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.
- From the Google Drive interface macOS Finder, or Windows File Explorer, control-click/right-click the file or folder and select the Share option. Set your sharing preferences (read more about these settings).
- Login to Moodle and open your course page.
- In the upper right corner of the screen, enable Edit mode.
- In the location where you would like to create the link to Drive, click on the Add an activity or resource link.
- In activity chooser, select URL under Resources or All.
- The Adding a new URL screen will appear. 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.
- In the External URL field, paste the URL of the shared Google Drive file or folder.
- Configure any additional options you want. Moodle can kick the URL to a new window, restrict access by date or other criteria, and so on.
- Scroll down and click on the Save and return to course button.
- In the upper right corner of the screen, disable Edit mode.