PSU - Uploading Files (Artifacts) to Mahara

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Summary

This article explains how to upload files, also known as artifacts, to Mahara. This article will be helpful to PSU faculty making ePortfolios in Mahara that want to include files from their computer.

How-To

Task: Upload files (artifacts) to Mahara.

 

Instructions

Adding Files

Before adding your files to your Portfolio page(s), gather the information you'd like to add in a digital format (eg. a PDF).

Step 1 - Log in to myPortal 

Step 2 - Search for Mahara ePortfolio 

Step 3 - Click on Mahara. This will take you to your Mahara dashboard page.

Step 4 - Click on Main Menu (stacked lines) on the upper right side of the dashboard.

Step 5 - Click on the down arrow next to "Create"

Step 6 - Click on the Files section

A screenshot of Mahara showing the Content and Files options in the righthand sidebar circled in magenta.

Step 6 - Upload files by checking the Upload File box

Step 7 - Click Choose Files or drag and drop files from your computer. Once you have selected your files, click Choose

A screenshot of Mahara's FIles section with multiple textboxes. The first reads "Gather information to include in your Portfolio pages. Upload it into the File Section either under Content:Files or on your Portfolio when creating a block type on your page." The second box reads "Check the 'Upload File' box - always activate to Choose Files. Check the Automatic resizing if uploading image(s) only. Click 'CHoose Files' to browse files on your computer. Click 'CHoose' after selecting your files from your computer." The third text box says "Space Saving Tips: Compress large files before uploading, Use Youtube or Kalture to upload video and embded a link on your portfolio page." The fourth text box reads "Organization Tips: Use folders to keep your files tidy. Name the folder, Press "'Create FOlder.' Add files to the folder by opening folder before uploading OR drag and drop files into the folder."

Tips

  • Rather than filling your Mahara drive space with large files, compress them when possible. Rather than uploading large video files into Mahara, use YouTube, Kaltura, or a similar service to host the video online, and then embed the file onto your Mahara portfolio page.
  • To organize your files and find them more easily when you wish to add them to blocks on your eportfolio pages,  create folders. You do this by entering a name for the folder in the text field next to "Create Folder," and then click Create Folder. You can add files to the folder anytime by clicking on the folder and uploading files. You may also add files to the folder by dragging the file's icon from its original location and dropping it onto the folder.

Outcome

Users should be able to upload files (artifacts) to Mahara.

Further Readings

Accessing Mahara

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