1. In Content, click "New Unit"

2. Select "Create Unit"

3. Enter a name for the Unit in the "Unit Title" field

4. Add the remaining information and settings as needed

   1. Add Due Date: Adds a Due Date for the Unit that can be used to inform learners when they should complete the Unit by. Note: Adding a Due Date to a Unit will cause a known issue with the Work to Do widget, as the Unit will appear as Overdue.

   2. Description: Add a description for the Unit (ex: instructions, notes, etc.). Please note that the New Content Experience will display Units separately from the Content Topics within them. If you do not have a Description, the Unit will be a blank screen for your learners.

   3. Availability Dates & Conditions: Allows you to add a Start Date, End Date, or Release Conditions to the Unit.

      • Start Date: Add a date for the Unit to become available to learners.

      • End Date: Add a date for the Unit to no longer be available to learners.

      • Release Conditions: Add specific conditions that must be met by a learner before they can see and access the Unit. Note: You can also view, remove, or add Release Conditions in Content.

   4. Display: Allows you to adjust the accent color displayed next to the Unit title. Note: By default, the accent color of a Unit in Content matches the navigation bar theme.

      • Default: Keep the default navigation bar theme color. 

      • Custom: Select a custom color for this Unit.

5. Click "Save and Close" when done

Units can be moved and reordered in two ways. First, you can move a Unit by:

1. In Content, hover your mouse over the Unit you wish to move

2. Click, hold, and drag the Unit to the correct position in your Content

Second, you can reorder a Unit by:

1. In Content, click on the Unit you wish to reorder

2. Click the 3 horizontal dots in the top right of Content, between the "Create New" button and the "Previous" button

3. Select "Reorder" from the menu

4. Use the Up or Down Arrows on the module or your keyboard to move the Unit above or below your other Units

5. Click "Done" when you have moved the Unit to the desired location

1. In Content, select the Unit you wish to delete

2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top right of Content, between the "Create New" button and the "Previous" button

3. Select "Delete"

4. Choose one of the available options and click "Delete" when done

1. In your course, go to Content

2. Select the Unit you wish to add a new item to

3. Click the "Create New" button in the top right of the Unit

4. Select the item or activity you would like to add to the Unit

   • New Lesson: Similar to a sub-module, this creates a folder within your Unit to house activities and other items

   • Page: Create a new HTML page

   • WebLink: Create a link

   • Assignment: Create a new Assignment

   • Discussion: Create a new Discussion

   • Quiz: Create a new Quiz

   • Checklist: Create a new Checklist

   • (Lumi) Generate Unit From File: Use D2L Lumi to AI generate a webpage using selected materials from your course

   • More:

     • Self Assessment: Create a new Self Assessment item

     • Surveys: Create a new Survey

5. Title your Content Item, enter the information needed, and click "Save and Close" to add it to your Unit

1. In your course, go to Content

2. Select the Unit you wish to add a new item to

3. Click the "Add Existing" button in the top right of the Unit

4. Select one of the options to add an existing item to your Unit

   • Google Drive: If connected, you can use this option to embed a Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide file in your Unit

   • *Assignment: Add an existing Assignment

   • *Discussion: Add an existing Discussion

   • *Quiz: Add an existing Quiz

   • *Checklist: Add an existing Checklist

   • External Tool Activity: If you are using a specific textbook integration, you may find the integration link here (ex: Pearson LTI 1.3 integration)

   • SCORM/xAPI Object: Add a SCORM package or xAPI that you would like to upload to your course

   • Learning Object Repository (LOR): Add an existing item from the Learning Object Repository

   • H5P: Create a new H5P activity and add it to your Unit, or add an existing H5P activitiy

   • More:

     • *Course File: Add an existing file from your Course Files

     • Media Library: Add an existing video or audio file from your Media Library

     • *Rubrics: Add an existing Rubric

     • *Self Assessment: Add an existing Self Assessment

     • *Surveys: Add an existing Survey

     • Third Party: Add an item from a third-party tool, such as a textbook integration, H5P, or other Brightspace integrations

Once selected, the existing items should appear in your Unit.

Note: Items marked with * mean that you must have that item and/or activity already in your course.

1. In Content, find and select the item you wish to delete

2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top right of Content, between the "Create New" button and the "Previous" button

3. Click "Delete"

4. Select the option you would like to use for the deletion and click "Delete" when done

1. In your course, go to Content

2. Find the Content Item you wish to move

3. Click, hold, and drag the Content Item from the Content Menu on the left to the correct location

Note: You can move Content Items within a Unit or to a new Unit.

The New Content Experience adds new icons to help you see if a Unit has Release Conditions, Availability Dates, or is not set to be visible to learners:

• If a Unit or Item has a Release Condition(s), you will see a gear icon with an eye

• If a Unit or Item is not visible to learners, you will see an eye with a slash through it 

• If a Unit or Item has a Start Date or End Date, you will see "Starts {date}" or "Ends {date}". If the Unit or Item has both a Start and End Date, you will see "{date} - {date}"

Depending on how you set up your Unit, it could be due to a few factors. You will want to check these common settings:

1. Check to see if the Unit or Item is visible

   • There is a visibility slider at the top of the Unit or Item. Ensure that the slider is set to Visible (the slider should be to the right with a blue checkmark).

2. Check to see if the Unit or Item has a Start/End Date

   • Click the three horizontal dots in the top right of Content, between the "Create New" button and the "Previous" button 

   • Select the "Edit" button

   • In the editor, expand the Availability Dates & Conditions section on the right

   • Ensure the Start Date, End Date, and/or Release Conditions are set up correctly for learners to see the Unit or Item

3. Check to see if the Unit or Item has Release Conditions

   • Click the three horizontal dots in the top right of Content, between the "Create New" button and the "Previous" button

   • Select "View Release Conditions"

   • Ensure that the Release Conditions are set correctly for learners to complete to release of the Unit or Item

Common issues to look out for:

• Release Conditions set to items deleted or no longer being used

• Release Conditions set to require All conditions are met instead of Any

• Start and/or End Dates using the wrong day, month, or year

You can add Release Conditions to any Unit, Lesson, Folder, or Item. These will require learners to complete the specified conditions before the item will be available to them. Check out our Release Conditions page to learn more.

Every Unit and Item has the ability to add files, videos, etc., directly to its Description section. This will allow learners to view or interact with an Item without having to click into it. To add content to a Unit or Item description, you will need to do the following:

For Units:

1. Click on the Unit in Content

2. Select the three horizontal dots in the top right of Content, between the "Create New" button and the "Previous" button

3. Click "Edit"

4. In the Description section, add your files

5. Click "Save and Close" when done

For Items:

1. Click on the Item in Content

2. Select the three horizontal dots in the top right of Content, between the "Create New" button and the "Previous" button

3. Click "Edit"

4. In the Description section, add your files

5. Click "Save and Close" when done