Add a File to PlusPortals from Google Drive

PlusPortals has a feature where a user can share files with other users. New files can be uploaded by an Admin, Teacher, a Student or a Parent when submitting an assignment.

Add a File as an Admin

1. In the menu bar, go to Communication > School Resources.
   
2. Under Links and Files, select Files.
3. Select Add New > Google Drive:
   
4. Login with your selected Google Account.
5. The first time the user selects Google Drive as the source, they'll be prompted to select the account they want to use,

   prove that they have access to the account if they have 2FA enabled, and allow the PlusPortals to connect to the Drive account by selecting Continue > Allow.
   

6. Once permissions have been allowed, you will be able to see the Google Drive files right through the interface in PlusPortals.
   
7. Navigate to the file you want to share and do the following:
   • Add a Description.
   • Select a folder, or add a new folder to place the file in.
   • Choose who the file is visible to.
   • Optional: Send an E-mail notification to those it is visible to.
   • Click Save.
     

Add a File as a Teacher

1. Select the course you want to add the file to.
2. Scroll to Files.
3. Select Add New > Google Drive:
   
4. Login with your selected Google Account.
5. The first time the user selects Google Drive as the source, they'll be prompted to select the account they want to use,

   prove that they have access to the account if they have 2FA enabled, and allow the PlusPortals to connect to the Drive account by selecting Continue > Allow.
   

6. Once permissions have been allowed, you will be able to see the Google Drive files right through the interface in PlusPortals.
   

7. Navigate to the file you want to share and do the following:
   • Add a Description.
   • Select a folder, or add a new folder to place the file in.
   • Choose which sections the file is visible to.
   • Optional: Send an E-mail notification to those it is visible to.
   • Click Save.
     
     

Add a File as a Student/Parent

Students or Parents can upload a file from their Google Drive when submitting an assignment. 

1. On the Overview page, scroll to the Coursework box.
   

   If you are logged as a Parent and submitting an assignment, you must first select More for the selected student and scroll to Coursework.

2. Find the assignment where you want to attach the file to and select in the actions column.
3. Select Submit Assignment.
   
4. Optional: Enter in a Description, Comments and Text about your assignment.
5. Select Attach File From > Google Drive.
   
6. Login with your selected Google Account.
7. The first time the user selects Google Drive as the source, they'll be prompted to select the account they want to use,

   prove that they have access to the account if they have 2FA enabled, and allow the PlusPortals to connect to the Drive account by selecting Continue > Allow.
   

8. Once permissions have been allowed, you will be able to see the Google Drive files right through the interface in PlusPortals. Navigate to the file you want to share and click Select.