Add Files from Cloud Storage into myLesley

Modified on Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 9:38 AM

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About Cloud Storage

Instead of saving your files to your computer or a USB drive, you may save your files in the "cloud." Cloud storage allows you to access your files from any device with an internet connection. Examples of cloud storage include OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox.


myLesley now allows you to connect to multiple cloud storage apps, allowing you to easily add an attachment or submit an assignment that you stored online. Please note that when you add a file from cloud storage the system makes a copy of the file in your course. Once you have added a file to myLesley from cloud storage, any changes you make to the original file will not be reflected in myLesley.


If you are using a shared computer, HyFlex equipment, or are borrowing someone else's device, be sure to clear your cookies and site data after you sign out. This will ensure that other users can’t access your files in cloud storage.



Accessing Cloud Storage in your Course

Instructors

Instructors may add a file from cloud storage to a content item or an assignment. You may add the file via the text/content editor or from the Attachments area.


From the Text/Content Editor:

Click on the Add Content button.

click the add content button to add an attachment


In the Add Content section, click Insert from Cloud Storage.

click insert from cloud service



From the Attachments area:

In the Attachments area, click Browse Cloud Storage.

in the attachments area select browse cloud storage



Students

Students may add a file from cloud storage as an assignment submission. In the Attach Files area, select Browse Cloud Storage.

screenshot of adding attachment from assignment



Add Files from Cloud Storage

Once you connect to Cloud Storage you will be prompted to pick a service to connect: Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, or Box. Select your cloud storage service.

select your cloud storage service: Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, or Box


You will then be prompted to log in with your account's credentials. If you are logging in to your Lesley OneDrive account, your credentials should pass through automatically.



Once you have connected your account, select the file(s) you wish to import. 


Once you have selected your file(s) click Import to add them to your course. Please note that when you add a file from cloud storage the system makes a copy of the file in your course. Once you have added a file to myLesley from cloud storage, any changes you make to the original file will not be reflected in myLesley. 


For more information on using cloud storage in your course, please see:



Shared Computers

If you are using a shared computer, HyFlex equipment, or are borrowing someone else's device, be sure to clear your cookies and site data after you sign out. This will ensure that other users can’t access your files in cloud storage.

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