Adding a File and Activity to a Module
This guide shows how to add files and activities to a module folder.
Chau Tran
16 steps
2 minutes
Vu
Make sure you only upload copyright-free materials like Creative Commons, OER, or VU-owned items. Check copyright terms before uploading, especially PDFS from VU databases to avoid infringement. For more info, read the [Copyright for Teaching Guide at VU Library](https://libraryguides.vu.edu.au/VUCopyright).
Access Your Module Folder
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Log in to VU Collaborate, and navigate to your space. \ On the main menu select **Content**.
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On the side menu, navigate to the module where you would like to add content.
Upload Files
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Click **New**
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Click **Upload Files**
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Click **My Computer**
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Click **Upload**
See [What types of files can I use for course content?](https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/23030-what-types-of-files-can-i-use-for-course-content) to check if your file is supported by VU Collaborate.
Add Activities
7
Learning activities can be added in content areas such as H5P, Feedback Fruits, assessment dropboxes, quizzes, discussions and more.
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Go to the module you wish to place your activity. Click **Add Activities**
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Select an activity type, in this example **Checklist**
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Select an existing activity item, in this example **Checklist: Session 2**
Manage Content
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To modify properties of your activity or content file, click on the dropdown next to the activity title
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Click **Edit Properties**
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Properties include: - **Title name**: click on the title, then edit, updates will save automatically - **Add restrictions**: see [Using Release Conditions](https://vucollaboratehelp.vu.edu.au/help-guides/content/adding-content/481-using-release-conditionsdl) - **Add description**: add description texts then click update
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To the right, click on the **visibility eye icon**, to toggle visibility to students on or off
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To move a learning activity, **hold and drag** the eight-dot icon next to the activity title, to a desired location.
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Congratulations, you now know how to add a file, and activities, to a module in VU Collaborate.
Adding a File and Activity to a Module
This guide shows how to add files and activities to a module folder.
Chau Tran
16 steps
2 minutes
Vu
Make sure you only upload copyright-free materials like Creative Commons, OER, or VU-owned items. Check copyright terms before uploading, especially PDFS from VU databases to avoid infringement. For more info, read the [Copyright for Teaching Guide at VU Library](https://libraryguides.vu.edu.au/VUCopyright).
Access Your Module Folder
1
Log in to VU Collaborate, and navigate to your space. \ On the main menu select **Content**.
2
On the side menu, navigate to the module where you would like to add content.
Upload Files
3
Click **New**
4
Click **Upload Files**
5
Click **My Computer**
6
Click **Upload**
See [What types of files can I use for course content?](https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/23030-what-types-of-files-can-i-use-for-course-content) to check if your file is supported by VU Collaborate.
Add Activities
7
Learning activities can be added in content areas such as H5P, Feedback Fruits, assessment dropboxes, quizzes, discussions and more.
8
Go to the module you wish to place your activity. Click **Add Activities**
9
Select an activity type, in this example **Checklist**
10
Select an existing activity item, in this example **Checklist: Session 2**
Manage Content
11
To modify properties of your activity or content file, click on the dropdown next to the activity title
12
Click **Edit Properties**
13
Properties include: - **Title name**: click on the title, then edit, updates will save automatically - **Add restrictions**: see [Using Release Conditions](https://vucollaboratehelp.vu.edu.au/help-guides/content/adding-content/481-using-release-conditionsdl) - **Add description**: add description texts then click update
14
To the right, click on the **visibility eye icon**, to toggle visibility to students on or off
15
To move a learning activity, **hold and drag** the eight-dot icon next to the activity title, to a desired location.
16
Congratulations, you now know how to add a file, and activities, to a module in VU Collaborate.
