Manage Dates Tool

Use the Manage Dates tool to view, bulk edit, and bulk offset the date availability and set the calendar status of course objects from one central location.

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About Manage Dates

Use the Manage Dates tool to view, bulk edit, and bulk offset the date availability and set the calendar status of course objects from one central location. These objects include:

• Content topics and modules
• Discussion topics and forums
• Assignment submission folders
• Grade categories and items
• Announcement items
• Quizzes
• Checklists
• Surveys
• Intelligent Agents

These course objects display in a grid that you can sort by any of the column headings. You can also use the Type column to sort the Manage Dates page based on the tool-specific order and use advanced filter options to work with smaller sets of objects. If you filter your course objects, any bulk changes you make apply only to the filtered results. This enables you to update multiple availability dates based on specific criteria.

In addition to managing dates, you can open each course object in a new window by clicking on its name. This launches the object's edit page where you can edit additional properties for that object without leaving the Manage Dates tool.

Introduction to Manage Dates

Use the Manage Dates tool to view, bulk edit, and bulk offset the date availability and set the calendar status of course objects from one central location. These objects include:

1. Filter the list by tool or course object.
2. Select specific tools or learning objects and select Bulk Edit Dates or Bulk Offset Dates.
3. Review a list of course objects. Select to open and edit individual course object dates.

Bulk edit dates in Manage Dates

The Manage Dates tool enables you to bulk edit due dates and availability dates of your course content and intelligent agents.

To bulk edit dates:

1. On the navbar, select the Tools menu.
2. Select Manage Dates.
3. Select the check box of the items for which you want to bulk edit dates.
4. Select the Bulk Edit Dates button.
5. In the Bulk Edit Dates dialog box, update the due dates and availability dates.
6. Click Save.

Offset dates in Manage Dates

The Manage Dates tool enables you to move start dates and end dates forward or backward by a specified number of days. You can use this to move course content and intelligent agents forward to a new term.

To offset dates in Manage Dates:

1. On the navbar, click Course Admin.
2. Click Manage Dates.
3. Select the check box by any item for which you want to offset dates.
4. Click Bulk Offset Dates.
5. In the Bulk Offset Dates dialog box, enter your offset details.
6. Click Save.