In Brightspace, creating assignments is a straightforward process that allows you to align these assessments with your course objectives and learning outcomes. This unit will guide you through the steps to create assignments using the native Brightspace assignments tool and Turnitin LTI. The guidelines emphasize accessibility and are aligned with Universal Design of Learning (UDL) principles that cater to diverse learning needs, enriching the educational journey for all students.
Option A
Click on the Assignments tab from the top navbar.
Option B
Click on the Course Admin link at the top menu.
Click on the Name tab.
Click on the Assignments link.
If you choose to filter course tools by category, the assignments tool is listed in the assessments category.
Option C
- Click on Content link on the top navbar.
- Select the module where you want to create an assignment.
- Click on the Upload/Create button.
- Select New Assignment.
Once you access the Assignment tool, click on the New Assignment button.
1 Name. Type in the assignment name.
2 Instructions. Type in instructions.
3 Attachments. Attach files or recordings if you wish.
Link the assignment to the gradebook
1 Grade Out Of. Click on the word ‘Ungraded’ in the Grade Out Of field.
2Points. Enter the maximum points possible for that assignment.
A Evaluation & Feedback. Click on the Evaluation & Feedback section on the right and select Add Rubric if you wish.
Expand the Submission & Completion tab.
File Submissions. This is a default option. Students can upload various types of files including .docx, PDF, ppt, etc.
Text Submissions. Students are prompted to type text directly in Brightspace.
On Paper Submissions. There will be a Mark As Complete button to track the assignments submitted offline.
Observed in Person. Similar to On Paper, this is for in-person assessments with no digital submission, focusing on completion tracking.
1 Visibility toggle button. Click on the visibility toggle button at the bottom of the screen and set it to the Visible option.
2 Availability Dates & Conditions.
A Due Date. Set the due date in the Due Date box located below the assignment name.
Locate the assignment you wish to edit in the list of assignments.
Click on the arrow next to the assignment’s name to open its settings.
Click on the Edit Assignment option.
Modify desired options.
Click Save and Close to update the assignment after making all desired edits.
In the Assignment edit mode, click on the Evaluation & Feedback tab.
Checkmark the “Hide student names during assessment” option under the Anonymous Marking section.
Click on the Availability Dates & Conditions tab on the right.
Click on the Manage Special Access link under the Special Access section.
Select the first radio button from the top.
Click on the Add Users to Special Access button.
Set the due date and availability exceptions. Remember that these dates will affect only the student(s) you select in this area.
Checkmark the student(s) you wish to allow special access.
You must create groups in Brightspace before you proceed (click on Course Admin > Groups.)
1 Group Assignment. Expand the Submission & Completion section on the right side of the assignment interface.
Click on the Assignments tab from the top navbar.
Click on the New Assignment button.
You can also access the Turnitin tool by editing existing Brightspace assignments.
Click on the Evaluation & Feedback tab on the right.
Click on the Manage Turnitin link under the Turnitin Integration section.
1 Checkmark the “Enable Similarity Report for this folder” option.
A If you wish to allow students to view the similarity report, checkmark the “Allow learners to see similarity scores in their submission folder” option.
Click on the Assignments link on the top navbar and locate the assignment that received student submissions.
Click on the chevron next to the assignment name.
Select View Submissions.
Click the percentage bar next to the submission title to view the similarity report.
