References are a way to deliver additional optional information alongside modules.  References can be viewed by students who are assigned a module or by Instructors who have that module in their Teaching Plan.

Adding a Reference

To add a reference to a module, first navigate to module administration.  Then, follow the 'References' link found under the 'More' tab.

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On this page, you can add, edit, and delete references.  Any references you have previously added will also appear on this page.

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Click 'Add Reference(s)' and a window will pop out similar to the one below.  You can choose to either add a preexisting document or add a URL link.

Adding a Document Reference

Note: First, you'll need to create a new Document in Cognition. This can be done under Administration menu → Documents.

To add a document reference, choose the 'Document' radio button then click 'Select'.  A window similar to the one below will pop out.  Use the filters and find the document you would like to add.  Only Static Documents can be used for References.  Once you have found the document you wish to add, click 'Select' in the far right column.  You will be returned to the window above.  Click 'Add' to finish adding the Reference.

Adding a URL Reference

To add a URL reference, click the 'URL' radio button.  You will need to enter 'Link Text'.  This is how your link will appear to users.  You can choose to either create a totally new URL or build from an existing Root URL.  Once you've entered your URL, click 'Verify Launch URL' to ensure that you entered a valid URL.  Finally, click 'Add' to finish adding the Reference.

Student View

Students can view references from their Development Plan.

References in ILT Sessions

References can also be used to deliver documents and other information to Instructors for ILT modules.  Any references added to an ILT module can be viewed by the instructor on the 'Presentation' tab of Session administration.