How to Add the NDSU SmartEvals link back into Blackboard

If you deleted the SmartEvals Link in your Blackboard Course, follow these instructions to add the link back in your course.

SmartEvals was linked to your course automatically when the course was first created. However, if the survey link is accidentally deleted, follow the following steps to add the link back into your course, as well as fixing the name and description so the experience is consistent for students.

Blackboard Ultra

How to Add the SmartEvals Link for Your Students

Follow these steps to add the SmartEvals link to your course, change the name, and add the description:

  1. Log into Blackboard and open your course.
  2. Go to the "Content" tab in the course content area and select the plus sign (+) icon in the location where you would like the SmartEvals Link to appear. 

    Navigating the content tab within the course.

  3. Click on Content Market from the available options.

    Selecting content market from the multiple options

  4. Scroll down to find SmartEvals and click on the plus sign (+) next to it.

    NDSU Course Experience Survey

  5. This survey link will now appear in the location you selected in the content area of your course.

    Survey link under blackboard ultra.
  6. Click the three dots in the top right corner of the SmartEvals link and click Edit.
    Three dot menu is open, with the first option "Edit" highlighted
  7. To edit the title, click the title at the top, where the word "SmartEvals" is displayed. A pencil will also appear when you hover over the title with your mouse.
    The title at the top of the settings panel is "SmartEvals".
  8. Change the name to NDSU Student Course Experience Survey (SmartEvals).
  9. Click inside the description box, where "Add a description" is displayed.
  10. Type or paste the following description:
    Use this link to access your portal for the official NDSU Student Course Experience Surveys(SCES). Surveys are open the last 3 weeks of the semester, not including finals week. Your portal will include surveys for each of your enrolled classes, and if you had more than one instructor, you can complete survey items for each. Your feedback is important for helping instructors and NDSU improve the student course experience. The surveys are confidential and shared with instructors without student names and as a group for the class, including item response averages and percentages. If you have any questions, please contact ndsu.otl@ndsu.edu or call 701-231-7102. 
  11. Click the Hidden from students drop-down menu and select Visible to students.
  12. Hit Save.
  13. The survey link will now appear in your course with the correct name and description.

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Doc ID:
146702
Owned by:
Sharley K. in NDSU IT Knowledge Base
Created:
2024-12-04
Updated:
2026-09-02
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