Assignments

What it is

Homework and class tasks that teachers set and pupils hand in.

Why it matters

Keeps all homework in one place with clear due dates.

When to use it

Teachers set and mark work; pupils see what is due and submit it.

Who uses it

Administrator

How to get here

1. Sign in as Administrator (see Signing in).
2. In the left menu, click Online Learning to open it.
3. Click Learning.

What you see

Assignments · click the picture to enlarge

• The list has these columns: Title, Kind, Due, Status, Pupils, Time, Actions. Click a column name to sort by it.

Buttons on this screen

• Set work — does what it says on the button.

Using the list

Type in the search box to find a row. Use filters to narrow the list. Click a row to open it. More in Lists.

Filling in the form

1. Click the New button at the top right.
2. Fill in the boxes. Boxes marked with a red * must be filled in (9 on this form).
3. Click Save at the bottom. If something is missing, the box turns red and tells you what to fix.

The form: Assignments · click the picture to enlarge

The fields

Field	Type	What to enter, and why
Class and subject *	choose	Pick the class and subject this work is for.
Kind *	choose	Choose the kind of work, such as homework or a project.
Title *	text	A short name for the work, such as Chapter 4 reading.
Instructions	long text	Explain clearly what pupils must do, step by step.
Set for *	choose	Choose whether it is set for a whole class or for chosen pupils.
Expected time *	number	About how many minutes the work takes. It counts toward the daily homework limit.
Visible from	text	The date and time pupils can first see the work. Empty means right away.
Due *	text	The date and time the work must be handed in.
Accept late until	text	The last date and time late work is still accepted.
Pupils hand in *	choose	Choose how pupils send their work back, such as online or on paper.
Marking *	choose	Choose a mark, a grade, or not marked.
Late penalty *	choose	Choose how late work is penalized, such as a set amount per day.

Types: text — type it in · number — digits only · date — click and pick from the calendar · choose — click and pick one from the list · pick one — click one of the options · switch / tick box — click to turn on or off · long text — type as much as you need · file — click to attach a file from your computer.

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