This article explains how to create HuskyCT assignments for individual student assessment. For instructors looking to create group assignments, please review: Creating a Group Assignment.

Overview

• The HuskyCT Assignment is a tool that instructors can use to:

  • Receive online student assignment submissions (including text, various file types, Kaltura etc).

  • Provide feedback and grading on student submissions

  • Scan student submissions for plagiarism using SafeAssign.

• If students submit a file (support types include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF documents) instructors can access these files through the Grade Center and can use the “Inline Grading” feature to view, annotate, and grade the work.

• If SafeAssign is enabled, student submissions will be compared against sources on the internet and in various databases. An Originality report indicating the percentage of matching text will be generated including any sources identified. For more detailed information please see Blackboard’s help.

Instructions

1. To create a new Assignment, navigate to the Content Area, Content Folder, or Learning Module where you want to post the Assignment for students to access.

2. Choose Assignment from the Assessments drop-down menu at the top of the screen.

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3. Enter a Name for the Assignment.

4. Type in Instructions if needed.

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5. Click Browse My Computer and select the file to attach.

6. The box next to Due Date must be checked for the Due Date to take effect

7. Enter the Points Possible for the Assignment, then either add a rubric or continue to the next step.

8. Click Submission Details to expand the submission details.

   1. Assignment Type: Select Individual Submissions, the default option. For Group Assignments refer to, Creating a Group Assignment

   2. Number of Attempts: The default is Single Attempt, but you can choose Multiple attempts or Unlimited attempts

      
      Note: Instructor must Grade, Clear, or “Ignore” each attempt to prevent getting “Needs Grading” reminders.

9. (Optional) Check the plagiarism tools and change any options if needed. What is SafeAssign?

   1. Check the first box to change the assignment into a SafeAssignment

   2. Check the second box to allow students to view the SafeAssign originality report.

   3. Check the third box if the assignment is a draft and there will be future SafeAssign submissions.

10. (Optional) Grading Options (click on the link to expand). Choosing either one of these options will bring up additional fields to fill in. See Blackboard’s help for more information on Anonymous Grading or Delegated Grading.

11. Enter Display of Grades preferences.

    1. The default settings are shown. Use the drop-down menus to choose other options. These settings can also be accessed from the assignment’s Grade Center column.

12. Set the Availability Dates.
    Note: Make sure the Assignment is Available The boxes next to Limit Availability must be checked for the dates/times to take effect.

13. Click Submit to add the assignment to the course.

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