how to put website links on blackboard

by Jenifer Koepp Published 3 years ago Updated 1 year ago 8 min read

Locate the URL that you want to add to your Blackboard course.
Log into your Montco Connect account.
From the Montco Connect Page, locate the Blackboard Link under tools on the left hand side of the page ...
In Blackboard, select a content area where you want to put the link.
Click the Build Content button.
From the drop down menu, select Web Link.
Give the link a Name.
Paste the URL into the box for the URL.

Click Browse My Computer to attach a file saved on your computer.

Under Web Links Options, click Yes to open in a new Window.

Under the Standard Options, you can permit Users to view the content, track the number of views, and set date and time restrictions.

When finished, click the Submit button.

Select the plus sign wherever you want to add the website information. In the menu, select Create to open the Create Item panel. Select Link. You can also expand or create a folder or learning module and add the link.

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