Service Steps
1. Log in to Blackboard using your university account.
2. Select the required course.
3. Go to Course Content.
4. Click the (+) icon where you want to add the link.
5. Select Create, then choose Link.
6. Enter the link name.
7. Enter the website address in the URL field.
8. Add a brief description of the link, if required.
9. Select how the link should open, if the option is available.
10. Click Save.
11. Change the link status from Hidden from Students to Visible to Students.
12. Open the link to verify that it is correct and accessible.
13. Use Student Preview to ensure that the link appears correctly.
Add a Web Link to a Course
This service enables faculty members to add links to external websites and online resources within Blackboard course content, helping students access references, tools, and learning materials related to the course.
• An active university account.
• The course must be assigned to the faculty member in Blackboard.
• A valid and active web address.
• The source must be reliable and relevant to the course.
• An internet connection.
• Compliance with university publishing policies and intellectual property rights.