Tutorial:  Assignments Tool in WebCT

Here are the basic steps to using the Assignments Tool in WebCT.
1. Adding an assignment and specifying settings
2. Importing an Assignment-related file
3. Grading Student Submissions

Adding an assignment and specifying settings

Step 1

Add the Assignments tool icon to your homepage.

Step 2

Make sure you are in the Designer View, and then click on the Assignments tool icon.

Step 3

Under the Options heading, click on the Add button.

Step 4

In the Assignment Title text box, type the title of the new assignment and click Add. 

Step 5

Click on the assignment title for which you want to specify settings. 

Step 6

Click on the Edit assignment settings link and fill in the due date, maximum grade, and provide instructions for completing the assignment.  Also specify if you want to be notified via email when the student has submitted an assignment, as well as specify whether or not grades will be released to students.

Step 7

Click Update.

Importing an Assignment-related file

Step 1

Make sure you are in the Designer View, and then click on the Assignments tool icon.

Step 2

Under Title, click on the name of the assignment to which you want to import a file. 

Step 3

Click on the Browse button to find the file you wish to import. If you have not yet uploaded it into your "my files" folder, you will see the button to upload the file.   Once you have uploaded it and clicked on it, click on Add selected.

Grading Student Submissions

Step 1

Download the assignments from WebCT to your computer.

Step 2

Open them on your desktop.

Step 3

Assign a grade and enter comments about the assignment.