Overview

One of the simplest yet most impactful ways to improve the student experience is by diligently maintaining link integrity. Broken links act as digital dead ends that disrupt the flow of study, cause unnecessary frustration, and can lead to significant anxiety for students working under tight deadlines. When all external resources—whether through Canvas or DesignPLUS tools—are validated and functional, it fosters a sense of trust and reliability in the curriculum. A seamless, error-free path through course content allows students to focus their energy on mastering the material rather than troubleshooting technical hurdles.

Is there a way to quickly check my course site for any broken links?

Yes, there are two primary ways to quickly validate all the external links in your Canvas course site to verify that they are all working.

• Using Canvas: How do I validate links in a course?
• Using DesignPLUS: Accessibility Options Link Checker

Further Resources

• DesignPLUS: How to use the built-in Accessibility checking options