Instructional (I:) Drive

The Instructional Drive (I:) provides storage space on the network for instructors to use in teaching courses. For each requested course I: drive, a folder is created that both the instructor and students in the course can access.

Common uses for course I: Drives:

• Providing students additional network space for large or collaborative course projects
• Submitting and returning student assignments
• Posting course materials or restricted web sites

Requesting an I: Drive:

When possible, I: Drives should be requested prior to the first week of classes. Requests are processed within 5 working days of submission.

 

Request an I: Drive

Standard configuration of I: Drive folders:

Sample Course Folder:  I:\Exp101

Subfolders of I:\Exp101:

Folder:	Examples:	Purpose:
\student	\exp10101 \exp10102 \exp10103	Individual student's folders. The designated student and the instructor have read/write privileges.
\private	\private	Only the instructor has privileges (read/write). Students cannot access.
\public	\public	This folder is read-only for students and read/write accessible to instructor. This is where a restricted course web site can be published.
\workshop	\workshop	Everyone in the class has read/write privileges to this folder. It is useful for students working on collaborative projects.

 

If you have questions about I: Drives contact any FITS Staff Member.