What Are Assignments?

The assignment tool is used to present a variety of learning activities to students, allowing them to view and submit assignments from one location. Assignments can be submitted as:

• Text students include on the Upload Assignment Page
• Attached files
• A combination of text and attached files

The Assignments tool provides several key benefites to students, including:

• Increased time-on-task with an efficient way to view and submit assignments
• Submissions returned with feedback only, allowing students to improve their work before submitting a grade
• Easier implementation of alternative assessment techniques, so instructors can promote active learning
• Inline grading and comments so documents do not have to be printed
• Rubrics and examples may be provided as part of the assignment to let students know how they will be evaluated