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Create Web Link Activities

Create web link activities to link to additional content outside of MindTap.

Web link activities cannot be graded.

Before you begin

This task is different depending on the version of MindTap used in your class.

If these directions do not match what you see in your class, click MindTap version in the toolbar above and select your MindTap version.

  1. Click + Add / Create > Activity.
  2. Click Web Link Activity.
  3. Enter a URL.

    To add more than one URL, click Add another link.

  4. Click Continue.
    Link Preview displays your links as they will display to students.
  5. Optional: Include a message to your students.
    • To include a message to your students before they open the URL, enter your message under Text Before.
    • To include a message to your students after they open the URL, enter your message under Text After.
  6. Click Save.
  7. In the Assign to Course window, set activity details.
    Activity Title
    Label for the activity in the learning path.
    Description
    Information or instructions displayed when the activity is opened.
    Require Password
    Password protection for scoreable activities to prevent students from accessing them ahead of time.
    Available Date
    When students can start work on the activity.
    Due Date
    When students must end work on the activity.
    Associated Topic
    Textbook topic related to the activity.
    Order Within Topic
    Position in the learning path under the specified topic.
  8. Click Add.

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  1. At the top of the learning path, click + Activity > Activity > Add External Content.
  2. Click Web Link Activity.
  3. Enter a URL.

    To add more than one URL, click Add another link.

  4. Click Continue.
    Link Preview displays your links as they will display to students.
  5. Optional: Include a message to your students.
    • To include a message to your students before they open the URL, enter your message under Text Before.
    • To include a message to your students after they open the URL, enter your message under Text After.
  6. Click Save.
  7. On the Assignment Details tab, enter your assignment information.
    Activity Title
    Label for the activity in the learning path.
    Description
    Information or instructions displayed when the activity is opened.
    Date Available
    When students can start work on the activity.
    Date Due
    When students must end work on the activity.
  8. Optional: On the Student Accommodations tab, set any student accommodations for this activity.

    Your enrolled students are listed on the left along with any current accommodations or extensions.

    Accommodations available for the assignment are listed on the right, and can include:

    • Date Available (if an available date is set)
    • Date Due (if a due date is set)
    • Time Limit (if the assignment is timed)
    1. Select the students whose accommodations you want to change.
    2. Extend the due date or make the assignment available early for the selected students.
  9. When you are finished, click Save All.
  10. Set the activity's location on the learning path in Folder and Placement.
  11. Click Save.

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