The Add New Area: External Link page enables the Instructor to add an External Link area to the course Web site. When users select this area in the Course Menu they will automatically be taken to the URL linked to this area.
Follow the steps below to open the Add New Area: External Link page.
Step 1 Click Manage Course menu under Course Options in the Control Panel.
Step 2 Click Add External Link.
The table below details the fields available on this page.
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Field |
Description |
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Set Area Properties |
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Area Type: |
Indicates that this is an External Link area. |
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Area name: [r] |
Enter a name for the area. |
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Target: [r] |
Enter a Web site address for the link to access. When adding a URL, do so as http://www.blackboard.com, not www.blackboard.com or blackboard.com |
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Launch in a new window: |
Select the check box to open the URL in a new window when it is accessed by a user. |
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Allow quest access: |
Select the check box to make this area available to guests who view the course. |
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Allow observer access: |
Select the check box to make this area available to observers who view the course. |
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Make available for Student/ Participant users: |
Select the check box to make this area available to users enrolled in the course. |