How do I create a link in my Course Menu?

Modified on Wed, 26 Jul, 2023 at 10:11 AM

Original Course View

  1. Make sure Edit Mode is turned on: Edit mode button in on position

  2. Click on the Add Menu Item button (the + sign) at the top of the course menu:

    Circle with a plus sign in it (the Add Menu Item button)


  3. Select Web Link from the menu:
    Menu with Web Link selected

  4. A dialog box similar to the one below labeled Add Web Link will appear:

    Dialog box with Add Web link options

    1. Enter a name for the link in the text field labeled Name(for this example, we will use Library)
    2. Enter or copy the web address for the site you wish to link in the space labeled URL ( for this example, we will enter http://library.tulsacc.edu/home )
    3. Check the box next to Available to Users to make the item visible to users
    4. When finished, click the Submit button.

Notice: The link will appear at the bottom of the Course Menu and can be moved around to suit your needs.

Course menu with Library link highlighted


Ultra Course View

  1. Select the plus sign wherever you want to add the website information: Circle with plus sign in the middle

  2. Select Create from the dropdown menu which appears to open the Create Item panel:

    Dropdown menu with Create highlighted

  3. Select Link from the slide-out panel menu (You can also expand or create a folder or learning and add the link in there as well.):

    Create Item with Link selected

  4. A New Link panel will appear as shown below:

    New Link panel
    1. Type a name for the link (If you don't add a name, New Linkand the date appear. Click the name to Edit.)
    2. Click the dropdown menu next to "Hidden from students" and select "Visible to students" to make the link visible:
    3. Paste or type the URL.
    4. Select the globe icon to preview the website.
    5. Type in a description for the link (optional)
    6. Click the Save button to apply the changes.

Adapted and created from the following sources:

https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Instructor/Course_Content/Create_Content/Create_Course_Materials/Link_to_Websites

https://utlv.screenstepslive.com/s/faculty/m/BlackboardLearn/l/185503-adding-a-web-link-to-the-course-menu

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