Modifying Course Homepage Widgets
The boxes containing information and providing links to various tools such as the content browser, the course calendar, and course settings are called widgets. Widgets are the building blocks of a course's homepage and can be customized, moved around the page, or deleted. There are many other widgets available to users that can be added to a course homepage. Widgets can also be created.
- Adding Widgets
- Moving Widgets
- Removing Widgets
- Customizing Widgets
- Specialized Widgets:
Adding Widgets
1. To add a widget to a course homepage, go to the Course Home, and select the ellipsisin the bottom right corner, and select Edit this Homepage.
2. Select the Add Widgets button in the desired area.
3. In the pop-up window, use the search bar or scroll through the list to find the desired widget(s), check the box next to the widget name(s) to select, and click Add.
4. Click Save and Close to add the Widget to your Course Home.
Moving Widgets
1. To move a widget to a course homepage, go to the Course Home, and select the ellipsis in the bottom right corner, and select Edit this Homepage.
2. Drag and drop the widget to the desired area.
3. Click Save and Close.
Removing Widgets
1. To remove a widget to a course homepage, go to the Course Home, and click the ellipsis in the bottom right corner, and select Edit this Homepage.
2. Hover the mouse pointer over the desired widget and click the "X" that appears in the top right hand corner.
3. Click Save and Close.
Customizing Widgets
1. To customize a widget from a course's homepage, go to Course Home, select the Course Adminin the Navbar, then select Homepages.
2. Select the Widgets tab.
3. To preview a widget, select the Preview icon.
4. When finished viewing widget preview, select Close.
5. To customize a widget's settings, select the Customize icon.
6. To change the widget name, select Custom and input a desired title. When finished customizing your widget, click Save.
