How to enable tools on the navigation menu

Some of these tools can be enabled on the course navigation by following the steps below.

  1. On the Dashboard, click on the course link to access the course.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu
  2. Click on the hamburger button located on the top left portion of the screen, to bring up the course navigation menu.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu
  3. In the menu, scroll down to the bottom of the list and click on Settings.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu
  4. On the next screen, click on the Navigation tab to bring up the course navigation items.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu
  5. Scroll down to the bottom of the list of items. You will see items under Drag items here to hide them from students. These items are disabled and are not available in the course menu.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu
  6. To add any of these items, click on three dots next to the item, and click Enable.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu
  7. The item will move up to the list of enabled items.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu
  8. You can move the item to the desired spot in the menu by dragging and dropping.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu
  9. Alternatively, you can click on the three dots next to the tool and click Move.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu
  10. Select the place from the Move Navigation Item menu and click Move to place the item.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu
  11. Click Save to apply the changes.
    How to enable tools on the navigation menu

For further help, please review the resources linked below:

  1. How to add an assignment using an external app Links to an external site.
  2. Pearson Instructor Guide Links to an external site.
  3. How to create a Cengage link in Canvas Links to an external site.
  4. How to deep link Cengage content into a Canvas course Links to an external site.