Blackboard- Creating the Assignment Link

The LMS Submission feature of Outcomes Assessment Projects enables an institution to collect artifacts directly from students within their course in Blackboard. The assignment link created below will allow students to access Outcomes Assessment Projects, from within Blackboard, to upload and submit their files.

Creating the Assignment Using the LTI Tool in Blackboard

  • Navigate to the course home page
  • Click Content → Build Content → Web Link

The Content page showing the left course navigation panel and a Build Content menu expanded in the main area with create options, including Web Link highlighted in the list.

Provide the following:

  • Name - something meaningful, so the students can identify the assignment.
  • URL - copy and paste from Outcomes Assessment Projects. (1 link per course in each assignment).
  • Check the setting labeled This link is to a Tool Provider.
  • Select No for the setting labeled Enable Evaluation.
  • Select No to open in New Window.
  • Click Submit.

    The Create Web Link page showing fields for Name and URL with a tool provider checkbox and evaluation options below, with the buttons Cancel and Submit at the bottom.

  • Verify the assignment shows up in the Content section

    The Content page showing a success message for creating OAP Assignment 1, followed by a list of content items with titles and descriptions under the Content heading.

  • Click on the Assignment to verify the Faculty Preview appears and displays correct assignment name and instructions.

    The Instructions page showing an assignment description for Assignment 1 – Spanish Grocery List with a long text explanation on the left, a section listing one attached file below, and a Start Submission panel on the right with the button disabled for non‑student users.

Note: You will not be able to start a submission or upload files if you are not enrolled in the LMS course as a student or learner.

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