Blackboard: Post a Web Link

Overview

This article provides instructions for posting a web link within a Blackboard course.

Instructions

  1. Go to the Content Homepage or the location where your main content resides in Blackboard.
  2. Click on the Build Content tab to access the menu and select the option Web Link.

  1. Enter a name for the link. This name will be what appears to students.
  2. Enter the URL of the link. You must include "http://" or "https://" before the web address in order for the link to function properly.

 

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Note: If you are adding a link to a video on Mediasite, Villanova's video platform, select the box "This is a link to a tool provider." You can confirm you have the correct Mediasite link by visiting Mediasite: Share a presentation.

  1. You can choose to enter an optional description for the web link or attach a file from your computer. 
  2. The optional settings for display dates, tracking, and availability may be left blank.
  3. Select Submit and your web link will appear on your selected content page. 
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