• Adding an Item
• Adding a Folder
• Add a Learning Unit
• Add a Course Link
• Add a URL
• Add an Assignment
• Add a Test
• Add a Survey

From the Control Panel:

• 1. Click on the desired link in the Content Areas section.
• 2. Click the Add Course Link icon.
• 3. Choose a Name from the drop down menu or enter the name of the document in the Name field.
• 4. Enter a description into the Text field.
• 5. Click Browse to find the item to link to.
• 6. Click on the plus sign next to the folder icon you wish to open within the course map window.
• 7. Select the radio button next to the desired document or folder.
• 8. Click the Submit button at the bottom of the course map window.
• 9. Choose an option from the Special Action menu.
• 10. Scroll down and click Submit.

Special Action Choices:

• • Create a link to this file - This option is used to create a link to a document or download.
• • Display media file within the page - This option is used when you are working with graphic images or media files you want displayed within the page.
• • Unpackage this file - This option is used when uploading .zip or compressed files. This is typically used with PowerPoint presentations saved in HTML format or as a collection of linked web pages.

Options Section:

• • Do you want to make the content visible? - This option allows you to make the content visible, or accessible to your students.
• • Do you want to add offline content? - This option is used when your course has a companion CD-ROM.
• • Do you want to track number of views? - This option lets you track how often individual users view the document.
• • Do you want to add metadata? - This option indicates if metadata will be used. Metadata is data about the added item, such as ownership, resource format, and copyright information.
• • Choose date restrictions - This option lets you set the dates that the document will be visible and invisible. This automates the "make contents visible" function.