Somewhere to upload files for students to download?

Question

Hi, is there a site where I can upload files word/powerpoint where others can go onto and download them for free? I dont want the people downloading to be able to change these files.

Basically am a teacher, want students to be able to access revision notes but not mess around with them and change them hence ruining it for the others!

thanks

Answer 1

See if moodle or webct are available in your area. Those are the two things that my university classes used, and moodle is what we use in elementary schools.

Answer 2

To stop students messing about with your docs you will need to convert them to PDFs. If you don't have the software to do this, look for CutePDF - it should be free and it works well.



There are free places to upload and share PDFs. If you only need the PDFs to be up and online for a few days, there is http://freepdfhosting.com/ For longer there is Google's free service: http://docs.google.com/



However, if you are going to do a lot of this kind of thing, why not set up your own website? It will open up other opportunities for innovative projects online. It isn't difficult. You just need a domain name, a hosting account and a simple Content Management System. You would then upload the docs yourself using a very simple bit of software called an FTP programme (Filezilla is good and its free). For more advice, contact the Web Design Cottage.

Answer 3

I'm not sure about power point, but if you convert your word files to pdf, you can put them in a shared file on your network. The students can't edit them then.

Answer 4

it's called a learning platform and most UK schools and colleges have one set up