Adding Resources

The file resource enables a teacher to provide a file as a course resource. Where possible, the file will be displayed within the course interface; otherwise students will be prompted to download it. The file may include supporting files, for example an HTML page may have embedded images or Flash objects.

Note that students need to have the appropriate software on their computers in order to open the file.

A file may be used

• To share presentations given in class
• To include a mini website as a course resource
• To provide draft files of certain software programs (eg Photoshop .psd) so students can edit and submit them for assessment

Adding a file

To add a file to your course:

Quick method: (Note - does not work with Internet Explorer (IE9 or earlier, it should work in IE10)

1. Click the 'Turn editing on' button at the top right of the course page
2. Drag and drop the file onto the course section where you'd like it to appear
3. If necessary, edit the title of the file by clicking the pencil icon, or edit other options (see below) by clicking the editing icon

Watch the video below for a quick demo of the drag and drop feature (please ignore the instruction to add a drag and drop block):

Longer method:

1. Click the 'Turn editing on' button at the top right of the course page
2. Click 'Add an activity or resource' link, then in the activity chooser, select file then click the Add button (or select file from the "Add a resource" dropdown menu)
3. Enter a link name and a description (which may be required or optional according to the admin settings)
4. Either drag and drop a file into the box with an arrow or click the Add button to open the File picker menu in order to choose a file from your computer or a repository
5. Select display and other options as required (see below)
6. Click the button 'Save and display' at the bottom of the page