How to use the File Share

Engageli’s File Share feature allows instructors to upload and distribute documents directly within the classroom. You can easily show a high-resolution presentation without sharing your screen. Change slides faster and avoid common screen share issues. This guide explains how to share files with learners and manage access.

Upload Files in the Content Manager Before Class

Instructions

1. Go to the Admin Portal.

2. Click Class Management on the left to expand the menu. 

3. Select your class or use the search field to find your class. 

4. Click Content Manager.

5. Click the +Add button on the top right side of the screen.

6. Select Upload Files.

7. Upload the file from your computer.

8. You will see a notification at the bottom of the screen when the file is successfully uploaded.

9. Click the pencil icon below Download/Edit to make changes to the title of the file or add a description.

10. Click Save after making any changes.

Use the File Share During Class

Instructions

1. Click the Present button at the bottom of the screen.

2. Click File Share under Classroom activities.

3. Click Share on a pre-loaded file.

4. Or, drag & drop or click to select a file from your computer.

5. After the file uploads, click Share.

Note: You can select Save to Content for next session to save the file and add it to the Content Manager in the Admin Portal. 

6. After you click Share, the file will open in the main window and the Class Gallery will open in a panel on the right.

Note: TAs and learners on the podium can also navigate the presentation.

Pro Tip! Turn on auto-detection for tags in the Admin Portal so that any Action Tags (polls, timer, recording, etc.) are auto-activated when you give your presentation.

View PowerPoint Presentation Notes

Click the Show Speaker Notes icon in the top left corner of the screen to view presentation notes.

Note: If you typically use Google Slides, you can easily convert those files into PowerPoint:

1. Open your Google Slides presentation in your browser.
2. Click File in the top-left corner.
3. Hover over Download in the dropdown menu.
4. Select Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx).
5. The .pptx file will download to your computer.
6. Upload the .pptx into the File Share.

Use Pointer Tool

Use the Pointer Tool to turn your cursor into a visible pointer and guide participant attention while presenting with the File Share. Click here to learn more.

View Class Gallery

A view of the Class Gallery opens in the right pane when you're using the PDF Share so that you have a view of your learners during your presentation. You can open and close the Gallery as needed. 

Note: You can also use the overlay gallery feature.

 Need more help? Contact Support.