Add External Link

Overview

Add an External Link to the Course Menu. When users select this area in the Course Menu they will automatically be taken to the URL linked to this area.

Find this page

Follow the steps below to open the Add External Link page.

  1. Click Manage Course Menu under Course Options in the Control Panel.

  2. Click Add External Link.

Fields

The table below details the fields available on this page.

 

Field

Description

Set Area Properties

Area Type

Indicates that this is an External Link area.

Area name [r] 

Enter a name for the area.

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

Launch in a new window

Select the check box to open the URL in a new window when it is accessed by a user.

Allow quest access

Select the check box to make this area available to guests who view the course.

Allow observer access

Select the check box to make this area available to observers who view the course.

Make available for Student/ Participant users

Select the check box to make this area available to users enrolled in the course.