Create and Add an Assignment to Your Course
Creating and adding assignments is a key part of managing your course content. This process involves first creating an assignment with all necessary details and resources, and then linking it to a specific chapter within your course. Completing these steps ensures that students can access and complete the assignment as part of their learning path.
This workflow consists of two main procedures:
- Create an Assignment – Set up a new assignment with a title, instructions, and optional resources.
- Add the Assignment to a Course – Link the created assignment to a specific chapter in your course and make edits if needed.
Create an Assignment
Creating an assignment allows you to provide students with tasks, instructions, and supporting resources. This step is necessary before you can add the assignment to a course chapter.
To create an assignment
1. Go to the Library section.
The Library section opens, displaying available resources.
2. Select Assignments.
The Assignments page appears, listing existing assignments.
3. Click Create Assignment.
The assignment creation window opens.
4. Enter the assignment title in the Title field.
The title is displayed as the name of the assignment.
5. (Optional) Add instructions in the Instructions field.
The instructions are shown to students when they view the assignment.
Note: Providing clear instructions helps students understand the assignment requirements.
6. (Optional) Attach resources such as images, videos, audio files, or documents.
The attached resources are available to students as part of the assignment.
Note: Supporting resources can help clarify the assignment or provide necessary materials.
7. Click Save to create your assignment.
The assignment is saved and added to your list of assignments.
8. Close the assignment window.
You return to the Assignments page and see your new assignment listed.
Add the Assignment to a Course
Adding the assignment to a course makes it accessible to students within a specific chapter. This step integrates the assignment into your course structure.
To add the assignment to a course
1. Go to Products.
The Products section opens, displaying your available courses.
2. Select your course.
The course details page appears.
3. Choose the chapter where you want to add the assignment.
The chapter details are displayed.
4. Click on Assignment.
The assignment selection dropdown appears.
5. From the dropdown menu, select the assignment you want to add to the chapter.
The selected assignment is now linked to the chapter.
6. (Optional) Edit the assignment if you need to make changes, then update it as needed.
The assignment is updated with your changes.
Note: Editing allows you to tailor the assignment for the specific chapter or update instructions and resources.