You can attach a file to a Discussion reply using the attachment icon. Attached files are also uploaded to your Personal Files in the unfiled folder.
Notes:
- You can only upload one attachment in your reply. Once an attachment is posted to a discussion post, the attachment cannot be deleted.
- Instructors have the option to not allow students to attach files to Discussions. If you cannot attach a file, this feature has been disabled.
Open Discussions
In Course Navigation, click the Discussions link.
Open Discussion
Click the name of the discussion you want to participate in.
Create Reply
Click the Reply button.
Attach File
After adding content using the Rich Content Editor to the discussion reply [1], click the Attach link [2].
Note: If you cannot attach a file, this feature has been disabled.
Select File Upload
In the file window, locate and click the name of the file [1]. Click the Choose or Open button [2].
Note: You can only upload one attachment in your reply.
Set Attached File Usage Rights
If required by your institution, you will need to select usage right settings for your attachment. To manage usage right settings, click the Set usage rights icon [1].
In the Usage Right drop-down menu [2], select one of five usage rights. If you are an instructor and are not sure which usage right applies to your file, please consult your institutional admin for guidance:
- I hold the copyright (original content created by you)
- I have obtained permission to use the file (authorized permission by the author)
- The material is in the public domain (explicitly assigned to public domain, cannot be copyrighted, or is no longer protected by copyright)
- The material is subject to an exception - e.g. fair use, the right to quote, or others under applicable copyright laws (excerpt or summary used for commentary, news reporting, research, or analysis in education)
- The material is licensed under Creative Commons; this option also requires setting a specific Creative Commons license
If known, enter the copyright holder information in the Copyright Holder field [3].
To save your usage right settings, click the Save button [4]. You can edit usage right settings by clicking the Set usage rights icon.
Post Reply
Click the Reply button.
View Discussion Reply
View your discussion reply. Your attached file displays under the text.
