Uploading Large Assignments (e.g. Videos)

 

Uploading a Video or large PowerPoint Assignment to VETlearn? Try Google Drive! 

Here's Why...


1. Unlimited Cloud Storage

Google Drive is a great place to store files. Think of it as an online USB storage area. Unlike a regular USB though, your Google Drive account won't run out of space or end up lost. Files uploaded there can be also be accessed on the go from a smartphone or tablet.

2. Large File Support

The maximum storage size for assignments on VETlearn is 48MB, so Google Drive can be an excellent option for students looking to share large assignments (like videos and presentations) with their lecturers. To avoid long wait times, we recommend that files over 500MB are uploaded using campus wifi.


Creating a Google Account

If you already have a Google Account then jump ahead to the section on 'Uploading'. If you don't already own a Google Account you will need to create one first - this process only takes a couple of minutes. 


To create a new account, click the following link and complete the required fields. 

Note: the text entered below has been used for example purposes. You will need to provide your own details.




Uploading a file to Google Drive

1) Once your account has been created, you will be met with a Welcome screen. From here you can access your Google Drive storage area by clicking the grid icon in the top right-hand corner.



2) Once you're inside your Drive, click on the New button (in the top left corner) and select File upload. This will allow you to browse for the file on your computer. Drag-and-Drop file uploads are also possible if you're more comfortable using this method.




3) After the file has been added, it will appear in your Google Drive file list.


How to share a file in Google Drive: 


Note: Your video may take some time before you can play it back, but you can still Share it while it's processing.


In order to share what you've uploaded with your lecturer, you will need to right-click your file and select Share from the menu that appears. 



On the next window, click Copy Link. 



This link can then be pasted into a new/existing Word Document for submission to VETlearn.

 



Congratulations!

Your trainer will now be able to click your link and view the file that you've shared with them.











Last modified: Friday, 13 December 2019, 10:51 AM