File storage in Moodle 2

8. Now I know the theory - how do I do it!!

Uploading a file into your Moodle course

• Turn editing on and click on 'add a resource'.
• Choose file.
• In the name box type in the name of the resource (this will become the link that the student clicks on).
• In the description box add a brief summary of what the resource is.
• Click on add
• This will take you to the file picker area
• Click on upload a file and then click on browse
• Find the file on your computer / removable storage and click on open (the same as Moodle 1 or adding an attachment to an email).
• In the save as box you can give the file a new name for it in Moodle. It is recommended that the file name is unique and not too long. 
• Click on upload this file.
• Scroll down and click on save and display.  No need to 'choose' anymore!!

Choosing a file from another course to put into your Moodle course (only courses you have teacher access to):

• Turn editing on and click on 'add a resource'.
• Choose file.
• In the name box type in the name of the resource (this will become the link that the student clicks on).
• In the description box add a brief summary of what the resource is.
• Click on add
• This will take you to the file picker area
• Click on server files and then click on system. Choose the category the course is in. 
• Each course will have it's own folder which will be the name of the course. Click on the course you want.
• All the files in the course will be shown. You should be able to find the file based on the name of the resource on the original course.  Go into the folder with the correct name and click on the resource you want in your course (you can only choose files, not folders).
• Scroll down and click on save and display.