how to link content in blackboard

by Asa Balistreri DVM 7 min read

Step 1 - Creating a link in Blackboard From your course home page, select "Content" in the left menu. Hover over the "Build Content" dropdown and select "Web Link".

How to add a Course Link within your Blackboard course
  1. Edit Mode. Check that Edit Mode is turned ON. ...
  2. Content Area. Choose the Content Area into which you wish to add your course link. ...
  3. Course Link. ...
  4. Browse. ...
  5. The Browse Window. ...
  6. Link Information. ...
  7. Options. ...
  8. Click on Submit.

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How do I include a link to a tool in content?

Oct 23, 2021 · Blackboard Ultra Option 1: Create Button · After having created your media, navigate to the place in your course, and hover your mouse where you want to insert a … 10. Adding a Link to Discussion Board in a Content Area

How do I create a link to a course?

Oct 21, 2021 · Create content links on the left hand-panel of your course and organize course materials with folders. How To Create a Course Link. Mouse over the + symbol on … 8. Course Links – Blackboard Help for Staff – University of Reading. https://sites.reading.ac.uk/tel-support/2018/12/05/blackboard-course-links/ Click on Build Content > Course Link. …

How do I create a link to a blog?

Dec 20, 2020 · Blackboard: Adding a Course Link to a Content Area. To make it easier for students to find information in your course, instructors can make multiple links to the same content elsewhere in the course as long as it is already available to students. For example, you may have a link in the left menu for assignments but also want to include a link ...

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Where is the course menu on Blackboard?

The course menu on the upper left side of the screen is the main course navigation tool. To customize the course menu, click on the + button and a menu appears. Tool Link lets you create a shortcut to any frequently used Blackboard tool, such as the Discussion Board, the Calendar, etc.

What does the blackboard icon mean?

A file's icon in Blackboard gives you useful information about the file's type. A generic looking icon such as the one above indicates that the file was imported from outside the Bb Learn system.

Is there a best practice for online courses?

There is no single best practice for all courses. As more and more work is done online, however, courses should shift away from the use of downloadable files (such as Word and PowerPoint documents) and towards the use of content that is directly readable online, in the browser. Even PDFs, which require a plug-in or helper application in order to be viewed, may create an access barrier for some students and should, therefore, be converted to web pages where practical. Content that has been converted to web pages is easiest to keep up-to-date, and least likely to cause access barriers.

Can I copyright an image?

Right-click on almost any web page graphic and your web browser can save a copy of the image to your computer.#N#Be mindful about copyrighted images. Under the concept of "fair use," you can use copyrighted images for educational purposes, but it's polite to include a photo credit and a link to the source of your images.

Select a zyBook

You should be taken to the following page where you will see all of your active zyBooks on which you are a verified instructor. Select the zyBook you wish to create a link to.

Linking to a section

Click on either "Link to table of contents" or and of the "Link to section" buttons to choose where you would like students to be directed.

Return to LMS

Once created and linked, students will be able to see the link in Blackboard.

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What Is A Course Link?

  • A course link is a shortcut to an existing area, tool, or item in a course. Example: Link to assignments You can create all assignments in their own content area. Then, you can create course links to individual assignments in other areas of the course, such as in a unit folder or learning module. If you create a course link to a tool that isn't turned on, students who access th…
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Create A Course Link

  • Be sure Edit Mode is ON so you can access all of the instructor's options. In a content area, learning module, lesson plan, or folder, select Build Content to access the menu and select Course Link. On the Create Course Link page, select Browse. In the pop-up window, select the item you want to link to. The Name and Location boxes are populated automatically. Optionally, edit the n…
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What Is A Tool Link?

  • You can provide the relevant tools for a lesson near related content or on the course menu. For example in a content area, you can provide discussion and journal links alongside multimedia, lecture files, and tests. When you include a link to a tool in a content area, you can describe the tool, provide instructions, and attach necessary files. For example, you can link to a blog, attach …
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Create A Tool Link

  • You can link to an entire tool, such as the main blogs page, or drill in and choose a specific blog. You can also create a new blog while you create a tool link. From the Tools menu, you can also select Tools Areaso that students can access a list of all available tools in your course. Be sure Edit Mode is ON so you can access all of the instructor's options. In a content area, learning mo…
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