Create an assignment in Blackboard Ultra Course View
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title | Blackboard Assignment Grade Center Column Created |
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When an instructor creates a Blackboard assignment, a column for that assignment is automatically created in the Grade Center. |
Create an assignment
On the Course Content page, select the plus sign wherever you want to add an assignment. In the menu, select Create to open the Create Item panel and select Assignment from the slide out panel. The New Assignment page opens.
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Enter a descriptive title for the assignment. If you do not enter a title, it will default to "New Assignment" + the date the assignment was created.

Add content
Select the plus sign to open the menu to add text, files, and questions. You can add files and text, such as instructions for the assignment using the

Show or hide the assignment
By default, the item is Hidden From Students. If you wish to make it available, select Visible to Students from the drop down menu. Alternatively, you can set release conditions for the assignment by selecting Release Conditions.

Assignment settings
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title | Add text, files and questions |
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title | Add text, files and questions |
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| Select the plus sign to open the menu and make a selection. You can choose a question type, add a question pool, or reuse questions and content from existing assessments. You can add files and text, such as instructions for the assignment. |
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title | Add an optional description |
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title | Optional Description |
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| The description appears under the assignment title on the Course Content page. The description is often instructions or information that you want the students to have to complete the assignment. |
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