In Canvas you can require students to work through the module content in sequential order. This is useful if you want to make sure your students view and/or do specific assignments in a certain order rather than randomly clicking through the Module content.

How to require sequential order:

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Require Sequential Order

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Go to the Module you'd like to be completed in sequential order.
Click on the gear icon to the right of the module name and choose "Edit"
Click on the "Add requirement" link under the "This module is complete when:" heading.
In the first pull down box select the content you want to require.
In the second pull down box select what you want students to do to complete this item. Option choices for completion depend on the type of course content you select.
Add any additional items you want completed in this Module by clicking the "Add requirement" link again and selecting the item.
Check the box next to "students must move through requirements in this module in sequential order"
Click on the "Update Module" button

Additional Resource

Canvas Instructor Guide: How do I require students to move through each Module item in order?