Module 07: Google Doc Submissions

Below are details about submitting Google Drive files using the "File Uploads" option for assignments. Image

 

Step 1: Navigate to the desired assignment & click "Submit Assignment."

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Step 2: Click the Google Doc tab.  

Note: If the Google Doc tab is not available, you need to link your Google Drive account to Canvas.

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Step 3: Google Drive will display a list of all allowed file types. Click the name of the file [1], then click the Submit Assignment button [2].
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Your assignment is now turned in!
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Advantages of submitting from Google Drive:
  • Google Drive periodically saves changes you have made while typing, while Canvas does not.
  • Google Drive is accessible from all Internet-connected computers.
  • Students don't have to save files to school computers in order to submit assignments.