When creating a new list, provide sort options for numbered templates
Some instructors want to create lists that show the most recent content first, so that their students can easily access the current week’s resources. For example, in a 12-week semester, they divide the list into sections by week and list them in reverse order (i.e. Week 12, Week 11, Week 10, etc.). They release each section at the start of the corresponding week, so that students can focus on the relevant content.
However, currently there is no easy way to create such a list using a numbered template. The default order for the numbered template is ascending (i.e. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, etc.) and the instructor has to manually change the order of the sections if they want to reverse it, which they can only do after the list is created. This is a tedious and time-consuming process that could be simplified.
Adding a sort order option for numbered templates would address this issue. This option would allow the instructor to choose whether they want to use the ascending or the descending order for the sections. For example, if they select the descending order, the template would automatically generate the sections in reverse order (i.e. Week 12, Week 11, Week 10, etc.). This would make it easier for the instructor to create a list that shows the most recent content first and save them a lot of hassle. See the screenshot for an illustration of the proposed option: https://app.screencast.com/TitwSwCzHgG2Z
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Kael Driscoll commented
Good idea Jessie