Creating dropbox categories and folders

Creating a dropbox category

You can organize your dropbox folders into categories to make it easier for users to navigate the dropbox. For example, you could create separate categories for each course unit or for different types of assignments.

Create a dropbox category

1. From the Folder List page, click New Folder.
2. On the New Folder page, click the New Category link beside the Category field.
3. Enter a Name for the category.
4. Click Save.
5. Do one of the following after saving the category:
6. • Click the New Category link again to create another category.
   • Fill in the New Folder page to create a new folder inside the category.
   • Click Folder List to return to the main Dropbox folders page.

Creating a dropbox folder

Dropbox folders are where users submit assignments. You can set up dropbox folders for each of your assignments and set start dates, end dates, and release conditions; set up special access; and associate folders with competency learning objectives.

Create a new folder

1. From the Folder List page, click New Folder.
2. Enter a Name for the folder.
3. Choose a Folder Type:
4. • Individual submission folder  Select this option if you want each user to submit their own assignment.
   • Group submission folder  Select this option if you want one assignment submitted per group. You must associate the folder with a Group Category.

     Note  Group dropbox areas are marked on the Folder List page with the Group Submissions for icon. Any group member can submit and view files for a group dropbox.

5. Assign the folder to a Category, if desired. Click the New Category link to create a new category.
6. Associate the folder with a Grade Item if you want submitted assignments to be tied to an item in your grade book. Click the New Grade Item link to create a new grade item for the assignment. (See Creating a grade item for more information.)
7. Click Add Rubric to associate the folder with a rubric. Click the Create Rubric in New Window link to create a new rubric for this assignment. (See Creating a rubric for more information.)
8. Enter a value in the Out Of field for the assignment score.

   Tip  If you have associated the folder with a grade item, maintain consistency for your students by matching the value of the Out Of field to the grade item's Max. Points value.

9. Add any instructions about submitting the assignment in the Custom Instructions text box.
10. Select whether you want to allow users to include dropbox submissions as artifacts in their ePortfolios.
11. Attach files or record audio that you want to make available to users from the dropbox folder (for example, a sample lab report or musical recording for students to transcribe).
12. Select the submission options you want.
13. Click Save.