Create Course Link
A Course Link is a shortcut to an item, tool, or area in a course.
To create a Course Link in a Content area:
- Open a Content Area i.e. Module Leader Reports
- Roll over the Build Content button
- Click Course Link.
- Click Browse to choose where the link will point to.
- Fill in the Name field and select the color you want that Name to appear.
- The Location shows the path to the file the link points to.
- You can add a description of the web link in the Text editor (VTBE)
- Select the Standard Options you want to add to the Course Link.
- Click Submit.
| Standard Options | Description |
|---|---|
| Permit users to view the content item | Select Yes to make the content available to users. If No is selected this content is unavailable. |
| Track number of views | Select Yes to turn on Tracking Reports. This generates usage reports for the item. |
| Select date and time restrictions | Select the range of date that this item will appear. Select the Display After check box for the item to appear after a specific date. If this option is checked, select the corresponding date and time. Select the Display Until check box for the item to appear until a specific date. If the option is checked, select the corresponding date and time. |
You can put course links in various areas of the course container such as :
- In the content areas through the Build Content tab.
- In the Course Menu through the Add Menu Item button.
- In the Announcements.
Course links can be distinguished from regular links by the icon marked in yellow in the picture above.