The Digital Dropbox is a tool for exchanging files between the student and the instructor. The Digital Dropbox works by uploading a file from a disk or a computer to a central location (server), and then sending it to the instructor.
To submit files not related to an assignment, you will use the Digital Dropbox.
You can also receive graded papers from the instructor in the Digital Dropbox.
NOTE: The Digital Dropbox function may be available to the entire class and to groups within the class (File Exchange in Group Pages).
Accessing the digital dropbox
Click:
- on the Digital Dropbox button on the left hand navigation panel, OR
- on the Tools button on the left hand navigation panel and then click on Digital Dropbox.
- The Digital Dropbox page is displayed (see Figure 11).
Figure 11 – Digital Dropbox Page
Adding Files to the Digital Dropbox
•Access the Digital Dropbox page.
•Click on the Add file button.
•Complete the file information. The following table details the entry fields on the File Information page:
Recipients
Title-The title of the file.
NOTE: Add your first name and last name in the title of the file.
File-Click on the browse button to select the file and then click on the open button to add the file.
NOTE: Add your first name and last name in the name of the file.
Comments
Comments about the file. Additional information for the instructor regarding your file.
•Click on the submit button to add the file, or click on the cancel button to abort this process.
Sending Files
•Access the Digital Dropbox page.
•Click on the Send file button
•If you have added the file already – following the previous directions, select the file from the Select file drop down list.
If you have not uploaded the file, complete the file information to add the file.
•Click on the submit button to send the file, or click on the cancel button to abort this process.
Removing Files From the Digital Dropbox
•Access the Digital Dropbox page.
•Locate the file to delete and click on the Remove button right next to the file.
A popup window appears asking “Are you sure you want to remove this item?” Click on the ok button to remove the file, or on the cancel button to abort this process.
•A new window is displayed confirming that the file has been successfully removed from the Digital Dropbox. Click on the ok button to return to the Digital Dropbox page.
Need more help? Please contact the Help Desk by email or by phone at 651-523.2220
