How do I add a file from Resources to a Lessons page?
Instructors can upload files or link to existing Resources on a Lessons page.
Go to Lessons.
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Click on the Lessons tool in the Tool Menu to display the page.
Note: The default or blank Lessons page contains text and images that explain the basic functionality of the Lessons tool.
To upload a new file:
Click Add Content, then Add Content Links.
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From the Add Content drop-down menu, select Add Content Links.
Click Choose Files.
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Locate and select the file to upload, then click Open.
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Click Save.
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View file link on page.
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This returns the display to the Lessons Page with a link to the uploaded file.
Click Edit. (Optional)
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Add a description, then click Update Item.
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View updated item.
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Updating returns the display to the Lessons page with a link to the uploaded file and a description.
Notice item location in Resources.
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Notice that the uploaded file has been placed in the Lessons page folder in Resources.
To link to an existing file:
Click Add Content, then Add Content Links.
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From the Add Content drop-down menu, select Add Content Links.
Select your file.
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Click the Or select an existing files from Resources link to choose from your Resources.
Locate the file, then click Select.
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Locate the file in Resources that you want to link to, then click the Select link (to the right of the file) to choose that file.
Click Continue.
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The file you have selected will appear listed at the top of the screen. If this is the correct file, click Continue.
View item on page.
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Click Edit. (Optional)
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Add a description, then click Update Item.
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View updated item.
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This returns the display to the Lessons Page with a link to the file and a description.