Home vs. Modules

[LauraPerault]

Why does the Home Section and Modules Section have the same content in them?

Should I leave all the content in the Module section and delete the other content from the Home section?

This seems to be redundant.

Thanks for your help or suggestions.

[NoahBoswell · Accepted solution]

Hi @LauraPerault ,

The reason why your home page and your modules section are the same is because that is how your home page is set. Do not delete anything from your modules, as it will be deleted from both the home page and your main modules page.

If you're interested in changing the home page so it doesn't display modules, open your course and on the right hand side you should see a choose home page button. Click that, and select your new home page.

Reach out with any questions! Thanks!

Noah

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

@LauraPerault ...

To piggyback on the information that @SusanNiemeyer and @NoahBoswell have given you, here is a Guide with additional information:

How do I change the Course Home Page? - Instructure Community - 1035 (canvaslms.com)

I hope it will also help!

[NoahBoswell · Accepted solution]

Hi @LauraPerault ,

The reason why your home page and your modules section are the same is because that is how your home page is set. Do not delete anything from your modules, as it will be deleted from both the home page and your main modules page.

If you're interested in changing the home page so it doesn't display modules, open your course and on the right hand side you should see a choose home page button. Click that, and select your new home page.

Reach out with any questions! Thanks!

Noah

[SusanNiemeyer]

"Home" is what students using a PC or notebook first see when they open your Canvas course. You have several options. Many instructions create a Page. Other instructors set up their Modules or Syllabus as "Home." 

What do you want your students to first see when they open up your course?

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

@LauraPerault ...

To piggyback on the information that @SusanNiemeyer and @NoahBoswell have given you, here is a Guide with additional information:

How do I change the Course Home Page? - Instructure Community - 1035 (canvaslms.com)

I hope it will also help!

[Hildi_Pardo · Accepted solution]

Hi @LauraPerault -- you likely have your Home set for Modules, which is the Default.  I recommend creating a Page and setting it to be your Home.

Check out this 3-part blog series I wrote about Home Pages and Modules (and course menu navigation).  I hope you find it helpful for the How and Why 😉

• Bring Clarity to your Canvas Course Part 1:  Course Navigation

• Bring Clarity to your Canvas Course Part 2: Modules

• Bring Clarity to your Canvas Course Part 3: Home Page