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<p>How do I use the Digital Drop Box? (Bb - Student)</p><p><H2><FONT size=2>Digital Drop Box</FONT></H2> <P><FONT size=2>The Digital Drop Box feature allows you to upload files to download later, send files to your instructor, and receive files your instructor has sent to you.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>From the Student View: </FONT></P> <OL> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>Click into the Content Areas where the Digital Drop Box is kept. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click on the <STRONG>Digital Drop Box</STRONG> link. </FONT> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT size=2>Sending a File to your Instructor</FONT></P> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>Click on the <STRONG>Send File</STRONG> Button. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Type description in the <STRONG>Title</STRONG> field. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click the <STRONG>Browse</STRONG> button. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Select the file and click the <STRONG>Open</STRONG> button. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Type comments in the <STRONG>Comments</STRONG> field. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Scroll down to the bottom fo the page and lcick the <STRONG>Submit</STRONG> button. </FONT></LI></OL> <P><FONT size=2>Adding a File </FONT></P> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>Click on the <STRONG>Add File</STRONG> button. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Type description in the <STRONG>Title</STRONG> field. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click the <STRONG>Browse</STRONG> button. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Select the file and click the <STRONG>Open</STRONG> button. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Type any comments about the file in the Comments field. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the <STRONG>Submit</STRONG> button. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click the <STRONG>OK</STRONG> button. </FONT></LI></OL> <P><FONT size=2>Downloading a File from your Drop Box </FONT></P> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>Right-click on the <STRONG>Title</STRONG> link of the file that you wish to download. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Select Save Target As or Save Link Target As. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Select location and click the <STRONG>Save</STRONG> button. </FONT></LI></OL> <P><FONT size=2>Removing a File from your Drop Box </FONT></P> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>Select file. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click the <STRONG>Remove</STRONG> button. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click the <STRONG>OK</STRONG> button. </FONT></LI></OL></BLOCKQUOTE></LI></OL></OL><FONT size=2> <H2 class=nobot><FONT size=2>Understand it.</FONT></H2> <P class=nobot><FONT size=2>Most courses will require the use of this <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG> tool several times during the class.</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT size=2>You will use the <STRONG>Digital Drop Box</STRONG> to send files or assignments to your mentor, teaching assistant, or instructor; it is your electronic mailbox. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>You will also use this tool to retrieve assignments after they have been graded. </FONT></LI></UL> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=268 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUnd_files/image001.gif" width=356></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 1</EM>. Click the Digital Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=234 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image002.gif" width=321></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 2.</EM> View the functions in your Digital Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <UL> <LI><FONT size=2>After you click <STRONG>Digital Drop Box</STRONG>, a web page similar to the one below will appear. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>The Digital Drop Box has two functions: </FONT> <UL> <LI><FONT size=2><STRONG>Add File</STRONG> </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2><STRONG>Send File</STRONG> </FONT></LI></UL></LI></UL> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=144 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image004.gif" width=393></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2>Use the Add File function:</FONT></H3> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>To place a file in the <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG> that you want to send to your mentor, teaching assistant, or instructor at a later time </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>To "save" a file (or assignment) in your <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG> that you have been working on and cannot save on the computer that you are using; just log on to your course website and save the file in the <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG> </FONT></LI></OL> <H3><FONT size=2>Use the Send File function:</FONT></H3> <UL> <LI><FONT size=2>To send a file (or assignment) to your mentor, teaching assistant, or instructor </FONT></LI></UL> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 3.</EM> Check the Add File function of the Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>1. Click Add File. </FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=135 alt="Rounded Rectangular Callout: Click Add File." src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image005.gif" width=322></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>After you click <STRONG>Add File</STRONG>, a web page similar to the one below will appear.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>2. In the <STRONG>Title</STRONG> box, type in the title of your file (or assignment), for example: "week1-accounts"</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>3. Click <STRONG>Browse</STRONG>.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=212 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image008.gif" width=405></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 3 continued.</EM> Check the Add File function of the Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>After you click <STRONG>Browse</STRONG>, a web page similar to the one below will appear.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>4. Click the arrow to display file locations</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=242 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image010.gif" width=379></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 3 continued.</EM> Check the Add File function of the Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>After you click the arrow, a web page similar to the one below will appear.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>5. Select the location that contains the file you want to add to the <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG>.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>For example, you might have saved a file on your "Local Disk (C)" drive (hard drive), or on a separate diskette on the "Floppy (A)" drive.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=208 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image012.gif" width=338></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 3 continued.</EM> Check the Add File function of the Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>After you select the file location, a web page similar to the one below will appear.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>6. Select the file you want to "add" or place in the <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG>.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=216 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image014.gif" width=345></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>7. Click <STRONG>Open</STRONG>.</FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 3 continued.</EM> Check the Add File function of the Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>After you click <STRONG>Open</STRONG>, a web page similar to the one below will appear.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>The path and filename in the <STRONG>File</STRONG> box identifies the file you are about to add to the <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG>.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>8. Click <STRONG>Cancel</STRONG> if you decide not to add your file.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>9. Click <STRONG>Submit</STRONG> to add your file to <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG>.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=242 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image016.gif" width=420></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><STRONG>Note</STRONG>: You may need to name your file according to specific directions given in your course. Check these directions carefully. If none are provided, follow the naming file suggestions given in the <STRONG>Use It Well</STRONG> section.</FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 3 continued.</EM> Check the Add File function of the Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>After you click <STRONG>Submit</STRONG>, a web page similar to the one below will appear.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>It notifies you that your file has been added to the <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG>. The file will stay in the <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG> until you send or remove it.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>10. Click <STRONG>OK</STRONG>.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=137 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image018.gif" width=363></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>After you click <STRONG>OK</STRONG>, you will be returned to the <STRONG>Drop B</STRONG>ox web page.</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT size=2>The <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG> web page will look similar to the one below. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>The file now appears in <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG> and is ready to be sent. </FONT></LI></UL> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=170 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image020.jpg" width=375></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 4.</EM> Open or delete a Drop Box file.</FONT></H3> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>To open any file that you have sent or received, click the underlined link name. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>To delete a file, click <STRONG>Remove</STRONG>. </FONT></LI></OL> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=172 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image021.gif" width=375></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 5.</EM> Check the Send File function of the Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>1. Click <STRONG>Send File</STRONG>. </FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=168 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image023.gif" width=321></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>After you click <STRONG>Send File</STRONG>, a web page similar to the one below will appear.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=229 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image025.jpg" width=393></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 5 continued.</EM> Check the Send File function of the Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>To use this function: <BR>In the <STRONG>Title</STRONG> box, type in the title of your file (or assignment), for example: "week1-accounts."</FONT></P> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>If you are sending a file that you have previously added to the <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG>, then use these steps: </FONT> <UL> <LI><FONT size=2>Click arrow next to <STRONG>Select File</STRONG>. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click the file you wish to send. </FONT></LI></UL> <LI><FONT size=2>If you are sending a file that you have NOT previously added to the <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG>, then use the same steps as for the <STRONG>Add File</STRONG> function: </FONT> <UL> <LI><FONT size=2>Click <STRONG>Browse</STRONG>. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Select the file location of the file you want to send. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click the name of the file you want to send. </FONT></LI></UL></LI></OL> <P><FONT size=2><STRONG>Note</STRONG>: If you have not already done so, (1) save your file to your hard drive, (2) name it according to your instructor's instructions, and (3) save it as an <EM>.rtf</EM> file. (See the Use It Well section for specific instructions.)</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=197 alt="Rounded Rectangular Callout: Select file here." src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image027.gif" width=400></FONT> </P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 6.</EM> Send the file already added to the Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>After you click the arrow next to <STRONG>Select file</STRONG> and enter the title of your file, a web page similar to the one below will appear.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>1. Click the name of the file to be sent.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=209 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image031.gif" width=334></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 6 continued.</EM> Send the file already added to the Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>After you click the name of the file to be sent, a web page similar to the one below will appear.</FONT></P> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>Click <STRONG>Cancel</STRONG> if you decide not to send your file. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click <STRONG>Submit</STRONG> to send the file to the mentor, teaching assistant, or instructor. </FONT></LI></OL> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=237 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image032.gif" width=262></FONT></P> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 7.</EM> Receive files from your course instructor, mentor, or teaching assistant.</FONT></H3> <P><FONT size=2>Your instructor, mentor, or teaching assistant will return graded assignments to the <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG> so you can retrieve them.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>When your assignment has been returned, your <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG> web page will look similar to the one below.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=159 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image036.gif" width=313></FONT></P> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>To open a file that you receive, click the name of the file. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>To save an opened file, follow these steps:</FONT></LI></OL> <UL> <LI><FONT size=2>Select <STRONG>File</STRONG> on the menu bar. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Select <STRONG>Save As</STRONG>; the <STRONG>Save As</STRONG> box will appear. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click the arrow next to the <STRONG>Save in</STRONG> box. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Find the file location (such as the "C" drive or "A" drive) in which you want to save the file and click it. The file location will then appear in the <STRONG>Save in</STRONG> box. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click <STRONG>Save</STRONG> in the lower-right corner of the box.</FONT></LI></UL> <H3><FONT size=2><EM>Step 8.</EM> Remove a file from your Drop Box.</FONT></H3> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=213 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUse_files/image037.gif" width=341></FONT></P> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>To remove file from <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG>, click <STRONG>Remove</STRONG>. <BR><BR><EM>Caution! </EM>Removing the file from <STRONG>Drop Box</STRONG> will NOT save it. The file will be deleted and no longer accessible. <BR></FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Click <STRONG>OK </STRONG>to return to the <STRONG>Tools</STRONG> web page. </FONT></LI></OL> <H2 class=nobot><FONT size=2>Use it well.</FONT></H2> <H3 class=Section1><FONT size=2>Naming Your Files</FONT></H3> <P class=Section1><FONT size=2>Three good practices to follow:</FONT></P> <DIV class=Section1> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>Always save your work to your computer hard drive in your course work folder. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Follow the naming convention that your instructor sets for class files, or, if he or she does not suggest one, create your own that includes: </FONT> <UL> <LI><FONT size=2>The week or unit number of the assignment (e.g., Week 1 might be <STRONG>wk1</STRONG>) </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Your ACNS user name (e.g., John Smith's user name might be jsmith) </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>All letters typed in lowercase<BR></FONT></LI></UL><FONT size=2>Thus, an assignment submitted by John Smith for Week 1 would be named, wk1jsmith.rtf.<BR><BR></FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Save each file that you will send to your instructor, mentor, or teaching assistant as a <EM>Rich Text Format</EM> or .<EM>rtf</EM> file to ensure that the document retains its formatting. To create .<EM>rtf</EM> files, follow the steps in the box below. </FONT></LI></OL></DIV> <H3 align=center><FONT size=2>How do I create a Rich Text Format (.rtf) file?</FONT></H3> <P class=HBTablecontent><FONT size=2>To save an assignment in .rtf, do the following:</FONT></P> <P class=HBTablecontent><FONT size=2>(These instructions and the illustration are for Windows, but the Mac process is nearly identical.)</FONT></P> <OL> <LI><FONT size=2>On the pull-down menu, choose <STRONG>Save As</STRONG>. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>In the <STRONG>Save as type</STRONG> box, select <STRONG>Rich Text Format (*.rtf)</STRONG>. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>In the <STRONG>File name</STRONG> box, type the file name (see naming conventions, above). </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>In the <STRONG>Save in</STRONG> box at the top of the window, select the drive to which you will save this file. </FONT> <LI><FONT size=2>Select <STRONG>Save</STRONG>. </FONT></LI></OL> <P align=center><FONT size=2><IMG height=253 alt="" src="http://online.fsu.edu/bb6tools/dropbox/droUseW_files/image002.gif" width=337></FONT></P></FONT> <P><FONT size=2><STRONG>More Information</STRONG> </FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><STRONG>Q:</STRONG> My instructor says my assignment is missing, but I turned it in to the Digital Drop Box! What happened?<BR><STRONG>A:</STRONG> It is likely that you added the file instead of sending it. Adding a file does not make it available to your instructor; it only makes it available to you. You should send the file to your instructor instead. </FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><STRONG>Q:</STRONG> Why would I want to add a file instead of sending it?<BR><STRONG>A:</STRONG>You can use this feature to store class files that you are working on from any computer. You will then be able to download them to any other computer when you need to continue working. </FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><STRONG>Q:</STRONG> My assignment includes more than one file (for example, it’s an HTML file with graphics). Can I add or send multiple files at once to the Digital Drop Box?<BR><STRONG>A:</STRONG> You may only add or send one file at a time. For multi-file projects, use a compression application to create a .zip file, which can be uncompressed by your instructor when downloaded. </FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><STRONG>Q:</STRONG> I have sent my assignment but now I can't delete it from my Digital Drop Box, what's wrong?<BR><STRONG>A:</STRONG> <FONT color=#000000>You may only remove files that you have added but not sent or that your instructor has sent to you. You may not remove files that you have sent to your instructor. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><A href="http://www.blackboard.com/docs/r6/6_1/student/bbls_r6_1_student/index.htm#digital_drop_box.htm"><FONT size=1>See additional information on this topic in the Bb Manual.</FONT></A></P></p><h3>Alternate Questions/Keywords</h3><p></p><br><br><br><br><a target='_new' href='http://www.parature.com' style='font-family:Verdana;font-size:10px;color:999999;'>Help Desk and Customer Support Software by Parature</a>