Create Web Link Activities

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

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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. 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. 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. 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. 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)

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