how to include a link in blackboard

by Prof. Gennaro Gleichner II 9 min read

  • Log into Blackboard Learn and enter the course.
  • Make sure that Edit Mode is turned ON at the top right‐hand corner of the page.
  • Access a Content Area or folder in which you would like to add your web link and click BuildContent.
  • From the drop-down list select Web Link.
  • Type the name and URL of your link. You may also add an optional description.Leave the checkbox unchecked where you see ‘This link is to a Tool Provider” unless specified ...
  • Additionally, you can attach a file. This step is optional.
  • Adjust the Options.
  • Click Submit.

Highlight the text you wish to make into a link, then click the Hyperlink button in the second row of buttons. It looks like a chain link. Step 2: The Insert/Edit Link page will open in a pop-up window. Step 3: Paste the entire URL (or web address) into the Link Path box.

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Add a discussion link on the Course Content page

On the Course Content page, select the plus sign wherever you want to add a discussion. Select Create > Participation and Engagement > Discussion.

Manage your discussion links

Your discussion links appear on the Course Content page where you created them. You can reorder and remove a discussion link. When you remove a discussion from the Course Content page, it remains on the Discussions page.

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