This section explains in more detail the option Link to a file or web site, which is selected from the Add a resource... list and can be used to accomplish several rather different tasks. The two main types of object that can be added using this tool are links to existing web pages from other web sites on the Internet, and links to files (such as PsowerPoint presentations, Word files, or image files) that you have uploaded onto the Moodle server.
To Create a link to a Website:
In the course area where you want to add the link open the Add a resource... menu and select Link to a file or web site.
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On the next screen, enter a name and a summary. Then type the exact URL for your object in the box provided and click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the screen. The name you entered will now appear on your course page as a web link, and clicking on it will bring up the target web page.
Uploading Files:
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Click on the Files icon under the administration block on the left side of the shell
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On the Files next screen click on "Upload a File"
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On the upload screen select which file to you want and click "Upload this file"
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If the file was uploaded scuessfully, you will be taken to this screen displaying "File Uploaded Succesfully"
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Return to your course shell overview (main page of your course) and Turn editing on by clicking the button on the top right hand button.
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In edit mode, go to the week/topic where you want to add the file, click on thethe "Add a resource..." menu, and select Link to a file or web site.
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On the Adding a new Resource screen, enter a name and click on "Choose or upload a file".
A new window will pop-up, since the file has already been uploaded in the previous steps, just click on "choose" on which file you want to display and the window will close.
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When you click choose it will close the window, then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Save and return to course" which will take you to your course layout.
