Creating Assignments in Ultra Courses

Create assignments in Blackboard Ultra to collect and assess student work. This article explains how to set up assignments, adjust settings like due dates and submission types, and manage grading and feedback in Ultra courses.

1. On the course content page, click the plus sign (+) or open the folder of the area where you would like to add the assignment. Select Create from the menu that displays.
   
   
2. Under Assessments select Assignment.
   
   
   
3. On the new assignment page, provide a Title.
   
   
   
   
4. To build the assignment, provide instructions and/or add attachments in the Instructions content editor. When you have the instructions as you would like, select Save to save the changes.
   
   
   
   
5. Next, it is time to configure the Assignment Settings. Click the Gear icon in the Assignment Settings panel to access the Settings screen.
6. Configure the due date, randomize questions, set grading options, add a time limit, add rubrics, and assign to groups from this menu. When finished, click Save to save your settings.
7. Lastly, set the assignment availability with the Hidden from Students drop-down box in the upper right. Students will not be able to see the assignment in your course until you allow it.