How to create an assignment dropbox

= How To Create An Assignment Dropbox =

The Assignment activity allows students to submit work to their teacher for grading. The work may be text typed online or uploaded files of any type the teacher?s device can read for example: word processed documents, spreadsheets, images, audio, and/or video clips. Grading may be by simple percentages or custom scales, or more complex rubrics may be used. Students may submit as individuals or in groups.

When reviewing assignment submissions, instructors can leave feedback comments, upload files such as student submissions with comments, or audio feedback. Assignments can be graded using points, a rubric, or grading guide. Grades entered on the Assignment grading page are automatically added to the Moodle gradebook. Assignments can be graded anonymously or with students identity shown.

Step 1
Ensure editing is turned on. Locate theSection where you would like to add the assignment activity then click + Add an activity or resource



Step 2
Select Assignment from the activities list then click Add, the Adding a new Assignment page will open



Step 3
Give the assignment a name, in the description area you can explain what the students must submit and you can upload supporting documents in the Additional files area. Expand all opens the topic headings to display their configuration setting.


 * 1) Assignment name
 * 2) Description Area
 * 3) Additional files



Step 4
Configure the assignment options. Click Expand all to view all the posible settings or click each topic heading to view the settings for each topic individualy. For more information on these options see Assignment Settings

Step 5
Click Save and return to course to return to your course or click Save and display to view the assignment. Alternatively click Cancel to return to your course without creating the assignment.