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Environment
Canvas
MiVideo
U-M Google
Perusall
Dropbox
MCommunity
Issue
Is there a way for students to share files (a Google doc, PDF, etc) with other students in a course?
Resolution
Students can share files with classmates via the following options:
Option 1: Canvas Discussions
- Create a discussion board for students to share and discuss files
- Students can:
- Upload files (PDF's or Word documents) directly to their posts
- Share links to Google Drive or Dropbox
- Embed images or MiVideo media
- Comment on each other's shared materials
- Can be set up for the whole class or specific groups
Option 2: Group Files in Canvas
- Create student groups in Canvas
- Each group gets a shared file space (50 MB storage limit)
- All group members can upload and view files
- Can create one large group for whole-class sharing
Option 3: Perusall
- Available in all Canvas courses
- Instructor creates a student upload folder
- Students can view and comment on each other's uploads
- Useful for peer review activities
Option 4: Google Drive with MCommunity
- Create a MCommunity group for the course.
- Students share Google files with the MCommunity group using the group email
- All group members get access automatically
- This method uses U-M Google Drive
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