Desire2Learn 8.3
Working with Links
The Links tool provides an area for adding online resources to a course. You can use this section to create links and provide students with access to global resources.
NOTE: You can also add external links to the Content page.
Creating Categories
Categories help organize links to outside information according to topics related to the course.
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From the Course Home page, on the Navigation bar, click LINKS
The Manage Links pane appears. -
Click NEW CATEGORY
The New Link Category pane appears.
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In the Name text box, type the desired category name
This is the name that appears on the Links page. -
In the Description text box, type a description of the category
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If you want to create another category, click SAVE AND NEW
The category is added. -
When you are finished creating your category(s), click SAVE
Creating Links
Creating links to external web pages is a great way to expand the resources available to students.
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From the Course Home page, on the Navigation bar, click LINKS
The Manage Links pane appears. -
In the desired category's row, click NEW LINK
The New Link pane appears.
NOTE: You cannot create links until you have created at least one category.
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In the Title text box, type the desired title
HINT: It is helpful to match the title to the site or page name so that users know they have arrived at the correct location. -
In the URL text box, type the desired URL
HINTS:
You must use the absolute URL (http://...)
To avoid typing errors, copy and paste the URL from the browser. -
To have the link open in a new window, select Open in new window
NOTE: The option is selected if a checkmark appears before it. -
In the Description scroll box, type the desired description
NOTE:
The description will be displayed below the link name on the Links pane
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If you want to create another link, click SAVE AND NEW
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When you are finished creating your link(s), click SAVE
The link is added.
Organizing Links
You can organize the list of links to best suit the needs of the class.
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From the Course Home page, on the Navigation bar, click LINKS
The Manage Links pane appears. -
Click RE-ORDER
The Re-order pane appears.
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Using the pull-down menus after the desired links or categories, select the new order number
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Click SAVE
The Manage Link pane refreshes to show the new order.
Deleting Links and Categories
WARNING: If you delete a category, all links in the category will also be deleted.
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From the Course Home page, on the Navigation bar, click LINKS
The Manage Links pane appears. -
For the desired link or category, click DELETE
A confirmation dialog box appears. -
Click YES
The desired link or category is deleted.
