How do I attach a file to a discussion reply as an instructor?

Open Discussions

In Course Navigation, click the Discussions link.

Open Discussion

Click the name of the discussion you want to participate in.

Create Reply

Click the Reply button.

Attach File

After adding content using the Rich Content Editor to the discussion reply [1], click the Attach link [2].

Note: If you cannot attach a file, this feature has been disabled.

Select File Upload

In the file window, locate and click the name of the file [1]. Click the Choose or Open button [2].

Note: You can only upload one attachment in your reply.

Set Attached File Usage Rights

If required by your institution, you will need to select usage right settings for your attachment. To manage usage right settings, click the Set usage rights icon [1].

In the Usage Right drop-down menu [2], select one of five usage rights. If you are an instructor and are not sure which usage right applies to your file, please consult your institutional admin for guidance:

• I hold the copyright (original content created by you)
• I have obtained permission to use the file (authorized permission by the author)
• The material is in the public domain (explicitly assigned to public domain, cannot be copyrighted, or is no longer protected by copyright)
• The material is subject to an exception - e.g. fair use, the right to quote, or others under applicable copyright laws (excerpt or summary used for commentary, news reporting, research, or analysis in education)
• The material is licensed under Creative Commons; this option also requires setting a specific Creative Commons license

If known, enter the copyright holder information in the Copyright Holder field [3].

To save your usage right settings, click the Save button [4]. You can edit usage right settings by clicking the Set usage rights icon.

Post Reply

Click the Reply button.

View Discussion Reply

View your discussion reply. Your attached file displays under the text.

Infomation presented in this guide is from The Instructure Community Product Resources.