How do I create a Blackboard assignment?

Owned by Erin Warner, created
Last updated: Oct 11, 2023
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Instructions

  1. In a Content Area or folder, select Assessment.

  2. Then select Assignment from the drop down menu.

  3. On the next screen, complete the Assignment information:

  • Name: The assignment name will also show in the grade center column.

  • Instructions: This information will appear on the screen. Use the functions in the content editor to format text, embed images or videos, create tables, etc.

  • (Optional) Assignment Files: Attach assignment files. 

    • Select Browse My Computer to upload a file from your computer or attach an existing file from the course's Content Collection. 

NOTE: After selecting a file, you must click on Attach File in order for the file to be attached to the assignment

  • Due Date: Assignments with due dates automatically show in the course calendar and will be marked late in the grade center. Late submissions are also tracked by the Retention Center.

4. The Grading section is divided into three parts. Click on each section below for more details.

Select individual or group assignment.

  • Groups must exist before you create group assignments. If a group is created after an assignment accepted submissions, the new group will not be able to submit anything.

  • Select how many attempts to allow and which score to use in the Grade Center.

    • If you select more than one attempt, you can also decide which attempt to use in the Grade Center (e.g., first, last, average, highest).

  • Choose to grade assignments anonymously and assign other graders to help grading tasks. Remove anonymity on a specific date or after all submissions are graded.

  • Roles with default grading privileges include instructor, teaching assistant, and grader. Assign submissions based on random sets or groups. Instructors view all grades and feedback before reconciling and assigning a final grade.

  • Select Grade Center column settings such as whether or not to show the grade to students.

  • Only your Primary selection appears to students in My Grades.

  • Choose to include the assignment score in grading calculations, or whether to show the grade and statistical information to students in My Grades.

5. Set the Availability options.

6. Select the appropriate options for availability, tracking, and display dates. 

TIP: Always make the assignment link available. To control when the link appears to students, use display dates.

7. Click Submit. A green bar will be displayed at the top indicating creation of the Assignment was successful.

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