File - Adding from Google Drive

Inserting a File using Google Drive

Moodle provides an easy way to share files with students via Google Drive. When you insert a file from Google Drive into Moodle using the steps below, Moodle will automatically update the sharing settings so that students may view and download the files.

Step 1 Enable the Edit button at the top right of the screen. 

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Step 2

 

Navigate to the bottom of the topic /section where you would like to place the folder, then click Add and activity or resource

 

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Step 3

 

From the list, choose File then click Add.

 

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Step 4 Type a name for the file.

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Step 5 Click on the file icon to locate the file you'd like to add.

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Step 6 Choose Google Drive.

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Step 7 Click Log in to your account and Moodle should automatically log you in. (A window may pop up briefly during this process.)

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Step 8 After the log in has processed, you will see your folders and files from your Google Drive account. You can click into a folder to locate a specific file.

Alternately, you can use the search box to locate a specific file.

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Step 9 Click on the file you wish to add.

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Step 10 In the resulting pop-up window, click Select this file.

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Step 11 Next, choose Save and return to course.


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Questions? Please submit a Help Ticket to SCC E-Learning (under "Select Type of Help," choose "Moodle Assistance")

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