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Adding attachments to materials

Overview

Attach unlimited files to materials in courses, groups, or resources.

  • Files can only be uploaded individually.

  • Files can be a maximum of 512 MB.

Supported file types

Images

*.jpg, *.gif, *.png, *.jpeg

Media 

*.flv, *.mp4, *.mp3, *.mov, *.m4v, *.m4a, *.3gp, *.3g2, *.m2v, *.avi, *.mpg, *.asf, *.wma, *.wmv, *.wm, *.swf, *.rm, *.caf

Files

*.doc, *.docx, *.pdf, *.ppt, *.xls

Attach a file

  1. Navigate to a course, group, or resource.

  2. Select Materials or Resources.

  3. Click Add Materials or Add Resources and choose an option from the list.

  4. From the toolbar at the end of the description field, choose an icon to attach the corresponding file. Refer to the File type details table for more information.

  5. Follow the prompts. Alternatively, drag and drop the file into the toolbar. 

File type details

File type

Details

Link

Enter a URL or link to another course material.

Resource

Attach a link or file saved to your Schoology personal or group resources, or attach a file from your Schoology resource apps.

Only files or links can be attached to assignments. Other items in your resources such as pages, folders, or assessments cannot be attached to assignments.

Audio or video recordings (enterprise)

Record an audio or video file to attach to the material.

Ensure you have the latest version of your browser installed and the latest version of our System Requirements.

External tool

Attach an LTI tool.

Delete a file

  1. Navigate to a course, group, or resource.

  2. Select Materials or Resources.

  3. Select the material or resource for which you want to delete the file.

  4. Click the x on the attachment.

  5. Click Delete.

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