Blackboard Assignments FAQ

• How do I set-up an Assignment using the Assignment Manager?
• How do I download from an assignment all students' submitted files at once?
• How do I enter a grade for an assignment?

FAQs

How do I set-up an Assignment using the Assignment Manager?

1. In the Control Panel, select a Content Area e.g., Assignments.
2. Click the down arrow next to the Select box (top right-hand corner)
3. Select Assignment.
4. Click Go.
5. Enter in a Name for the Assignment. (Note: Do not use symbols e.g., HW #1 in the name.)
6. Enter in the Points Possible. An option is to select a due date.
7. Enter in any instructions in the box.
8. Scroll Down. An option is to Attach local file/s.
9. Select Yes to make the Assignment available.
10. Select options to Track number of views, and choose Date restrictions.
11. Click Submit to finish.
12. Click OK.

How do I download from an assignment all students’ submitted files at once?

1. In the Grade Center, go to the assignment column heading and click on the down arrows (Action link).
2. Select Assignment File Download.
3. Click in the box next to the students’ names for papers to download. (Note: there is an option to Select all names at the top)
4. Click Submit. Click Download assignments now.
5. Click Save; select a place on your computer to store the file/s. Click Save.
6. When the Download is Complete, click Close.
7. Click OK. (The downloaded files still remain in the Grade Center until you remove them.)

How do I enter a grade for an assignment?

1. In the Grade Center, go to the assignment column.
2. Find the name of the student
3. Click in the box for the assignment
4. Enter a grade
5. Hit enter key
6. Repeat for each student

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