Instructors create and manage Assignments through the dedicated tool. It is also possible to duplicate existing Assignments and even copy them to different course sites.

The Create New option in the Content area links to the Assignment creation options and will automatically embed the result within a Content module. Alternatively, the Add Existing option can be used to link an already created Assignment.

Create an Assignment via Assignment Tool

Create an assignment in the Assignments tool via the New Assignment button.

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Click on Assignments → New Assignment to start creating an assignment.

Create or link an Assignment in Content

Create an Assignment in Content via Create New and then Assignment.

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The Create New button in the top-right corner of a Content item.

The Add Existing option will provide options for linking to existing Assignments.

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Click on Content → Create New → Assignment to create an assignment linked within Content.

Configure Assignment settings

1. On the New Assignment page, enter the assignment Name, add the maximum Grade (optional), and add a Due Date if necessary.

   • A Due Date is the submission deadline of the assignment. Students can still submit after this date however submissions made after this date will be marked as late, and late penalties might apply.

   • The End Date is the final date and time that the assignment will allow new submissions. Once the end date of the assignment has passed, users can no longer submit to that assignment folder for credit. Learn more about the End Date in Availability Dates and Conditions.

2. Select each of the right hand drop-down menus (Availability Dates & Conditions, Submission & Completion, and Evaluation & Feedback) to set the specific assignment parameters

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The Assignment configuration page.

Add Assignment Instructions

Assignment Grade Options

Availability Dates & Conditions

Submission & Completion Options

Evaluation & Feedback

Review Assignment Details and Save

Once all assessment details are reviewed, toggle the visibility indicator to make the assignment accessible to students on the chosen start date and time. Then select Save and Close to save the assignment.

By default, Assignments are invisible and must be made visible in order for them to become available on the start date/time (the start date/time will not trigger the visibility of the assignment alone)

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Visibility can also be toggled after the assignment is closed using the drop-down arrow next to the assignment name.