A Folder can be used as a container for files and other folders to group resources together.
The Folder resource acts as a container for individual files and other sub folders. It creates an organised, hierarchical structure for information to displayed as a list. A Folder allows lecturers to display various files together in one place including Word, PPT, Excel, image files and PDF. However the downside of using the Folder is that it does not allow 'Content' or html to be added into the Folder resources and students will be forced to download files stored in the Folder resource.
You are able to hide and show your Folder from your students as required, and restrict access via groups and groupings.
To learn how to use the Folder tool, please read our LEO Guide: How to add a Folder to your LEO unit.
You may also be interested in learning more about the 'Book' resource, which contains a sequential series of pages (or 'chapters') within one resource, including images, files, pages, and media. To learn more, please read our LEO Guide: Book.
The Folder tool is not suitable for the purposes of assessing students, as only lecturers can create folders and add files directly into a LEO unit. It's primary purpose is to 'push' information through to students.
The Folder resource can be used to provide draft files the student is required to download, edit and resubmit to an assessment.
For examples, you could create a folder within LEO that contains:
The Folder enables lecturers to add multiple files accessible via a single link in the LEO unit.
The main benefit of a Folder in your LEO unit is to create a branched structure of information that helps students conceptualise their learning.
Similarly, the 'Book' resource also provides a sequence of pages students can work through.
Folders are restricted to file uploads and students will be forced to download and view files.
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