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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.

  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 Editing Activity window, set the activity title, description, dates, and location in the learning path to assign the activity to your course.
    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.