Hi @AVee
One of the most effective ways to organize content in Canvas is to create Modules. For example, you might have weekly Modules or unit-based Modules. Each Module may contain several items including Pages, Quizzes, Discussions, and Assignments.
When you publish your Module (as well as the items inside it), those items will become visible to your students.
Many instructors have a few items "enabled" in their Course Navigation Bar such as Home, :Syllabus, Modules, and Grades. However, they keep Pages, Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes "disabled."
The reason for doing this is to direct your student to your Modules where you'll have everything laid out in order. If you have, for example, Pages, Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes all showing up in your Course Navigation Bar, the students can easily get lost. For example, if they click on Assignments, they may see a long list of Assignments, but have no idea where to start. Also, they will miss seeing your Pages.
Modules are your "best friend" in course design.
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