What is the best way to collect student assignments?
The best mechanism for collecting student assignments in Blackboard is the Assignment Manager. Here are some of the benefits of using the Assignment Manager: • Instructors can use the Assignment Manager to create assignments. • Students can complete assignments in Blackboard or submit work done in other applications, such as Word. • Instructors can provide feedback and grades on assignments. • Assignment grades can be automatically tied into the Gradebook. • Instructors can track in the Gradebook who has or hasn’t yet submitted a given assignment. • Instructors can download assignments for the entire class with a single click. • Student files downloaded through the Assignment Manager automatically contain the student’s name in the file name. To set up an assignment: • Go to the Add page for the section of your site where you want to add an assignment (e.g., Assignments, Course Documents) by clicking the Edit View link or via the Control Panel. • Create a new assignment by choosing “Ass
