Course: Career Communication

Dropbox

The Dropbox tool enables you to submit assignments in Desire2Learn, eliminating the need to mail, fax, or email your work to instructors.

Assessing the Dropbox

1. Click Dropbox in the Course NavBar

Note: There may also be links to the Dropbox folders in Content

2. Click the title of the Dropbox folder you want to access

3. At the top of the dropbox window, you will see instructions for how to complete the assignment. If there are no instructions, refer to the course syllabus for instructions. If your instructor has attached a rubric, you will see if after the instructions.

4. Continue scrolling down the page to see where you will Add a File, enter comments and Submit the assignment.

Attaching a File to a Dropbox Folder

1. Open the Dropbox Folder you want to attach the file to.

2. Scroll to the bottom of the window and click Add a File

3. Select My Computer and then click Upload.

Note: You can also select My Locker or Group Locker if your file is stored in one of those D2L tools.

4. The File Upload dialog box will open. Navigate to the file you want to attach, select the file and then click Open

5. Wait for the file to attach and then click Add.

Note: Make sure the file is completely uploaded before clicking add.

6. Verify file has attached to Dropbox Folder.

Submitting a Dropbox Folder

1. Once you have attached a file or files to the Dropbox folder and have added comments, click Submit to submit for grading.

2. After your instructor has graded the Dropbox assignment, you will see View in the Feedback column. Click View to see your instructor's feedback and grade.

Note: You can also see your grade in the gradebook by clicking Assessments in the Course NavBar.