The course tools provide the instructor with several options for managing their course, such as editing the course description, course reuse, creating a blank course, and creating a test student. These tools will allow instructors to set up their courses when required without assistance from Information Services.

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

1. Click More menufrom the navigation bar.

   

2. Select Create Course from the drop-down menu.

3. Enter the information for the new course.

   

4. Once the details have been confirmed, click Create Course.

   

5. When you go to my courses your course should appear. If you do not see your course, ensure that your Course overview setting on My Courses page is set to either All or Future .

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

1. Click More menu from the navigation bar.

   

2. Click Duplicate course from the drop-down menu.

   

3. Once the details have been confirmed, click Duplicate course.

   

4. You will be redirected to a duplication status page which indicates the progress of the course being duplicated.

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

1. Click Settings from the navigation bar.

   

2. Enter the course description as appropriate. The course description is always available to students, even when the course is not.

   

3. Once the details have been confirmed, click Save and display .

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

1. Click on your profile icon to access your profile menu.

   

2. Click on Create test student.

3. Once you have reviewed the information, select Create.

4. An email with your test student account username and temporary password will be sent to your @uregina.ca .

   

5. Make note of the new username and email address associated with the test student account.