Information Technology Services
| Step 1. Go to the Control Panel |
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| Step 2. Go to the Content Area where you want to deploy the assignment. Assignments can be created on any "Content Area" page (e.g. Assignments or Course Documents....) |
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| Step 3. Click on the Learning Unit drop-down menu, select Assignment, and click the GO button. |
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Step 4. Provide a name for the assignment, choose a color
for the assignment title name, fill in the points possible, and
then ask a question and/or provide instructions as to the process
for assignment completion. Note that here I have described for the students the entire process for downloading, completing, and uploading their completed assignment. |
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Step 5: Set the Availability Options. Be certain to check the "Do you want to make the assignment visible?" option. If you want to know who and when students access the file, check the "Do you want to track the number of views?" option If you want to have the assignment available for a limited time, then check the "Availability Dates:" and CHANGE the Display Until date. |
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| Step 6. Attach the assignment if you have not clearly defined it above so that the students can download and fill in the assignment |
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| Step 7. Submit your assignment and settings. |
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| Step 8. What students have to do: |
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| Finally they can either Save or Submit. Submit is final and they will no longer be able access their assignment - it is submitted. Save allows them to continue working, but does not sent the document to the instructor? |
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| Step 9. Go to the Control Panel of your Blackboard course. Go to the Gradebook in the Assessment Area and find the column with the assignment and click on the ! (needs grading) icon. Click on the View button to the right and correct the students assignment, assign and file in a grade and provide feedback for both yourself and the student. |
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August 23, 2006