Accessing the Internet
When designing online learning materials, consider that not all students will have access to fast or reliable broadband. Where possible, provide alternatives to large downloads and high-bandwidth activities, such as downloadable documents, audio-only options, transcripts and lower-resolution video.
What is a reasonable file size?
There is no definitive answer to this question, however before uploading any file to the Learning Space you should first consider the compression tips on the following pages:
- I'm uploading a Word document.
- I'm uploading a PDF document.
- I'm uploading a Powerpoint document.
- I'm uploading a video file.
- I'm uploading an audio file.
- I'm uploading an image.
- I'm uploading a collection of files. (see Zip guidelines)
- I'm uploading a large file.
By following these guidelines you should be able to reduce the size of your files.
Can I use third-party software to reduce the size of my file?
Some third-party applications and websites can be used to compress files. Before using them, consider the potential security and privacy implications, particularly when uploading University-related content. Many of the same file reduction features are available within University-supported software, making additional third-party tools unnecessary.
Further Support
For further support on Learning Space, or to report any issues with this guide, please get in touch with the Digital Learning Team via dlsupport@falmouth.ac.uk. Alternatively, please refer to the numerous help guides found on our Knowledge Base.
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