How to Post Files (Such as Kid-Friendly Standards) to Your Blog - Classroom Blogging Tip

Hey, did your boss just tell you to post the Kid-Friendly Standards on your blog?  

I can help.

First, you need to put the document somewhere "public" where everyone can see it.  We cannot do this from Google Docs, as our accounts are not authorized to share outside the district.

Two good options are: in your Dropbox or on your Classpage.  

How to Use Dropbox to Post Documents

First, you need a Dropbox account.  Go to www.dropbox.com and set one up.  Then, sign in, and look for the Upload button to put your document in your Dropbox.

Click the button, and choose the file you want to upload (the one you want to share on your blog).

Once the file is uploaded, locate it and look for a "link" button.

Click on this to get a link where anyone can view the document.  Post this link on your blog for your readers, and they will be able to view and download the document as well.

Here is a Dropbox document of mine, so you can see what it would look like when your readers follow the link.

How to Use Your Classpage to Post Documents

Log in to your Classpage.

Click on "Add Files".

Click the button to upload your file.

Be sure to go to "Top to Save" after the file uploads.  This file can now be accessed when visiting your Classpage.  You can direct parents to your Classpage (in a blog post or newsletter) for access to the document.  They will have to click on "Files" or scroll down to that section in order to see it.

Here is a link to my Classpage, so you can see what it looks like to access the same file there.

Please let me know if you need help setting up a Dropbox account or attaching files to your posts!