Instructors can now add topic descriptions in the New Content Experience (Lessons) to set expectations and provide context for students. These descriptions appear directly on the activity page to guide learners. Additionally, they are visible to the Search bar, enabling learners to find the correct topic more easily.

Instructors can edit topic descriptions from the activity page using the (...) Options menu and selecting Edit.

The following topic types support descriptions:

• LTI links

• Web links, including Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Capture.

• Files, including media files but excluding HTML files.

• SCORM, including imported content and content from Learning Object Repository (LOR).

• LOR items, such as URLs and files.