Add web links

Updated 19 Feb 2024

You can use the Add Link option to create links (URLs) to web-based resources in your course.

Notes

  • The best way to add activities (create assignments) is with the Course Materials Wizard. To access the wizard, select Course Materials from the menu bar. This wizard lets you add assignments by taking you to the Course Materials Library, copy materials from another course using the Course Materials Library, and manage your content library. Refer to Using the Course Materials Wizard for more information.
  • You can also add activities from the Course Materials Library and then move them to the My Course list where you can set appropriate scheduling. Use the Course Materials wizard to access the library.
  • Another option is to add an activity to the My Course list. If you do that, you will be prompted to save the new activity to the Course Materials Library. In this case, navigate to and select the Course Materials Library folder where you want to save the activity and then click Add and Close.
  1. Go to the Course Materials > Add from Library or Course Materials > Manage Course Materials page.
  2. Click Add Course Materials. (MyLab Languages only)
  3. Select Add Link. Depending on the number of activities in your course, you may have to scroll to the bottom of the Course Materials List to see this option.
  4. In Title, type a web link title of up to 250 characters.
  5. In Description, type a description for the web link of up to 1200 characters.
  6. In Time to Complete, enter the time in hours and minutes (HH:MM) that you expect students will need to read the website. The time you enter is an estimate used to calculate the percentage of course work completed by the student. The time does not limit the actual time students have to complete the activity.
  7. In URL, enter an active web link of up to 2000 characters.
  8. Select the Enable common errors checkbox to make a file of common errors available when you grade questions. (MyLab Languages only)
  9. If you don't want to use the default link icon , enter URLs for three sizes of a custom icon of your choice.
  10. Click Add.
  1. Select Edit from the link options menu.
  2. Make the appropriate changes.
  3. Click Save.