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Creating Links to Course Tools in Blackboard

Last Updated On2022-09-14
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A course link is a shortcut to an existing area, tool, or item in a course. You can create all assignments in their own content area, and then create course links to individual assignments in other areas of the course, such as in a unit folder or learning module.

Why do we need links to course tools?

With the new Blackboard course navigation, a course tool link will be needed for students to access those course tools to complete work.

How to create links to course tools in Blackboard.

  1. Navigate to the Coursework area of the course and then select Tools.
  2. Select the tool that you want to create a link to from the drop-down menu. Discussion Board is used for this example, but you create links to other course tools using these steps.
image with arrows pointing toward tools and discussion board.
  1. Choose to link to Discussion Board Page. You can also select a specific Discussion Board Forum to link to. Then, click Next.
image with arrow pointing toward link to discussion board page.
  1. You can then name the link, and a description, and set properties. Click Submit. This will appear in the Coursework area.
image showing how to create a link name for the discussion board.
  1. Now, the link to the selected course tool will appear in Coursework.
image of newly created discussion board

For further help with any of these directions, if you have any questions, or would like any assistance, please contact the HelpDesk by email at or at 828-327-7000 ext. 4444.

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