Tool Linking

About Tool Linking

Links to Tools can be placed anywhere in a Course that content can. Tools such as Discussion Board Forums and Virtual Classroom sessions can exist in the same Content Area as content such as Learning Unit slideshows, files, and Assessments. Adding tools to folders creates a seamless experience for users because all materials related to a certain subject can be accessed from the same location.

Instructors may also explain the context of the Tool when it is added to the Content Area, including a description of what it is used for and attached files. For example, the Instructor may add a link to a Discussion Board, explain that users should participate in the Forum during a specific week, and attach an article they should discuss.

Add a tool to a Content Area

Follow the steps below to add a tool to a Content Area:

1. Select a Content Area, such as Course Documents, in the Control Panel.
2. From the main Content Area page, or from any nested folder, select a tool from the drop-down list and click Go. The Add Tool page will appear.
3. Link to the tool, an instance of the tool, or create a new instance. For example, link to the Discussion Board page where users can select a Forum, link to an existing Forum directly, or create a new Forum and link to it. Click Submit to add the tool to the folder.