Student Course Tools

Digital Drop Box

The Digital Drop Box tool lets you add files to download later, send files to your instructor, and download files that you or your instructor has placed in the drop box.

Adding a File

From the Course view:

1. Click on the Tools link in the navigation menu.
2. Click on the Digital Drop Box link.
   
3. Click on the Add File button.
   
4. Type a title for the file in the Title field.
5. Click on the Browse button to find the file you want to attach.
6. Type comments about the file in the Comments field.
7. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on the Submit button.
   
8. Click on the OK button in the message box that appears.

Sending a File to Your Instructor

From the Course view:

1. Click on the Tools link in the navigation menu.
2. Click on the Digital Drop Box link.
   
3. Click on the Send File button.
   
4. Type a title for the file in the Title field.
5. Click on the Browse button to find the file you want to attach.
6. Type comments about the file in the Comments field.
7. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on the Submit button.
   

Downloading a File from Your Drop Box

From the Course view:

1. Click on the Tools link in the navigation menu.
2. Click on the Digital Drop Box link.
   
3. Click on the Title link of the file and save it to your computer.
   

More Information

Q: My instructor says my assignment is missing, but I turned it into the Digital Drop Box! What happened?
A: You probably added the file instead of sending it. Adding a file does not make it available to your instructor—it only makes it available to you. Try sending the file to your instructor by clicking on the Send button.

Q: Why would I want to add a file instead of sending it?
A: Adding files lets you store class files that you are working on and download them later from any computer. It provides an easy way to store your work so you can access it from anywhere.

Q: My assignment includes more than one file (for example, it’s an HTML file with graphics). Can I add or send multiple files at once to the Digital Drop Box?
A: You may only add or send one file at a time. For multi-file projects, you should use a program like WinZip to store multiple files in one.

Q: Why can’t I delete a file that I have sent to my instructor?
A: You cannot remove files that you have sent to your instructor. You may only remove files that you have added or that your instructor has sent to you.