Figure 7.57: New Homework

Instructors can create a new Homework assignment by clicking on the Assignments tab then the New Homework link. (Fig. 7.55). Alternatively, instructors can create a new Homework assignment by using the Duplicate option from the Assignment List.

The following steps are needed to complete the assignment creation process (Figs. 7.57 and 7.58):

STEP 1: Name & Date

Basic information about the Homework assignment is entered including a name and the dates when it will be available (Sec. 7.5.3).

STEP 2: Content

In this step content is added to the assignment (Sec. 7.5.4).

STEP 3: Gradebook Settings

Instructors can specify when students can see their grades, or if multiple attempts are permitted for the assignment (Sec. 7.5.5).

STEP 4: Advanced Options

In this step instructors can control student access to the assignment (Sec. 7.5.6).

STEP 5: Grading Scale

A grading scale can be set for the assignment and parameters are available to optionally allow this score to be visible to students (Sec. 7.5.7).