FACULTY: How to Create Assignments

To create a new assignment in Blackboard:

1. In the Content tab, click the (+) icon, then click Create and scroll down to Assignment.
   • A Gradebook item is automatically created when an assignment is created. This can be edited on the right-side panel under “Grade Category.”
2. Add the assignment name at the top of the new assignment panel that opens.
3. To add your instructions, click into the text box and type or paste content. You are also able to upload a file or image using the editing tools available in the text box ribbon.
4. If you need to edit an assignment that has already been created:
   • From the course content, click the three dots (...) on the right side of the assignment and click Edit
     • Editing assignments should only be done before students have begun their submissions. 
     • You cannot change grade settings for an assignment if you have already graded other students’ submissions. 

Assignment Settings

1. Clicking the gear icon next to “Assignment Settings” will bring up a detailed view of what can be changed about that particular assignment. These include:
   • Assigning a Due Date and allowing or not allowing late submissions.
   • Allow class conversations within the assignment. This can be helpful for students to ask you questions within the assignment or help each other out if it is a homework assignment.
   • Change Grade category and number of attempts
   • Add a Time limit
   • Add and change the Assignment Description
   • Enable the SafeAssign anti-plagiarism tool for the Assignment

Additional Information

For more information on assignments in Blackboard, see Create and Edit Assignments on the Blackboard webpage.