Checklists

The checklists tool allows instructors to provide a list of steps or items in the course to track progress. This can assist in guiding students to complete assignments, readings, and other additional tasks without assigning a grade to this process. Checklist data is available through Class Progress where instructors 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.

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Checklist is located under Course Tools

Making Checklists

1. In the Checklists area, click the New Checklist button

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The New Checklist button is located at the top left of the Checklists area

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: Content . Checklists can also be viewed directly from the Checklists tool.