Instructors can upload many files directly to Moodle courses to share them with students. Files that exceed Moodle's file size limit, will need to be uploaded to OneDrive or similar cloud file storage system and then shared in Moodle.
Before you start, you will need:
- An Instructor of record or Other editing teacher role in a Bryn Mawr Moodle course.
Add a file
Watch Upload files into Moodle video demo
- Toggle Edit mode on.
- Click + Add an activity or resource in the section where you want to place the file.
- Choose File.
- On the Adding a new File page, give the file a Name.
- Add the files you want upload into the Select Files box by either:
- Dragging them from your your desktop to the You can drag and drop files here to add them space.
- Clicking (Add) and use the File Picker to select them.
- Click either Save and return to course or Save and display.
Alternatively, you may be able to drag files directly onto a Moodle page if your browser supports this.
Add a folder
There are two ways to add folders to a Moodle course: compress (zip) a folder on your computer and drag it into the course or create a blank folder in Moodle and upload files to it.
Upload a compressed folder
- On your computer, compress the folder that you want to upload:
- In Windows, right-click on folder and choose Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.
- On a Mac, press Control and simultaneously click on the folder, then select Compress from the contextual menu.
- Open your Moodle course and toggle Edit Mode on.
- Drag the compressed folder onto the Moodle course section where you want it to appear.
- Choose Unzip files and create folder when prompted.
Create a folder in Moodle and add files
- In your Moodle course, toggle Edit mode on.
- Click on +Add an activity or resource and select Folder from the suite of icons.
- Enter a Name and Description.
- If you wish to add Content to the folder now, do one of the following; otherwise skip to step 5.
- Drag them from your your desktop to the You can drag and drop files here to add them space.
- Click (Add) and use the File Picker to select them.
Note: If a compressed folder is among the uploaded files, click the name of the folder and select Unzip to uncompress it.
- Click either Save and return to course or Save and display.
Link to large files on OneDrive
Files that are too large to upload to Moodle directly can be uploaded to OneDrive and linked to Moodle. Follow the instructions below to ensure they are accessible to both Bryn Mawr and Haverford students.
Upload file(s) to OneDrive
Get a share link that works for ALL students
Watch a Share files and folders with Microsoft OneDrive video demo
Haverford students cannot get accounts on Bryn Mawr's Microsoft 365 license, but they can access files and folders set to Share with anyone as guest contributors.
- Hover over the file or folder and click (Share this item with other people).
- Make sure the Copy link setting works for Anyone who has the link.
- Click Copy.
Note: If you are sharing sensitive files and need greater security, ask your Haverford students to activate their Haverford Microsoft 365 accounts (unlike with BMC students, they aren't automatically created; see Haverford's Software Support page). Once they do this, you can choose Share with specific people in OneDrive, and add their Haverford email addresses to give them access.
Add the OneDrive link to Moodle
Watch Moodle's "Display weblinks" video demo
- Open your Moodle course and toggle the Edit Mode button on.
- Go to the section where you want to place the file and click +Add an activity or resource.
- Choose URL.
- Enter a Name for the link.
- Paste the OneDrive share link into the External URL field.
- By default, links will open in a New Window. If you'd like to change this, click Appearance to expand it and choose a different option from the Display menu.
- Click Save and return to course.
Further reading on adding files to a course
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440 | Library and Help Desk hours
Email: help@brynmawr.edu | Service catalog
Location: Canaday Library 1st floor