How to put a document up
In order to put a document up, follow these steps. Note that
this guide describes how to put documents into the "Course
Documents" area, but these steps can apply to the "Course
Information" and "Assignments" areas also.
To begin with, go to the appropriate course. Then:
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Go to "Course Documents" using the menu bar on the left of the
screen.
- Select the "Edit View" option from the top-right of the page
which loads up.
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Click the "+ Item" option on the new toolbar which
appears.
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Section 1 - Content information
Give your document a title name. Something must be entered in this
box.
- If required, enter text in the Text Box.
The Text Box is very versatile, allowing you to add images, short
animations, sound, movies or text which will be displayed in the
page when the item is added.
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Section 2 - Content
Click on the "Browse" button.
- A file browser dialog window will display. Locate the document
or file on your computer or device such as a memory stick.
- Highlight the document and click the "Open" button.
- Give the document a name in the "Name of Link to File" text
box.
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Section 3 - Options
If you would like to track how many students access the document,
select "Yes" for the "Track Number of Views" option.
- If you would like to set time and date restrictions, set them
with the "Choose time and date restrictions" options.
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Section 4 - Submit
If you are happy with all of the information, click the "Submit"
button.
- Click the "Submit" button and the image will display in the
listings.
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step-by-step video for this guide, please click here.
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