Accessing Assignments

Via the Activity Stream

• View the Stream by selecting the Activity menu option from the Institution Page.
• Click on the assignment name to open it.

Via the Calendar

• View the Calendar by selecting
  • the Calendar menu option from the Institution Page
  • the Calendar page from a course's navigation bar
• Click on the Due Dates button to view a list of assignments by due date.
• Click on the assignment name to open it.

Via the Course Content Page

• Enter the desired course through the Course option on the Institution Page.
• Select the Content page.
• Assignments can be listed directly on the Content page, within a folder or most likely in a learning module.
• If necessary, expand the folder or module.
• Find the desired assignment and click on the name to open it.

Via the Course Gradebook

• Enter the desired course through the Course option on the Institution Page.
• Select the Gradebook page.
• The status column indicates whether an item is Unopened, Submitted, Graded, or Past due.
• Find the desired assignment and click on the name to open it.

Assignment Details & Information

• Previous and Next buttons found beneath the title are used to navigate between assignments.
• The due date and time are indicated next to the calendar icon.
• If a rubric will be used, it can be viewed by clicking on "This item is graded with a rubric".
• Pay special attention to the number of attempts and time limit that have been imposed upon the completion of the assignment.
• When you are ready to start an assignment, click on the View instructions button.

Assignment Instructions

• Read the Assignment Instructions carefully before starting.
• The Details & Information section will indicate whether a Grading rubric will be used.
• If there is a rubric, click on the link and review the rubric to view the point allocation for different sections and criteria.
• Complete the assignment instructions in the Submission section.
• The Save and Close button will save the progress you have made, but it will not submit the assignment.
• Click the Submit button to submit your work and complete one of the attempts allowed.

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