This guide explains the different ways teachers and students can upload content to Showbie. Depending on your device, you can upload files, photos, voice notes, comments, and more to assignments, class discussions, and communities.
Upload Existing Files
Upload from Cloud Storage
Attach files stored in Google Drive or another supported cloud storage provider without downloading them first to easily share documents, presentations, or other resources with your class. It provides a convenient way to access and attach files stored in the cloud without leaving the app.
Available Methods
On the iPad
You can:
Take a photo using your iPad's camera.
Choose from your Photo Library.
Share files from another app, such as Notes, Pages, Files, or supported Cloud storage apps.
✍️ Can't access your photos?
If your photo library appears empty or unavailable in Showbie, check that Showbie has permission to access your photos:
Open Settings on your iPad.
Tap Apps > Showbie (or scroll down and tap Showbie on older versions of iPadOS).
Tap Photos.
Choose Full Access or allow access to your photo library.
If you don't see the Photos option, return to Showbie and try opening your photo library again. iPadOS will prompt you to grant permission.
On the Web
You can upload files directly from your computer, including:
PDFs
Documents
Images
Presentations
Other supported file types
These options give you flexibility to add files in the way that works best for you!
Uploading Files from your Computer
To start, go to any assignment and open Materials (alternatively, click to any student.)
Click the plus icon to begin adding a file.
Your device's file browser will then open for you to search for your file
Find the file you’d like to upload and click Open to add the file to Showbie
Next Steps
Once your file has been uploaded, you can:
Annotate supported file types.
Leave comments or voice notes.
Return submissions to students.