The module homepage list created by Design Tools needs to be updated manually to reflect any changes you make to modules.
About the Homepage Module List
The Design Tools Module List creates an alternative view of the default Canvas Modules that can appear on your homepage.
Please note that the list does not automatically update if you make changes to Canvas Modules such as adding modules, changing module titles, or reordering.
This means that you need to open the Design Tools sidebar to update which modules will appear on the list manually.
Video Walk-Through
This video demonstrates how to update the module homepage list in the new version of Design Tools.
For instructions on opening Design Tools, see Enabling Design Tools.
For more information on module lists, see: Module Lists: [New] DesignPLUS User Guide
Steps for Updating the Module List
For instructions on opening Design Tools, see Enabling Design Tools.
1. Click “Edit”
To begin, click the “edit” button on the home page of your Canvas course.
2. Click anywhere in the “Course Modules” Section
Once on the edit page, click anywhere in the module list section to make it available for editing in the DesignPlus sidebar.
3. Click the “Module List” button in the sidebar
In the DesignPlus sidebar, click on the “Module List” button to reveal the editing options for this element.
4. Click the “Update Item” button to update titles
The first step is to update any modules with a changed title by clicking the “Update Item” symbol next to the relevant module.
5. Click “Only add links for published modules” to update the module list
Next, click the “Only Add Links for Published Modules” button to make sure all appropriate modules appear in the homepage list.
6. Click “Save” to finish
Finally, save the changes made during editing by clicking the “Save” button. Be sure to check your home page after saving to ensure the course modules are properly reflected.
Updating the Legacy Module List
The following instructions are for updating the module list in the old version of Design Tools. We recommend updating to the new version unless you have a particular reason not to.