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Select the MindTap experience used in your course.
Web link activities cannot be graded.
Click + Add / Create › Activity.
Click Web Link Activity.
Enter a URL.
To add more than one URL, click Add another link.
Click Continue.
Link Preview displays your links as they will display to students.
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.
Click Save.
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.
Click Add.
Video walkthrough
Video walkthrough 1
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At the top of the learning path, click + Activity › Activity › Add External Content.
Click Web Link Activity.
Enter a URL.
To add more than one URL, click Add another link.
Click Continue.
Link Preview displays your links as they will display to students.
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.
Click Save.
- 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.
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)
Video walkthrough
Video walkthrough 2
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