How to create a way for students to upload files

There are several ways in which it is possible for students to upload files. The one you choose depends on the purpose, and who would like to see it.

Usually, but not always for assessment
Visible to staff and individual students only - submissions can be sorted by group
Use Advanced Uploading of files
Can be set up to allow one or more drafts to be returned to the student

Usually, but not always for assessment
Visible to staff and individual students only - submissions can be sorted by group
Can be used to detect plagiarism by comparing text to previous submissions, (some) journals and web
Can be used to mark online with GradeMark (even if you're not interested in plagiarism detection)

Visible to all students and staff
Can be restricted by using groups
Students can attach files to their forum posts
Responses can be added by other students and staff as part of the forum discussion
Feedback is not private

Visible to all staff and students (provided the eye is open - Show)
Normally only Editing Teachers or Editors can add to the folder.
Visible to all students and staff (unless otherwise limited)
To allow students to add files to a PARTICULAR folder, on that folder only:
1. Click on Edit for your folder and select 'Assign roles in the Settings menu FOR THAT ITEM.

Folder with edit dropdown open with assign roles highlighted

2. (For this folder only) Add all those who need access to the folder to the Editor role. Click Editor

Different role options to assign

3. Click on the relevant users in the right hand box under "Potential users", then click 'Add'

The users will have access to edit, add or remove documents from the folder (Note: they can remove each others' documents)

Assigning individuals new role - boxes are empty

The database (and some other activities permitting student contribution) can be set up with a field that allows students to upload files

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