Dropbox

The Dropbox allows instructors and students to exchange electronic files through Blackboard. Students submit assignments by uploading files to folders in the Dropbox.  Instructors view submitted files, provide grades and feedback all from within the Dropbox.

Adding files to the Dropbox:

  1. Access the Dropbox tool link through the navigation bar.
  2. Click on the name of the Assignment folder that you wish to view.
  3. Any information or instructions given by your instructor will be listed on this page.
  4. Click   when you are ready to submit your file.
  5. Click Browse to locate the file on your computer and double-click the file name or select the file and click Open.  Click   to add more than one file.  Select when all of the files have been added.
  6. You should see location and file name information located in the File field.  You may enter any necessary comments for your instructor in the Comments window.

  7. Click when you are ready to submit the file to your instructor.  You cannot remove files so make sure you are submitting the correct file!
  8. Click Done when you are finished.

Dropbox Submission Confirmation

Students will receive confirmation after submitting a file to the Dropbox.  You will see the file name, time and date of submission and the file size.

New Feedback

Students will see a bolded note when they have New Feedback when they enter the Dropbox if their instructor has chosen to provide feedback through the dropbox.

Student Dropbox History

Students may select History to view a detailed history of dropbox submissions.

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