Create a link in Moodle to a shared file/folder in Google Drive - Faculty

One of the easiest ways to collect and/or share files from within Moodle is to use Google Drive for file management tasks. Then, using the steps below, you can create a link from Moodle to the shared Drive folder.

1. From the Google Drive interface, copy the URL (link) of the shared Google Drive file or folder (NB: Please use the link sharing ability:  Share with Davidson College.)
2. Launch Moodle (https://moodle.davidson.edu) and open your course.
3. In the upper right corner of the screen, click on the "gear" icon and select Turn editing on.
4. In the location where you would like to create the link to Dropbox, click on the Add an activity or resource link.
5. In the left column, scroll down and select URL under Resources.
6. Click on the Add button.
7. In the Name field, type a name for the link to the shared folder. This is what the students will see on your Moodle page.
8. In the External URL field, paste the URL of the shared Google Drive file or folder.
9. Scroll down and click on the Save and return to course button.
10. In the upper right corner of the screen, click on the "gear" icon and select Turn editing off.