How to put an image up

To put up an image, first go to the appropriate course where you want it to be displayed. Then:

 

  1. Location menu barChoose a location from the course menu (in the menu bar on the left-hand side of the screen).



  2. Select the "Edit View" option from the top-right of the page which loads up.
    Select 'Edit View'

  3. Click the "+ Item" option on the new toolbar which appears.
    +Item option on Edit View toolbar


  4. Section 1 - Content information

    Give your image a title name. Something must be entered in this box.

  5. 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.


  6. Section 2 - Content

    Click on the "Browse" button.
    'Browse' button when attaching a local file

  7. A file browser dialog window will display. Locate the image on your computer or device such as a memory stick.

  8. Highlight the image and click the "Open" button.

  9. Give the document a name in the "Name of Link to File" text box.

  10. Image displayed in course document listingsIf you would like the picture to be displayed in the actual listings, like the picture to the right, then select the "Display Media File within the page" option from the "Special Action" menu, as highlighted below.
    'Special Actions' menu options


  11. Section 3 - Options

    If you would like to track how many students access the picture, select "Yes" for the "Track Number of Views" option.

  12. If you would like to set time and date restrictions, set them with the "Choose time and date restrictions" options.


  13. Section 4 - Submit

    If you are happy with all of the information, click the "Submit" button.

  14. If you chose the "Display media file within the page" option in step 10, you will be able to edit the size and position of your image now. The default settings are often suitable.

  15. If you would like the image to link to another website, enter the address in the "Image Target URL" text box.
    'Target Image URL' option

  16. Click the "Submit" button and the image will display in the listings.

 


 

To view the corresponding step-by-step video for this guide, please click here.

 

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