Topic Overview

Blackboard  Assignments can be graded online allowing students immediate feedback.

When used with group assignments, all members of the group can view comments without requiring the instructor to duplicate grading. You can also add comments to individual group members.

Steps

  1. Go to the Grade Center and click in the cell of the assignment you want to grade, and select "Attempt xx/xx/xxxx," where xx/xx/xxxx is the date the assignment was submitted:



  2. The Grade Assignment window opens:




    1. Clicking the "comment bubble" icon gives you the choice to add a comment anywhere in the paper or to highlight text. You can also 
  3. Click Submit. This automatically creates an item in the Grade Center which allows for student grades to be entered.

Sources and Relevant Links

Getting Started with Assignments