Basics: Adding a Tool Link to a Content Area

Tools may be added to Content Areas to give students quick access.

Go to the Content area and select Tools:

 Screenshot of Tools area in a Blackboard Content Area.
Tools area in a Blackboard Content Area.

Select the tool by clicking on it. The Create Link template will open. In this instance, Net Tutor has been selected:

Screenshot of Create Link template page.
Create Link template page.

Instructions or directions may be added. Select Submit at the bottom right of the page to add the tool link.

An icon for the tool will appear in the content area:

Screenshot of a List of items in a Content Area.
List of items in a Content Area.

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