There are a variety of file types you can upload to your course to post important course content and increase student engagement, including:
- Word documents
- PDFs
- Powerpoint presentations
- Video or Audio files
D2L Brightspace allows for a range of accepted file types. You can view the full list of accepted file types on the Brightspace Community Site: “What kinds of files can I use for course content?”
WARNING: Brightspace may allow you to upload alternative file types from those indicated in D2L support documentation. However, uploading non-accepted file types may result in unpredictable, undesirable results. For example, unsupported media file types may results in media files that are not playable or that play with no audio. For best performance in Brightspace, only use accepted file types. |
Add Files
Files are added/created under the Module sections of your course page. To access your course modules, follow the instructions below or see the Adding Modules and Submodules for instructions on how to add a new module or sub-module to your course.
There are two ways to upload files to a module:
Access your Course Modules |
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You can drag and drop or upload files to your module page. |
Drag and Drop Files into the Content Area |
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Your file will appear as a blue topic link on your Module page in Brightspace. |
Upload Files in the Content area |
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Your file will appear as a blue topic link on your Module page in Brightspace. |
Add Video or Audio Files
Files are added/created under each Module section of your course content page. Click Content in your Navbar to access your course content area and upload files.
Your video will appear as a blue topic link on your Module page in Brightspace. |
Add a File from OneDrive
You can upload files from Microsoft OneDrive to a module in Brightspace
To add a file from OneDrive:
- Log in to Brightspace with your MyCarletonOne credentials.
- On your Brightspace homepage, locate your course in one of the following ways:
- Click on your course under My Courses.
- Click the Course Selector Grid
and select the course from the drop-down menu. If you are enrolled in more than 20 courses, you can search for the course name using the search bar.
- In the Navbar, click Content. The content area will open on the left side of your course page.
- Under Table of Contents in the left sidebar, click on a module
- Click Upload/Create.
- Select Upload Files.
- In the Add a File pop-up window, select One Drive Files.
- Click Sign in to your Office 365 Account. If you are already signed in to your account, your OneDrive files will automatically appear in the pop-up window. When signing in, you will be prompted to accept Permissions Requested from the Brightspace Learning Environment. Click Accept.
- Click the checkboxes to select the file(s) you want to add.
- Click Add.
Your OneDrive file will appear as a blue topic link in your module.
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