Creating Links

Create A Link to a Tool

You can also put a link in the Course Navigation menu that takes students to a Course Tool, such as the Digital Dropbox.

1. Click the Add Tool Link button.
2. Select the Tool that you are trying to link to from the drop-down menu.
3. Enter a name for the link, (or accept the default name.)
4. Choose your access options.
5. Click Submit.

Create A Link to A Website

Click the Add External Link button.

• Enter a Name for the link.
• Enter the url (web address) of the website.
• Set availability options.
• Click Submit.

Create A Link to a Course Item or Folder

In addition to linking to external sites, tools, and content areas, you can also link to files you add to your site.

1. Click the Course Link button.
2. A small window opens. It shows an outline of the files in your site. If you do not see the file selection window, click the Browse button.
3. Navigate to the file you wish to link to. Place a checkmark in the radio button next to the file.
4. Click Submit.
5. Set availability options.
6. Click Submit.