3.1 Adding files for your students to download
1 Adding files for your students to download
1.1 Adding files
You can upload a file to your course by either dragging it directly to your course page or by uploading it using the 'Add an activity or resource' dialogue box.
Option 1 - Drag and Drop
1. Make sure your course is editing mode by clicking the 'Turn editing on' button at the top right of the course page.
2. Drag the file from your computer to the section of the course page where you want the file to be listed. When a dotted box appears, drop the file into the box.
Option 2 -Adding file by 'Add an activity or resource' dialogue box.
1. Make sure your course is editing mode by clicking the 'Turn editing on' button at the top right of the course page.
2. Click the "Add an activity or resource” button.
3. Choose resource type file in the pop-up window and then click the 'Add' button. The settings will be presented.
4. Enter the name and description fields.
5. In the 'Content' area, you can drag the file from your computer and drop it in the marked area (dashed rectangle);
Or click the 'add' button (
) to open the file pick, choose the file from your computer, and then click the 'upload this file' button.
7. Click the 'Save and return to course' button.
1.2 Adding folders
If you want to make several files available to students in your course, a folder is the best choice.
You can upload a folder to your course by uploading it using 'Add an activity or resource' dialogue box. It is similar to add files to your course.
NOTE: Teachers are encouraged to structure their course using 'single file' resources and appropriately titled 'sections'. This is because by putting new teaching materials in folders, students will not be notified of these recent additions.
1. Click 'Turn editing on' at the top right of the course home page.
2. Click "Add an activity or resource” button.
3. Select 'Folder' in the pop-up window, and then click the 'Add' button. The settings page will be presented.
4. Complete the name and description fields, similar to 'add file settings'.
5. In the 'Content' area, you can drag files from your computer and drop them in the marked area (dashed rectangle).
6. Click the 'add' button ( ) to open the file pick, choose the file from your computer and then click 'upload this file' button.
7. Click the 'Save and return to course' button.