Edit a Course Homepage

Widget-based homepages display a standard course homepage that contains various widgets. After you create the homepage, you can add or remove widgets, customize their appearance, and create custom widgets to expand the functionality of your course homepage.

  1. In the bottom right corner of the homepage, click the three dots, then select Edit this homepage.
    Action Menu Edit This Homepage
  2. Choose a layout for a widget-based homepage, click Change Layout, then select the layout you prefer for your course homepage. The layout you choose will determine the configuration of the widgets on your course homepage.
    Change Homepage Layout

    • Available Layouts:
      • Basic (Default Layout) – Two panels: one large panel on the left and one smaller panel on the right.
        Basic Layout
      • One – Just one panel.
        One Layout
      • Basic Plus – Three panels: one large panel on the left and one smaller panel on the right with a footer panel.
        Basic Plus Layout
      • Large Left Panel – Four panels: one large panel on the left and one smaller panel on the right with header and footer panels.
        Large Left Panel Layout
      • Large Right Panel – Four panels: one large panel on the right and one smaller panel on the left with header and footer panels.
        Large Right Panel Layout
      • Large Middle Panel – Five panels: one large panel in the middle and two smaller panels on the left and right with header and footer panels. Note: Selecting this layout will trigger a warning “This layout is not recommended. Three panel layouts work poorly on smaller devices and make it hard for users to focus on the most important information. Try a two panel layout for a better user experience.”
        Large Middle Panel Layout
      • Three Equal Panels – Five panels: three equal panels with header and footer panels. Note: Selecting this layout will trigger a warning “This layout is not recommended. Three panel layouts work poorly on smaller devices and make it hard for users to focus on the most important information. Try a two panel layout for a better user experience.”
        Three Equal Panels Layout
      • Two Equal Panels – Four panels: two equal panels with header and footer panels.
        Two Equal Parts Layout
  3. To add widgets to your homepage, click Add Widgets.
    Add Widgets to Course Homepage
  4. In the pop-up window, check the box next to the widgets you wish to add to your course homepage, then click Add. Note, you can filter the list of available widgets by Custom Widgets or System Widgets. Learn more about Available System and Custom Widgets.
    Add Widget Select then Add
  5. Optional: Style the added widgets by adjusting their properties. To adjust the widget properties, click on the widget title. Once you have set your preferences, click Hide Properties. Options include:
    • Display a title
    • Prohibit minimizing widget
    • Widget Name: Default or Custom Name
      Widget Properties
  6. To change a widget’s vertical placement on a panel or move it to another panel, click and drag the widget.
  7. Click Save and Close.
    Save and Close Homepage