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Assignments allow you to build virtual assessments for students. They are straightforward to use and allow students to submit digital documents easily.
Tests and assignments are both considered Assessments. They differ in their settings and the submission types.
Make sure you plan the type of assessment you will use when you design the assessments for a course.
In the following instructions, you will learn how to create Assignments.
Select the plus icon (+) on the Content page. A drop-down menu is displayed.
Select Create from the drop-down menu. The Create Item panel is displayed.
Select Save. Note: Students are able to submit documents, add text, images, files, and more.
Select the assignment from the Content page.
Select Due date to set the due date and time.
Select options that apply for the assignment:
Prohibit late submissions: Late attempts are not accepted. Attempts in progress will be submitted automatically at due date and time.
Prohibit new attempts after due date: Students cannot start new attempts once due date and time has passed.
Allow classroom conversations: Allows students to collaborate with each other. For more information, visit Using Class Conversations
Navigate to the Grading & Submissions section.
Select any of the following to set additional grading options.
Hide students names: Submissions will not be attached to student names
2 graders per student: If your course has non-student graders enrolled, you can assign the graders to mark assignments.
Peer review: Allow students to evaluate each others' work.
Note: You cannot use Peer review and Prohibit late submissions at the same time.
Post assessment grades automatically: This will post grades as soon as they have been marked. Without this feature turned on, assignments graded are saved in a draft format. You can manually release grades individually or as a whole.
Navigate to the Additional Tools section.
Optional: Select Add grading rubric to either create, or add an existing rubric. For more information, visit Creating a Rubric
Optional: Select Assign to Groups to make a group assignment. For information on group assignments, visit Creating and Assigning Groups, Creating a Group Assignment , and Grading a Group Assignment.
Select Save. Assignment Settings are saved.
There are a variety of other assignment options. Many will not apply, as they are relevant for tests.
The following resource from Seneca's Accessible Learning Services provides practical guidance for applying approved extended-time accommodations to tests and exams.
Faculty quick reference · PDF
Use this quick reference to calculate the total writing time for students with approved extended-time accommodations. The required multiplier is identified in the student's Accommodation Letter.
Extended-time multipliers
Example calculation
A 60-minute test with a 1.5x accommodation provides 90 minutes of total writing time.
What's included in the guide?
View the resource
Extended Time — PDF
This short video covers creating an assignment and takes a quick look at assignment settings.
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