Edit a Syllabus

Building Your Course Structure

The edit interface is where you transform your syllabus framework into a fully functional course by adding units, organizing activities, and refining the learning experience.

Accessing Syllabus Editing

1. Navigate to the Syllabus section from your main dashboard
2. Locate the syllabus you want to edit in your syllabus list
3. Click the “Edit” button or select “Edit” from the syllabus options menu
4. You’ll be taken to the comprehensive editing interface

Unit Management

Managing Units

• Manage Units Button: Use the “Manage Units” button in the header or actions area
• Unit Management Dialog: Create, edit, reorder, and delete units in a comprehensive interface
• Drag and Drop: Reorder units to create optimal learning sequence
• Validation: System validates for empty titles and duplicate unit names

Unit Actions in List View

• Inline Editing: Click the edit icon to modify unit titles directly
• Add Activities: Import existing activities to specific units
• Generate Activities: Create new activities specifically for this unit
• Generate Unit Activities: Use AI to generate multiple activities for a unit
• Delete Units: Remove units and their associated activities (with confirmation)

Unit Organization

• Expandable Units: Click to expand/collapse units and view their activities
• Activity Counts: See how many activities each unit contains
• Search-Aware: Units automatically expand when search results match their activities
• Empty States: Clear guidance when units have no activities

Activity Management

Adding Activities to Units

• Add Activities Button: Use “Add Activities” in header or unit-specific “Add” buttons
• Search and Filter: Find activities by title, description, type, or subject
• Smart Filtering: Filter by selection status (All, Selected, Unselected)
• Unit Selection: Choose which unit to add activities to via dropdown
• Bulk Operations: Select multiple activities and add them simultaneously

Activity Organization Within Units

• Numbered Sequence: Activities are automatically numbered within each unit
• Activity Cards: Clear display of activity title, description, and metadata
• Status Badges: Visual indicators for subject, grade level, type, and state
• Demo Flagging: Toggle activities as demonstration pieces with purple badges

Activity Actions

• Preview: View activity details in a modal without leaving the syllabus
• Edit: Open activities in the prompt studio for modifications
• Demo Toggle: Switch to mark/unmark activities as demos with tooltip
• Delete: Remove activities from units with confirmation dialog

Advanced Features

Search and Filter System

• Global Search: Find specific activities across all units in real-time
• Smart Expansion: Units with matching activities automatically expand
• Filter Persistence: Maintains search state during operations
• Clear Results: Easy way to reset search and view all activities

AI-Powered Generation

• Generate Unit Activities: AI generates multiple activities based on custom instructions
• Progress Tracking: Real-time progress indicator during generation
• Prompt Approval: Review and modify AI-generated activity plans before creation
• Session Management: Stop generation sessions if needed

Bulk Operations

• Multi-select: Select multiple activities in the add dialog for batch addition
• Visual Selection: Clear checkboxes show selected state with counters
• Efficient Management: Add many activities to units in single operation

Saving and Navigation

Action Buttons

• Preview Syllabus: See how the syllabus appears to students in view mode
• Manage Units: Comprehensive unit creation and organization
• Add Activities: Browse and select from existing activity library
• Create Activity: Generate new activities in prompt studio with syllabus context
• Edit Metadata: Modify syllabus title, description, and other metadata

Header Navigation

• Breadcrumb Navigation: Clear path showing Syllabus → [Title] → Edit
• Quick Actions: All major actions accessible from the header
• Video Guides: Integrated help with “How to manage activities and units” guide
• Save Integration: Syllabus saving handled through header navigation

Workflow Tips

Efficient Course Building

1. Start with Structure: Use “Manage Units” to create your learning sections
2. Populate with Content: Add existing activities from your library to appropriate units
3. Fill Content Gaps: Use “Generate Unit Activities” for AI-assisted content creation
4. Create Specific Activities: Use “Create Activity” for custom activity development
5. Review and Sequence: Check activity flow and use numbering for optimal progression

AI Generation Best Practices

1. Clear Instructions: Provide specific, detailed instructions for unit activity generation
2. Progressive Building: Generate activities in batches and refine based on results
3. Review Prompts: Carefully review and modify AI-generated activity plans when needed
4. Monitor Progress: Use the progress indicator to track generation status

Best Practices

Course Structure Design

• Logical Flow: Arrange units in pedagogically sound sequence using drag-and-drop
• Balanced Distribution: Ensure even activity distribution across units
• Clear Unit Titles: Use descriptive titles that reflect learning objectives
• Progressive Complexity: Sequence activities from foundational to advanced

Activity Management

• Mixed Activity Types: Combine different activity types (Interactive, Assessment, etc.) for engagement
• Demo Selection: Choose representative activities for demonstration purposes
• Metadata Consistency: Ensure activities have proper subject, grade level, and type labels
• Regular Reviews: Periodically check activity sequence and unit organization

Technical Considerations

• Validation: Address unit validation errors (empty titles, duplicates) before saving
• Performance: Large syllabi with many activities remain responsive with virtual scrolling
• State Management: Changes are reflected immediately in the UI while maintaining data integrity
• Error Handling: Clear error messages and recovery paths for failed operations