Create an assignment in Blackboard Ultra Course View
The Assignment tool allows students to submit files to their instructor to grade, provide feedback, and be included in the grade center.
Blackboard Assignment Grade Center Column Created
When an instructor creates a Blackboard assignment, a column for that assignment will be automatically created in the Grade Center. If you want to set an exemption or exception for a student for an assignment, you can find more information here.
Create an assignment
In a blank Ultra Course Shell, select the add content button. From the menu select Create. The slide out window appears where you can then select assignment.
If you have existing content in your Ultra Course Shell, select the plus sign (the purple bar with the plus sign will appear when you hover your mouse between items) where you want to add an assignment. From the drop down menu, select Create to open the Create Item panel. Select Assignment.
The New Assignment page opens. Enter a descriptive title for the assignment as this is what students will see and select to view the assignment. If you do not enter a title, it will default to "New Assignment" plus the date the assignment was created. You can edit the name of the assignment after the fact, by clicking on the assignment and selecting the edit pencil next to the assignment name.
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.