Edit Dropbox Settings & Connect to Gradebook

There are various settings that can be managed: add attachments, dates and restrictions, linking to a grade item and number of file submissions.

Activity Details

Scroll down to view the Activity Details Section.

"Activity Details" allows you to:

1. Set dates and restrictions
2. Other options
3. Publish or draft
4. Add a grade item

Step 1 - Dates and restrictions

1. Click "Add" dates
   • Start Date - Date visible for students to submit.
   • Due Date - Flags assignments submitted late.
   • End Date - Removes the visibility/ability to submit.
2. Click "update" to save.

Step 2 - Options

1. Click the drop down for each option and click to select various settings.
2. Click "Update" to save.

Step 3 - Draft vs. Publish

1. Select "Draft" state or "Publish" state
   • Draft - Students will NOT be able to see the Dropbox. It is in Draft state.
   • Publish - Students will be able to see the Dropbox beginning on the Start Date. *(If no start date is set it will appear immediately.)

Step 4 - Assessment - Assigning Point Value

1. Points: Type in point value - make sure it matches grade item associated with Dropbox.
   • Link to EXISTING gradebook item, Click "Drop Down" - Choose grade item to link to.

Or

1. • Create NEW gradebook item, click plus sign to bring up a menu for creating a new item in the gradebook.
2. Click "update" to save.

Step 5 - Review and View in Content

1. Review Instructions & Activity Details
2. Go to Content and associated Module to view the Dropbox in the content area.