Content to include in a course or an assessment
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      Insert a link (URL)

      Adding links in your courses or assessments allows you to direct participants to useful external resources.

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      This article presents the integration of a link within a course or an assessment

      Add a link to a course or assessment

      To add a link in a course or an assessment, follow these steps:

      1. Click on "Add".
      2. Click on "More ParentAdvance" in the addition bar, then select "Link"link.
      3. Enter the desired title in the "Content Title" field.
      4. Insert the URL in the "The web page" field.
      5. Click on "OK" to validate.

      Some websites do not allow their links to be embedded directly within Teach Up. In such cases, the links will automatically open in a new tab.

      When adding a link to these websites, the following message will be displayed: "This site does not allow its content to be embedded within Teach Up. It will open in a new tab when participants click on the link."

      Configure a link in a course or assessment

      Add a description (optional)

      To add a description to a course or assessment, follow these steps:

      1. Click on the description icon text.
      2. Add the text of your choice in the reserved area.

      The description will be displayed above the link box.

      Add an illustration image to the link in a course or assessment (optional)

      To add an illustration image to the link in a course or assessment, follow these steps:

      1. Click on the image icon image.
      2. Enable the "Replace Image" option.

      The image will be displayed in the thumbnail.

      Set up the link in a course or assessment (optional)

      Click on the gear icon parameterSmall to access the configuration options. Four options are available:

      • "Show an introductory screen": When activated, the participant sees the title, thumbnail, and description, and must click "Open" to access the webpage.
      • "Show the shortened URL": When activated, the root address (e.g., www.example.com) is displayed under the thumbnail.
      • "Teach Up custom page or mini-site (custom development)": When the participant opens the link, the site is displayed in full screen. This option requires a page or mini-site specifically developed for Teach Up. For more information, refer to this article.
      • "Make consultation of the site mandatory to continue the module": When activated, the participant must click and visit the URL to continue the course or assessment.

      If the website embedded in Teach Up requires opening in a new tab, the options "Show an introductory screen" and "Show the shortened URL" are automatically enabled to facilitate the redirection. These options are essential to allow the link to open in a new tab.

      Replace a link in a course or assessment

      To replace a link in a course or assessment, follow these steps:

      1. Click on the edit icon reload.
      2. Enter the new link.
      3. Click on "Confirm" to save your changes.

      Delete a link in a course or assessment

      To delete a link in a course or assessment, follow these steps:

      1. Select the three small dots next to the link.
      2. Click on "Delete this input"trash_red.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      How can I insert a document link?

      You can insert a link to a document, but ensure that participants have access. For non-editable documents, consider inserting the document directly rather than a link.

      How can I insert a private link?

      You can insert a private link, but verify the accessibility for your participants.

      Can I insert a clickable link or hyperlink?

      Currently, we cannot integrate clickable links or hyperlinks.

      How do I embed Genially content in Teach Up?

      To embed Genially content in Teach Up, follow these steps:

      1. Retrieve the share link: Follow the instructions in the Genially tutorial to get the share link.
      2. Use the "Exclusive Page View" mode: Make sure to use the link in "Exclusive Page View" mode as shown below. This ensures that only your visual is displayed without participants navigating on the Genially site.

      Note: The "Exclusive Page View" mode is a premium feature of Genially, requiring a paid subscription.


      The message "Oops an error occurred" appears when I try to embed my URL, what should I do?

      Check that the entered URL is correct and try validating again.


      Is it possible to embed Google Slides documents in "reader" mode?

      Google Slides does not allow embedding a presentation in edit mode on another site using just the "Share" button at the top right. This option only shares a link to the editing tool, which is not suitable for embedding in "reader" mode.

      To embed a Google Slides presentation, follow these steps:

      1. In Google Slides, click on File > Share > Publish to the web.
      2. Choose the Embed option.
      3. Adjust the settings if necessary (display size, automatic slide progression, auto-start, looping).
      4. An iframe code will be provided. Copy only the link found between the quotation marks of the src="" attribute. This link is what you should use to embed the presentation on your site.