When you need to update a course with a new version of a lecture file from the Resources page, it’s important to follow the correct sequence to ensure that your changes are reflected successfully. This article walks you through the proper steps for updating a course lecture file using the Update Course File option.
Use Case Scenario
You’ve uploaded a new version of a lecture file and want to update it in an existing course. You select Update Course File, but notice that the lecture in the course still shows the previous version of the file.
This can happen if the update process starts in the wrong order. The Update Course File button is meant to push an updated Resource file to a course, but it only works after the source file itself has been replaced in the Resources page.
Correct Update Process
To successfully update a lecture file within a course, please ensure that you complete the following steps:
Step 1: Replace the Resource File
Start by uploading the new version of your file to the Resources page using the Replace file option. This ensures that the system recognizes the latest version of the asset as the one to be used across any linked courses.
Step 2: Push the Update to the Course
Once the Resource file has been updated, select Update and then the Update Course File option. This action pushes the new version of the file to all course lectures that use it.
Step 3: Select the Lecture to Update
In the update window, select the checkbox next to the lecture(s) you want to update with the new file version.
Once selected, complete the update process to apply the changes to the chosen lecture(s).
Key Takeaway
The Update Course File option is the second step in the update process—it applies an updated Resource file to course lectures after the original file has been replaced on the Resources page.
To successfully update a lecture file, you must follow these steps in order:
- Replace the original file on the Resources page.
- Select Update Course File to make the updated file available to courses.
- Select the checkbox next to the lecture(s) you want to update and complete the process.
Following this sequence ensures that the correct lecture(s) receive the latest version of the file and that learners always have access to the most up-to-date course content.