The Gradebook Module now includes support for Homework/Assignment submissions. This feature obviates the need for instructors or administrators to maintain separate tools for collecting online submissions and grading, as assignment creation and assignment submission capabilities are integrated into one module.
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| 1 | Assignment Filter |
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- Searches by assignment title.
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- Links to the Gradebook Settings page.
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| | | 3 | View / Hide Categories | - Toggles the Category Table
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| | | 5 | All Assignment View | - Display the All Assignments List View.
| | | 6 | Export / Import Menu | - Toggle import / export drop down:
- Download Assignments Overview XLS
- Upload Assignments Overview CSV
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- Import Stellar Content ZIP
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- Filter assignments by state:
- To be Graded - display assignments with ungraded students.
- To be Approved - display assignments with unapproved grades.
- Completed - display assignments where all grades have been
entered and approved. - Deleted (if applicable) - display deleted assignments.
| / Solution Part Icons | - Flags the assignment has having a solution and/or assignment part:
- Assignment part
- Solution part
| | | 9 | Delete / Edit an Assignment | - Delete an assignment.
- Edit an assignment.
| | | 10 | Assignment State Filter | - Filters assignments by state.
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Adding an Assignment
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Click on a tab below to view the corresponding assignment creation step.
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- Name* : Name of the assignment.
- Summary : Description / Summary of the assignment
- Category* : Select which category the assignment should be associated with. This dropdown will be available if you have created categories.
- Allow Graders to View : When this option is checked, grader's will be able to view this assignment.
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- Grading Scheme*: The assignment's grading scheme.
- Numeric - Assignment is graded using numeric points.
- Letter - Assignment is graded using letter grades.
- Max Points* : The assignment's maximum points. Only used for Numeric Assignment
- Weight* : The weight of the assignment. This field will only display if you are using the average for your grading scheme.
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- Add Part : Add an assignment part. Assignments can have multiple assignment parts.
- Title* : Title of the assignment part.
- Part Type*: The assignment part type.
- Upload File - Select a file to be uploaded. 250MB max file size.
- Enter Contents - Enter contents manually into a textbox.
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- Add Part : Add an assignment part. Assignments can have multiple assignment parts.
- Title* : Title of the assignment part.
- Part Type*: The assignment part type.
- Upload File - Select a file to be uploaded. 250MB max file size.
- Enter Contents - Enter contents manually into a textbox.
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- Post On Date : When the assignment will be posted to the Calendar.
- Due Date* : The due date of the assignment.
- Release Solution On Date : The date the solution of the assignment will be released. Only available when the assignment has a solution part.
- Assignment Options :
- Allow students to submit their work online - Students can upload or enter assignment work through the gradebook. See Student Submissions
- Allow late submissions - Students can submit assignment submissions after the due date. Late assignments will be marked as "late".
- Allow students to view all other student submissions after due date - After the due date, students will be able to view other student's submissions.
- Allow students to comment on all other student submissions after due date - After the due date, students can comment on other student's submissions.
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Assignments Table
Adding an Assignment
There are three types of assignments: Graded, Homework, and Mixed.
| Graded | An assignment included in course grade calculation. |
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| Homework | An assignment that takes student submissions but is not included in course grade calculation. |
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| Mixed | An assignment that is included in course grade calculation and takes student submissions. |
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Editing and Deleting Assignments
Editing Assignments
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(8) icon for the assignment you would like to edit. - The Add Assignment form will display.
- Make the desired changes.
- Save the assignment.
Deleting Assignments
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(8) icon for the assignment you intend to delete. - A confirmation message will be displayed. Click Delete to remove the assignment.
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Filters on Assignments
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Filtering by Assignment State
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1. Filter By Assignment Name
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You can filter/search for assignment titles by entering text into the Assignment Filter (1). The number to the right of the Assignment Filter indicates how many assignments are currently displayed in the assignment list.
2. Filter By Assignment State
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Assignments can also be filtered by the assignments table by assignment state (9). Only assignments with the checked state will be displayed. The numerals indicate The number at the end of each line indicates how many assignments exist in each state. that 'state'. The assignments page will display assignments based on the states that are checked (via the checkboxes). Note: Assignments can exist in multiple states - for example, if two states e.g., an assignment has with both graded and ungraded students , it has both the state of will count twice – as an assignment that is To Be Graded and and an assignment that is To Be Approved.
An explanation of each stateDescriptions:
| To Be Graded | The assignment has one or more ungraded studentsdisplays number of assignments with missing grades. |
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| To Be Approved | The assignment has one or more displays number of assignments with unapproved grades. |
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| Completed | displays number of assignments where all grades have been
The assignment has all grades entered and approved. |
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| Deleted | The assignment was deleted. |
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| (if applicable) | displays number of deleted assignments. |
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