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Materials Table

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This table explains the basic functionality of the Materials module. The Additional Information column provides links to more in depth explanations of each function.

NumberTitleActionAdditional Information
1Search
  • Filter materials by title.
 
2Expand / Collapse Topics
  • Expand and collapse all topics.
 
3

Reorder

  • Reorder topics.
  • Reorder materials within a single topic.
4Add New Material / Topic
  • Add a new material.
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5Edit Topic
  • Change the title of a topic.
6Edit / Delete Material
  • Edit a material:
    1. Title
    2. Topic
    3. Summary
    4. Category
    5. Visibility
    6. Content (URL, file, entered HTML).
  • Delete a material.
7Filter By Type
  • Filter materials by type:
    1. URL - material is a URL.
    2. Files - material is an uploaded file.
    3. HTML Documents - material is entered via the editor.
8Filter / Group By Topic
  • Group materials by:
    1. Topic - materials will be displayed by topic.
    2. Category - materials will be displayed by category.
    3. No Grouping - materials will have no

For help with Stellar materials, please refer to the Stellar User Guide.

The Materials page allows instructors to compile and organize materials in one location for their own and/or students' use. Students access the Materials page to learn what materials are required for a course. From the Materials page, students can open, download, and save Folder materials to their own desktop.

Within each individual Course Folder, instructors can edit or delete the Folder Name, or add an Assignment, Document, Web Page, or Web Link to the Course Folder. Instructors may also choose to reorder the list of materials within an individual Course Folder. Students access the Materials page to learn what materials are required for a course. If given permission to do so, students can open, download, and save Folder materials to their own desktop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I add Assignments?

 Assignment creation, submissions and grading are now handled in the Gradebook Module. See Assignments.

 How do I transfer my materials from past Stellar sites?

 You may import your Stellar materials by using the Stellar Import tool located on the Settings page. See Importing Materials.

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