Adding Files

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.

Access your Course Modules

1. Log in to Brightspace with your MyCarletonOne credentials.
2. 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 , then search for your course name or select your course from the drop-down menu.
3. In the Navbar at the top of your course page, click Content. The content area will open on the left side of your course page.                   
4. Under Table of Contents in the left sidebar, click on a module

You can drag and drop or upload files to your module page.

Drag and Drop Files into the Content Area

1. Locate your file on your computer.
2. Click and drag your file into the Drag and drop files here to create and update topics field. You will see a Content uploaded successfully message.

Your file will appear as a blue topic link on your Module page in Brightspace.

Upload Files in the Content area

1. Log in to Brightspace with your MyCarletonOne credentials.
2. 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 , then search for your course name or select your course from the drop-down menu.
3. In the Navbar at the top of your course page, click Content. The content area will open on the left side of your course page.                   
4. Under Table of Contents in the left sidebar, click on a module
5. Click Upload/Create.
6. Select Upload Files.
7. In the Add a File window, select My Computer.
8. Click Upload  
9. Select a file from your computer, then click Open.
   

   NOTE: You cannot upload a file larger than 1GB.

10. Click Add. You will see a Content uploaded successfully message.

Your file will appear as a blue topic link on your Module page in Brightspace.

1. Log in to Brightspace with your MyCarletonOne credentials.
2. On your Brightspace homepage, locate your course in one of the following ways:
   • Click on your course under My Courses.
   • Click the Select a course grid icon , then search for your course name or select your course from the drop-down menu.
3. In the Navbar, click Content. The content area will open on the left side of your course page.
4. Under Table of Contents in the left sidebar, click on a module
5. Click Upload/Create.
6. Select Video or Audio from the menu options.
7. A new window will open with two tabs titled Web Video or Audio and Upload. You can use either of these options, depending on whether you want to use a URL to place the video in your course or the file is coming from your computer.  
   • Web Video or Audio 
     1. Copy and paste the URL of your video or audio into the Enter Url or Embed Code box.  
     2. The video should automatically preview and prompt you to enter a Title.  
     3. Once you have entered a title, click the Save button at the bottom left of the window.
   • Upload
     1. Click Browse to access your computer files.  
     2. Select the video or audio file from your computer files, then click Open.  A progress bar will appear displaying the percentage of upload completion.                             
        

        NOTE: You cannot upload a file larger than 1GB.

     3. The video should automatically preview and prompt you to provide a Title.  
     4. Once you have entered a title, click the Save button at the bottom left of the window.

Your video will appear as a blue topic link on your Module page in Brightspace.

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