To add an assignment, do the following:
Keep in mind that assignments are used to allow students to submit files, text, or video/audio recordings within Moodle. Students will see due dates associated with each assignment, and grading/feedback can be completed within Moodle. The assigned due dates will appear in the calendar to help students keep track of deadlines. After considering this information, do the following:
- In the top right corner of your course, click turn editing on.
- Click add an activity or resource, and choose assignment. On the adding a new assignment page, add an assignment name (required).
- You can add a description, additional files, dates the assignment is available and/or due, and submission types. In addition, you may select more options like grades (ex. points).
- Select all of the options for your assignment, such as availability. Availability options include the following:
- Allow Submissions From: This stops students from submitting before the shown date but it doesn't hide the assignment and any included instructions or materials.
- Due Date: Submissions are still allowed after this date but will be marked as late. Disable it by unticking the checkbox. Assignments without a due date will appear on the dashboard with 'No Due Date' displayed.
- Cut-Off Date: After this date, the submit button will be hidden, and students will not be able to submit.
- Finally, click save and display.
Note: Moodle limits file sizes. Larger files may need to be posted in Earlham Box and shared as a link in Moodle.