Creating an Assignment

Summary

This document explains how to create an assignment in Blackboard.

Instructions

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. See /wiki/spaces/TBD/pages/141000791 for information on which files students can submit.
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
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