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Adding Links and Embedded files in Blackboard Ultra

You can share links to your files in OneDrive, Panopto, and other web-based tools directly within your Blackboard Ultra course.

To copy a link in OneDrive:
  1. Select the file or folder you want to share, and select Copy link.
  2. A link to the file is created. To change the link settings, select People with existing access can use the link.
  3. In Link Settings:

    a. Select People in Humber College with the link. Students will need to be logged in to see the file. Note:  If you want any external uses to access this link, you can select  “Anyone with this link.”
    b. Clear the Allow editing checkbox.
    d. Select Apply.
  4. Click Copy.  Then, close the window
To share the link in Blackboard:
  1. Go to your Blackboard course.
  2. Click wherever you want to share your link.
  3. Click Create
  4. Select Link

  5. In the Link window:

    a. Type in name of the link
    b.  Press Ctrl + V to paste the link you copied.
    c.  In Link Text, provide a descriptive name so students know what this link is for.
    d.  Click Save
  6. Your file appears as a link. Note: If you edit the file in OneDrive, it will be updated to Blackboard automatically.

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Additional Resources

  • Uploading Files/Folders into One Drive

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