Textook

Textook

PDF textbooks offer an effective way to supplement course content with additional reference material that may not directly tie into specific sections of the course. Each PDF textbook you upload becomes accessible as a tab in the course navigation bar, providing learners with an easy way to find and explore these resources.

For optimal organization, edX suggests uploading each chapter as an individual PDF file. This allows learners to navigate the textbook by chapters when they access it, enhancing the ease of use and flexibility in referencing materials throughout their learning experience.

 

Adding a Textbook

  1. First, prepare the PDF files for your textbook on your computer.
  2. In Studio, go to the Content menu and choose Pages & Resources.
  3. Locate the Textbooks card on the page, then click the arrow icon on it.
  4. Click either Add your first textbook or New textbook.
  5. On the next field:
  6. Enter the name of the textbook.
  7. Enter the name of the chapter.
  8. Next to Chapter Asset, click Upload PDF to select a PDF from your computer and follow the steps to complete the upload.
  9. To include additional chapters, select Add a Chapter and repeat the related steps.
  10. Click Save.
  11. Textbook is now accessible in your course and can be found in the course tab.

Notes
Note: When you add a textbook in your course, Studio automatically uploads each PDF you include to the Files Page.

 

Removing a Textbook

  1. In Studio, go to the Content menu and choose Pages & Resources. Locate the Textbooks card on the page, then click the arrow icon on it.
  1. On the Textbooks page, hover over the textbook you wish to remove and click the trash can icon.
  1. Confirm the deletion by selecting Delete in the dialog box.

 

Removing a Chapter

  1. In Studio, go to the Content menu and choose Pages & Resources. Locate the Textbooks card on the page, then click the arrow icon on it.
  1. On the Textbooks page, find the textbook containing the chapter you wish to delete, then hover over it and select Edit.
  1. On the textbook editing page, locate the chapter you want to remove and click the X icon next to it.