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Get Out the Vote!

Help students know how, when, why, and where to vote.

Create a link to the University of Oklahoma Voting Module from your Canvas course navigation and get students started in the right direction.

 

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How to Add a Custom Link to the Voting Module

  1. Go to your course.

  2. Select Settings in the course navigation.

  3. Select the Apps tab.

  4. In the Filter by name box type “Redirect”.

  5. Select the Redirect App (a large blue arrow) and then click + Add App.

    Large blue arrow icon for Redirect app in Canvas
  6. Complete the information in the Add App window:

    • Name: Type in the word/phrase that will show in the course navigation (e.g., 2023 Voting Info).

    • URL Redirect: Paste in a link to the Voting Module:

      https://lor.instructure.com/resources/3a6403add128403c97d4b5303e2af480?shared

    • Select the Show in Course Navigation box (don’t select "Show in Account Nav" or "User Nav".)

  7. Click Add App



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