Assignments
How do you create assignments?
Add the assignments you'll use to review student work and give feedback
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It's helpful to build in batches in Brightspace. Follow the process in the video below to add your assignments.
Step 1: Create an assignment
Click Assignments from the navbar
Click the "New Assignment" button
Add the title
Add instructions in the text box (you can also do this later on)
Step 2: Link to grades
Click "Ungraded" for the option to associate the assignment with grades, or leave it ungraded
Note: If you choose to enter a "Score Out Of" rather than linking the item with an existing Grades item, the new assignment will be automatically added to Grades by default. This is why we recommend setting up the Grades area first and then linking your assignments as you create them.
Step 3: Configure the settings
Use the expandable boxes to the right of the screen to configure the assignment.
This is where you will go to...
Set when students will/will not be able to see the assignment
Expand Availability Dates & Conditions.
Set exceptions for certain students
Expand Availability Dates & Conditions and click Special Access.
Choose the type of submission (e.g., file upload)
Expand Submissions & Completion
Make it a group assignment
Expand Submissions & Completion (you'll need to have created Groups)
Looking for more?
Dig deeper into assignments and options for configuring them.