Class Files Folder in Virtual Labs

The “Class Files” folder is a read-only folder in the Virtual Labs where instructors can provide files for the students to use for their course work.

Inside the “Class Files” folder there are several sub-folders for each course:

Requesting a Class Files Folder

To request a Class Files folder, contact us with your class details and the files you wish to upload.

Creating or Modifying Files as an Instructor

Every instructor has read/write permissions to the Class Files sub-folder for their course. To create new files or modify the files in your Class Files folder:

1. Connect to the MET Virtual Labs.
2. Open the “Class Files” folder and navigate to your course’s sub-folder.



3. Create or modify your files as needed; they will be updated for all students.

Working with Class Files as a Student

Students have read-only access to the Class Files folder. When working on assignments, students should make their own copy of the required files.

1. Connect to the MET Virtual Labs.
2. Open the “Class Files” folder and navigate to your course’s sub-folder.
3. Drag and drop the file needed for the assignment to the Virtual Lab’s blue desktop.



4. Close the “Class Files” folder and work with the copied file.
5. Save the file remotely (instructions here) to avoid losing changes when logging off.