[ARCHIVED] Links Validator

[shelley_millhou]

What can I do when the Course Links Validator says links are unreachable and I have deleted them or they do work ?

Shelley Millhouse

Manager Gifted and Highly Able

Inclusion and Diversity Services

Mob: 0427 610 338

shelley.millhouse@education.tas.gov.au<mailto:shelley.millhouse@education.tas.gov.au>

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[valentinesking · Accepted solution]

Howdy  @shelley_millhou ‌,

Hope all is well. Thanks for sharing your question; it's a good one!

Just because the link validator says a link is unreachable- doesn't mean that it is not working. Most LinkedIn and YouTube videos which links are just fine will come back and say they are unreachable. Test them and if you can access them, carry on!

How do I validate links in a course?  

Once you check your links and everything is good- I would suggest setting up the content link error notification set to "immediately." That will give you an idea if students are clicking on a link and it's unpublished, non-existent or broken.

https://community.canvaslms.com/groups/higher-ed/blog/2019/06/12/get-notified-right-away-about-a-cou... 

Hope that helps,

Sky V. King

[shelley_millhou]

Hi Sky

Thank you greatly I have adjusted my settings in the Alerts as suggested, this is a really good idea – thanks so much.

Shelley Millhouse

Manager Gifted and Highly Able

Inclusion and Diversity Services

Mob: 0427 610 338

shelley.millhouse@education.tas.gov.au<mailto:shelley.millhouse@education.tas.gov.au>

I acknowledge and pay respect to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community as the traditional and original owners of lutruwita/trowunna (Tasmania) and as the enduring custodians of the lands, seas, air and waterways. I pay respect to Elders past and present.