Add Google Drive Content as an Activity

You can add content from Google Drive as an activity in the learning path.

Before you begin

This task is different depending on the version of MindTap used in your class.

If these directions do not match what you see in your class, click MindTap version in the toolbar above and select your MindTap version.

  1. Click + Add / Create > Activity.
  2. Click Google Drive.

    The first time you access Google Drive, grant MindTap access to manage your Google Drive files:

    1. Click Sign in and sign in to the Google account you want to use.
    2. When prompted to grant access to your Google account, click Allow.

    Your Google Drive files are listed.

  3. Select the file to use for the activity.

    If needed, clear Show files that have been shared with students. By default, only already-shared content is shown.

    You can share other files or upload a new file.

  4. Click Continue.
  5. Optional: Specify text to display before or after the document.
  6. Click Save.
  7. In the Editing Activity window, set the activity title, description, dates, and location in the learning path to assign the activity to your course.
    Title
    Label for the activity in the learning path.
    Description
    Information or instructions displayed when the activity is opened.
    Require Password
    Password protection for scoreable activities to prevent students from accessing them ahead of time.
    Available Date
    When students can start work on the activity.
    Due Date
    When students must end work on the activity.
    Associated Topic
    Textbook topic related to the activity.
    Order Within Topic
    Position in the learning path under the specified topic.
  8. Click Add.

  1. At the top of the learning path, click + Activity > Activity > Add External Content.
  2. Click Google Drive.

    The first time you access Google Drive, grant MindTap access to manage your Google Drive files:

    1. Click Sign in and sign in to the Google account you want to use.
    2. When prompted to grant access to your Google account, click Allow.

    Your Google Drive files are listed.

  3. Select the file to use for the activity.

    If needed, clear Show files that have been shared with students. By default, only already-shared content is shown.

    You can share other files or upload a new file.

  4. Click Continue.
  5. Optional: Specify text to display before or after the document.
  6. Click Save.
  7. Enter your assignment information and click Next.
    Title
    Label for the activity in the learning path.
    Description
    Information or instructions displayed when the activity is opened.
    Date Available
    When students can start work on the activity.
    Date Due
    When students must end work on the activity.
  8. Optional: Set any student accommodations for this activity.
  9. When you are finished, click Save All.
  10. Set the activity's location on the learning path in Folder and Placement.
  11. Click Save.