Updated in July 2025

 

1 On the Course Content Page, select the "Plus Sign".

2 Choose "Create".

 

3 Choose "Assignment"

 

4 Add assignment name.

5 Under Instructions, enter the instructions and content for the assignment.  Teachers can drag and drop files from their local devices or use the "Insert content" button to access a menu for course content types.

Note To view the Instructions, students need to access the assignment content page (i.e. The assignment is accessible by students).

Note (a) Print Instructions
(b) Edit Instructions
(c) Assignment Description: displayed on the Content Page, no format, plain text only.

 

6 Update the Assignment Settings, please refer to the section 25.2 Assignment Settings for details.

7 Assignment accessibility: Visible to students / Hidden from Students / Release Conditions.

 

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Blackboard Reference Materials:

[Blackboard Official Website] Assignments

[Blackboard Official Video] Get Started with Assignments

[Blackboard Official Website] Create and Edit Assignments

[Blackboard Official Video] Create an Assignment