Widgets
Link button
The Link button widget lets you add a large, easy-to-see button to your classroom screen. When students or you click the button, it opens a website of your choice in a new browser tab.
Teachers use the Link button to quickly share important links during lessons, direct students to online activities, or keep resources handy for the whole class. It helps save time and keeps everyone on the same page.
Ways teachers use it
- Direct students to an online quiz or activity with one click.
- Quickly open a virtual field trip or video during a lesson.
- Share a reading passage or digital textbook link for a reading block.
- Link to a classroom behavior chart or daily schedule online.
- Send students to a collaborative document for group work.
How to set it up
- 1Click 'Add widget' on your classroom screen.
- 2Select the 'Link button' from the content widgets.
- 3Enter the website URL you want the button to open.
- 4Customize the button text if you like (for example, 'Open Quiz' or 'Visit Library').
- 5Resize or move the button as needed on your screen.
Tips
- Choose simple button text so students know exactly where the link goes.
- Test the link before class to make sure it works and loads quickly.
- Use different button colors or icons to help students recognize important links.
- Keep the button large and visible, especially for younger students or on interactive whiteboards.
Questions teachers ask
Can students use the Link button from their own devices?
Yes, if you share the classroom screen with students, they can click the Link button and open the website on their own device.
What types of links can I use?
You can link to any website, online document, video, or resource that opens in a browser tab.
Can I add more than one Link button to a screen?
Yes, you can add as many Link buttons as you need for different resources or activities.
Does the Link button work on interactive whiteboards?
Yes, the Link button works on any device, including interactive whiteboards, laptops, and tablets.