Adding content to a lesson page with release dates 

 

When adding content to your unit in Brightspace select:    

  • New Lesson – this creates a sub-folder within your unit and/or  

  • HTML Document – this option allows you to add/upload your content within your sub-folder  

If content is to be released on a weekly basis in accordance with your academic calendar, the steps given below will guide you through this.   

Note: Do not include content on your New Lesson sub-folder page if it has a release date as this descriptive information and will be viewable on the calendar tool. This is highlighted on page 10 of this document.  

To automatically release content for a certain time period, or after a certain date, complete the following steps: 

Warning: Follow these steps in the correct order, otherwise your release dates will be overruled.  

 

1. In the navbar, click Content. 

2. Click + New Unit to create a lesson for each week called for example:  

   (a) Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4   

   (b) By default, these Units are hidden. Keep them hidden until you have set all your documents in place.  

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3. To create a sub folder and add content, click Week 1.  

4. Select Create New.

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5. Click New Lesson. 

Note: This creates a new sub-folder within Week 1 and allows you to upload and add content to this folder. This folder and content can be automatically released in accordance with your semester calendar.  

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6. Give the New Lesson a name e.g., Sample Content Information   

7. To ensure the content is automatically released for a certain time period, click the Availability Dates arrow  

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8. Click the Start Date and time. 

9. Click Save and Close. 

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Note: The Start date entered ensures the content in this folder will be hidden from the learners until then.  

Note: Once dates are set, make the page visible by clicking the visibility toggle  

Result 

The lesson now has a release date and time.