Include files in instructions and messages

Increase student engagement by including files in instructions and try again messages.

Do one of the following in New Assignment, Edit Assignment, or Try Again:

  • To include a photo, video, or file in the instructions, tap the Attach Files button, then do one of the following:

    • To add a new photo or video, tap Camera, then use the camera to create a new photo or video.

    • To add an existing photo or video, tap Photos Library, search for or navigate to a photo or video, then tap the photo or video.

    • To add an existing audio file, tap Files, search for or navigate to an audio file, then tap the file.

  • To include a drawing in your instructions, tap the Drawing and Handwriting Tool button, create a drawing, then tap Done.

  • To include audio instructions, tap the Audio button, then do one of the following:

    • To add new audio, tap Record Audio, then use the controls to create a new message.

    • To add an existing audio file, tap Files, search for or navigate to an audio file, then tap the file.

    To rename an audio file, double-tap the name, then enter a new name.

To reorder files, touch and hold the thumbnail, then drag it to a new location in the instructions. To remove a file, tap the Delete button.

Tip: You can also add a file by dragging it from one app and dropping it to instructions in Schoolwork.

Note:

  • You can’t add files larger than 2 gigabytes (GB) in your instructions.

  • You can add up to 20 files in instructions, but only one file when asking a student to retry an activity.

  • To share a file, use a file in other assignments or apps, or save a file to use at a later time, touch and hold the thumbnail, then tap Share.