Setting Up the First Day "Course Materials" LTI Link in Blackboard

As an instructor for a First Day/Inclusive Access course, you will need to add the following Tool Link in Blackboard so that students can Opt-Out of the program if they wish, during the Opt-Out period, and Courseware and eTextbook materials can be accessed by students through this link.  (Note: Your LMS may have slight variations in these steps or naming.)

Setup for “Course Materials” Link (Classic View)

1. Log in to Blackboard with your instructor username and password and navigate to the course that requires the Course Materials link.
2. Navigate to the desired course.
3. Click the + sign in the left-hand navigation.
4. Select Tool Link from the drop-down options.
5. For Name, type Course Materials.
6. Next, click the drop-down next to Type and select Course Materials.
7. Check the box for Available to Users.
8. Click Submit.

Setup for “Course Materials” Link Tutorial

https://vimeo.com/303360924

Setup for “Course Materials” Link (Ultra View)

1. Log in to Blackboard with your instructor username and password and navigate to the course that requires the Course Materials link.
2. Navigate to the desired course.
3. Under Books & Tools in the left-hand navigation, click “View course & institution tools”
4. Locate the Barnes & Noble Course Materials tool and click the + sign.
5. This will add a link to your Course Content area.
6. The link will be hidden from students by default. Click the eye icon to make the link available to students.