Create a New Topic

Note: To enhance the security of content files that execute scripts to create extra-rich HTML experiences (such as objects that can execute JavaScript), there is a sandboxing feature that creates a secure iFrame around the HTML file. This allows an HTML file to execute scripts (such as JavaScript) within the iFrame only but will prevent them from executing outside the iframe (against the domain). This enables some flexibility in creating rich content, but reassurance for the security-conscious that end user information remains secure in all situations, such as when learners in specific courses have a special role with permission to create content topics.

To create a new topic

1. From your course navbar, click Content.

2. In the Table of Contents panel, click on the module in which you want to create a new topic.

Do any of the following:

Click Upload/Create to add new content:

To add a video or audio topic, click Video or Audio.

To add a Brightspace Capture topic, click Capture.
To add existing files from your computer, course offering files, or Shared Files area, click Upload Files.
To add a new file, click Create a File.

To add a link, click Create a Link.
Note: It is recommended that all link topics open as an external resource to prevent any unexpected security conflicts.
To add existing files from Manage Files, click Add from Manage Files.
To add files from Brightspace Learning Repository, click Add Object from LOR
To add a new checklist, click New Checklist.
To add a new discussion topic, click New Discussion.

To add a new assignment, click New Assignment.
To add a new quiz, click New Quiz.
To add a new survey, click New Survey.
Click Existing Activities to add existing content:
To add an existing assignment, click Assignments.

To add an existing chat, click Chat.
To add an existing checklist, click Checklist.
To add an existing discussion topic, click Discussions.
To add an existing Brightspace ePortfolio item, click Brightspace ePortfolio.
To add an existing external learning tool, click External Learning Tools.
To add an existing form template, click Forms.
To add an existing quiz, click Quizzes.
To add an existing self assessment, click Self Assessments.
To add an existing survey, click Surveys.
Note: Additional menu options may be available depending on your institution.

4. Do one of the following:
To insert an existing activity, in the Add Activity window, click on the activity.
To create and insert a new activity, in the Add Activity window, click Create New [activity]. Enter your activity details and click Create and Insert.