Using the Assignments Tool in Blackboard Vista
Student Handout
When you access the Assignments Tool, the following screen appears.
The above image shows the page with the list of assignments for a particular class.To get instructions for a particular assignment click on the name of the assignment. The following screen should appear giving you detailed information about the assignment.
Three steps are needed before submitting the assignment to the instructor via WebCT.
- Complete the assignment. The instructor will list those specifics in their Instructions. If the instructor wants you to follow a certain format then they will have an attachment for you to download next to Attachments. Click on the file and then download it.
- Your work must be saved as a file (or files) on the computer. Your instructor will tell you the file extension they prefer. Whether it be .pdf, .html or .doc. The file must be uploaded to WebCT clicking the "Add Attachments" button in the assignment dropbox area.
- Lastly, you must submit the uploaded assignment to the instructor by clicking on the "Submit" button. If you do not do this step then the instructor won't be able to receive the assignment to grade it.
To view grades after an assignment has been submitted and graded, click on either the My Grades icon on the homepage or the Assignments icon. Any questions concerning grading should be taken to the instructor.
