Course tools allow an instructor to create or duplicate an existing course, edit the course description, and manage a test student account for personal use.

To create a new course from within an existing course, follow the steps outlined below.

• Ensure that editing has been turned on within the course.

  

• Select Create blank course from within the Course tools menu.

  

• Use the defult template or select the most appropriate from those available.

  

• Once the details have been confirmed, select Create new course.

  

• You will now be redirected to the newly created course once it has been successfully created.

To duplicate an existing course, follow the steps outlined below.

• Ensure that editing has been turned on within the course.

  

• Select Duplicate this course from within the Course tools menu.

  

• Adjust the course name and other details as required.

  

• Once the details have been confirmed, select Duplicate course.

  

• You will be redirected to the newly created course once it has been successfully duplicated.

To edit the course description, follow the steps outlined below.

• Ensure that editing has been turned on within the course.

  

• Select Edit course description from within the Course tools menu.

  

• Enter the course description as appropriate. The course description is always available to student, even when the course itself is not.

  

• Once the details have been confirmed, select Save changes.

To create a test student for checking and testing within your course, follow the steps outlined below.

• Ensure that editing has been turned on within the course.

  

• Select Create test student from within the Course tools menu.

  

• Make note of the new username and email address associated with the test student account. Email notifications sent to the email address listed will appear in your @uregina.ca mailbox.

  

• Once you have reviewed the information and decided whether or not to enrol the test student in the current course, select Create. Details of the account username and password will then be delivered to your @uregina.ca email address.