Instructions
In Blackboard you can create assignments for your students to complete; the instructions below will show you how.
- In the course content menu, select a folder in which you wish to place the assignment. In this example, we will use the "Assignments" Folder.
- In the build bar hover over the "Assessment" button.
- Click "Assignment".
A new screen will appear containing the details of the Assignment.
- Add a title to the Name and Color box.
- Add instructions
- This is a great place to specify the file type you would like your students to submit, “Please turn in a Word Document” for example
- Attach a file if needed
- Select a due date
- Fill out the points possible
- Associate a Blackboard Rubric if you wish (these need to be created in Blackboard)
- Review and change submission details if desired:
- This area controls Assignment Type: Individual, Group, or Portfolio Submission
- This are controls Number of Attempts: Single, Multiple, Unlimited
- Select the Plagiarism Tools if desired
- Fill out the grading options. This area controls the delegation of grading. Most assignments leave these settings at default
- Fill out the display of grades. This area controls the visibility of grading, most assignments leave these settings at default
- Choose the assignment availability
- Choose whether or not to have views tracked
- Click "submit"
- Click on the assignment link you just created to review what the assignment will look like for your students when they access it
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