Matt Litchford

Google - Uploading a File from Google Drive into an Assignment

by Matt Litchford - Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 8:20 AM
 

Uploading a File using Google Drive into an Assignment

Moodle provides an easy way to share files 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 your instructor may view the file.

Uploading a File from Google Drive into an Assignment
Step 1

In the assignment, click the add file icon.

  

image example of the Add file icon highlighted

Step 2 On the left side of the page, choose Google Drive.

 

image of the file picker with Google Drive

Step 3 Click Log in to your account and Moodle should automatically log you in. (A window may pop up briefly during this process.)

 

image of the Log in button highlighted in Blue

Step 4 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.

 

image example of the page post login

Step 5 Click on the file you wish to add.


 

image of sample files available within Google

Step 6 In the resulting pop-up window, click Select this file.

 

image example of the file dialog with Selected this File highlighted

Step 7 Next, choose Save changes.

Note: Depending your instructor's settings for the assignment, you may now need to click Submit assignment, then Continue to confirm the submission.

  

image example of a Sample Assignment with a file uploaded


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

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