Method 1: How to link a gradebook item to an already existing assignment In the case that the instructor has already created an assignment (or even added feedback), they can link it to a gradebook item without overwriting existing feedback. Go into your...
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How do I create a grade item?
Grade items in your grade book represent all the work that you want to evaluate users on in a course. This post will show you how to create a grade item, which can later be associated with an activity you would like your students to receive a grade on. 1. Open...
What are some tips to help me prepare for my online exams in Brightspace?
It is important to start preparing for your exams well in advance of your exam date. This will ensure you have sufficient time to study, reduce your stress levels, and make sure you feel ready for your exams when they occur. Here are some things to consider...
How do I access my exams in Brightspace?
Depending on the type of exam you are taking, they may be stored in different places. Synchronous Timed Exams and Flexibly Timed Exams will most likely be stored under Quizzes, which you can find under Course Tools. Take Home Exams will likely be stored under...
How do I set up an online exam using the Assignment Tool in Brightspace?
Using the Assignment Tool on Brightspace, there are several settings that can affect the testing experience for students. This guide details the settings that we recommend for final exams and the reasoning behind those recommendations. Start by adding an assignment....
How to organize your course by using the Content tool (Classic experience)
The Content tool allows learners to easily navigate course materials and activities such as readings, video lectures, discussions, assignment submission folders, and quizzes. By adding these items to the content area of your course, you can keep it organized and...
How to organize your course by using the Content tool (New Content Experience)
The Content tool allows learners to easily navigate course materials and activities such as readings, video lectures, discussions, assignment submission folders, and quizzes. By adding these items to the content area of your course, you can keep it organized and...
How do I add an existing activity to the content area in Brightspace?
Students can easily navigate previously created course activities such as Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes from the content area of a course. The video below shows the steps involved in adding an existing activity you created to the content are of your course....
How do I manually override grades of quizzes that have already been graded?
After a quiz has been graded, either automatically by Brightspace or manually by an instructor or TA, it is still possible to override the marking to correct eventual mistakes or consider other factors. The video below presents the steps involved in doing that. ...
How do I set up a Pass/Fail grading scheme?
This guide shows you how to set up a Pass/Fail grading scheme and also, optionally, how not to count a particular grade item that uses this scheme towards your final grade calculation. We recommend that you have basic knowledge of how to make gradable assessment items...
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