How to Create an Assignment

Step 1. Consider starting in the module this assignment will live in (students will access your materials through Modules). Click on + to Add an Assignment to this Module.

Step 2. Select Create Assignment. A box will appear for you to provide the Assignment Name. Then choose Add Item.

Step 3. Your new assignment will appear at the end of your module. Click on the title of the Assignment to be able to Edit it.

Step 4. There will be a Rich Content Editor Box. Many of the available features may be familiar to you.

Step 5. You can assign Points for this assignment. Then you could also list the assignment as Complete/Incomplete under Display Grades. Think about how students can demonstrate their learning. Under Submission Type, Online gives you many options.

External Tool enables students to submit a Google Doc from their Drive. More information on assigning a Google Doc so that each student receives a copy is available here.

6. Next you can determine how many times a student can submit and you can assign a due date as well as the date range a student can see the assignment within. Remember to Save your work! If you would like to check out Student View, you will need to Save & Publish.