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OneDrive in Canvas for Students

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Students may need to view or turn in Canvas files in Clemson Microsoft OneDrive. This article will cover:

  • Viewing your Instructor’s OneDrive file for the first time
  • OneDrive File Sharing Settings
  • Uploading your OneDrive document into Canvas

VIEWING YOUR INSTRUCTOR'S ONEDRIVE FILE FOR THE FIRST TIME

The first time your instructor shares a OneDrive file with you, you may need to log in to your OneDrive to see the file.

Here is a sample of a file you might see in Canvas.  Click on it to open it in OneDrive.

Red arrow to linked file

If you are already logged in to Clemson OneDrive, the file will open.  If you have not or are not logged in to OneDrive, it may ask you to log in.  Put in your username @clemson.edu and click Next.

Microsoft 365 Sign in

Once you click Next, you will see a second sign in screen with your username@clemson.edu.  Fill in your Password. And click Sign in.

Microsoft 365 password

Now you should see the file.

 

HOW TO SET THE SHARE OPTION IN ONEDRIVE FOR A FILE YOU NEED TO UPLOAD IN CANVAS

Log in to your OneDrive. Click on My files.

Navigate to the file you want to turn in as a Canvas Assignment. Click on the circle beside it to select it. Click on Share

Red arrows to My files, selected file, Share


Click on the gear beside Copy link.

Red arrow to gear beside Copy link


Now click on People in Clemson University. And click Apply.  (This is the recommended option.  But it is not the only option. You may click here for an article on the other options.)

Red arrows to People in Clemson University and Apply

 

CANVAS: HOW TO TURN IN A ONEDRIVE DOCUMENT TO AN INSTRUCTOR IN CANVAS

Click on the module where you want to share a OneDrive document.  In this case, it is an Assignment.
Under submission type, click More and select OneDrive. If you are not logged in to OneDrive, you may be asked to log in.

Red arrow to More and One Drive


Select the file you want to submit and then click on Attach File.

Red arrow to selected file and Attach file


You will see the file you selected. Click Submit Assignment.

Red box around selected file and arrow to Submit Assignment


You should get a message that your assignment has been submitted.

Assignment submitted message

 

For more information about using OneDrive in Canvas at Clemson, see this post:

https://blogs.clemson.edu/online/onedrivelti/

 

If you have more questions, email ITHELP@clemson.edu or call 864-656-3494.

 

OneDrive in Canvas for Students