The checklists tool allows you to provide a list of steps or items in your course. This can assist in guiding students to complete assignments, readings, and other additional tasks without assigning a grade to this progress. Checklist data is available through Class Progress where you can view each individual student’s interaction with a Checklist.
Accessing Checklists
The Checklist tool can be accessed through Course Tools → Checklist. It can also be accessed through Course Administration.
Making Checklists
1. In the Checklists area, click the New Checklist button
2. Complete required fields to create a new Checklist
There will be a space to enter the Name and Description of the checklist, as well as choosing whether it opens in a new window when selected. Click Save to create the checklist.
Once Save is selected, a new area appears below the New Window checkbox, where Categories and Items can be created.
Creating Categories
Categories can be viewed as sub-headings for the checklist (i.e. Homework, Lecture Content, Assignments in progress, etc.). They are required to make a checklist function.
1. Click the New Category button
To create a category, begin by clicking the New Category button.
2. Complete required fields and the Category will appear in the checklist editor
The option to give the category a Name and Description appear, then click the Save button. Once created, the category will appear in the checklist editor and now Items can be assigned to it.
Creating Items
Items represent the actual content being checked off. They must be added to a category first, in order to function.
1. Click the New Item button
To create an Item, begin by clicking the New Item button.
2. Complete required fields and the Item will appear in the checklist editor.
There are options to assign the item to a category, name it, create a description, assign a due date, and display the item in the course calendar. Click Save when done. Once created, the item will appear in the checklist editor.
Attaching Checklists to Content
Checklists can be added directly into Brightspace’s Content area using the Add Existing button. Learn more here: New Content Page . Checklists can also be viewed directly from the Checklists tool.
