The folder module enables a teacher to display a number of related files inside a single folder, reducing scrolling on the course page. A zipped folder may be uploaded and unzipped for display, or an empty folder created and files uploaded into it.
A folder may be used
- For a series of files on one topic, for example a set of past examination papers in pdf format or a collection of image files for use in student projects
- To provide a shared uploading space for teachers on the course page (keeping the folder hidden so that only teachers can see it)
Step 1. Login and enter into the relevant course
Step 2. Click the Course Administration (cog icon) on the right-hand-side
Step 3. Select Turn editing on
Step 4. Select “Add an activity or resource” from the relevant section
Step 5. Select “Folder” from the pop-up box.
Step 6. Select “Add”
Step 7. This is a required field for you to enter the name of the Folder in the Name textbox.
Step 8. Enter the relevant description details for the Folder and enable the description if required on the course page
Step 9. Content Setup.
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Button Options |
Button Options |
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Add button to add files |
Display folder with file icons |
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Create folder |
Display folder with file details |
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Download All |
Display folder as file tree |
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Options |
Description |
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Display folder contents |
Display folder with file icons |
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Show subfolders expanded |
Enable this option if subfolders need to be expanded |
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Show download folder button |
Enable this option if the download folder button needs to be displayed |
Step 10. Common module settings Setup.
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Options |
Description |
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Availability |
The availability option permits students to view and access folder resources |
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ID number |
The ID number can be entered to reference the same ID number from a third party package especially resources |
Step 11. Restrict access settings
Teachers may restrict students from accessing folders based upon a set of conditions. These conditions may be based on whether an activity has been completed or not, date restrictions when assignments can commence, a specified grade to be achieved, a certain user profile or a set of nested restrictions based on the above settings.
https://support.ecreators.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/360000490215-How-to-setup-Restrict-Access
Step 12. Activity completion setup
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Options |
Description |
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Completion tracking |
There are three options available:
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Require view |
Enable this option if you require students to view an activity to complete it |
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Expect completed on |
If date and time restrictions are placed to submit the book, then select the Enable field. |
Step 13. Tags Setup
Tags will allow students and teachers to connect to other courses and content being offered.
Step 14. Competencies Setup
Competencies will not be available unless they have been set up at a course level. Administrators can set up competency frameworks and add competencies within the framework. Teachers can also add competencies to courses and course activities.
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Options |
Description |
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Course competencies |
Course competencies allows you to search for competencies that you’d like to link to this activity. |
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Upon activity completion |
There are four options to select once an activity has been completed. Do nothing, attached evidence, send for review or complete the competency. |
Step 15. Click Save and return to course.
The activity that has been created will now be displayed in the section where you selected ‘Add an activity or resource’.