Creating External Links

Go into your course
Go to a Content Area
Point to Build Content
Choose URL
Enter Name
Enter the URL or web address (it must contain the entire URL including the http)
Enter a Description of the link.
Attach File if you have any that should accompany the link.
Under Options,
1. Permit Users to View this Content, select Yes
2. Open in New Window, select Yes
3. Track Number of Views, select your choice
4. Select Date and Time Restrictions (by leaving this blank, it is always available)
Click Submit