Giving Assignments To Users

Once you have added an assignment, you can give it to Users. Users can then complete the assignment and return it to you to grade.

On the ControlPanel:

1. Click on the Assignment menu to expand it.
2. Click to expand the Filters section and search for the assignment you want.
3. Rest your pointer on the assignment, and then click ..
4. Select an assignment from the list box.

5. Select dates from the following calendars:

• When should the Assignment first appear in the User's ControlPanel? (Defaults to today.)

This setting does not apply when the assignment is presented in the My Task Widget. It only applies when the assignment is presented in the Assignments dynamic object. The My Task Widget displays open items mapped to the learner, as soon as they are mapped.

• When are the Assignments due? (Defaults to 7 days from today.)

6. Select a time zone for the User assignment from the Time Zone drop-down list.

7. Click the Observes Daylight Savings Time check box if daylight savings time is observed.
   or
   Clear the check box if daylight savings time is not observed.
8. Click the Always show this time zone check box to indicate you want the learning event's time zone displayed to the User.
   or
   Clear the check box if you do not want to display the learning event's time zone displayed to the User.
9. Click one of the following to indicate the Type of assignment:

• Interactive - Involves action on the part of the User. If an Assignment is mapped to a learning item that registers its own completion status, such as a Course or a Learning Plan, the Assignment goes to Complete when the status of the mapped learning item goes to Complete. The instructor does not have to "grade" or approve the Assignment. If an Assignment is not mapped to a learning item that registers its own completion,Users are prompted to populate a field with the information required by the instructor to complete the Assignment, and then submit the Assignment. The instructor can then grade the Assignment, or return the Assignment to Users for further work if necessary. Points will not be given until the instructor has graded the Assignment.
• Gradebook Item - Requires no action by Users to submit the Assignment. The Assignment is submitted automatically to be graded by the instructor, and points will not be given until the instructor has graded the Assignment. The instructor cannot return the Assignment to Users since they cannot interact with it. Gradebook Assignments can be used for situations such as participation in a class outside the LearnCenter, reading an attached document, or a book assignment.

If an Assignment is mapped to a learning item that registers its own completion, such as a Course, it should be assigned as an Interactive Assignment so that Users can access the Course from the Assignment, and complete it. A Gradebook Item does not allow Users to interact with the Assignment, so Courses are inaccessible to Users through the Assignment if it is given as a Gradebook Item.

10. Click Select Users.

11. Search for the Users for whom you want to give the assignment.

    You can search for a particular User or a range of Users using several filters. The more filters you apply, the narrower the search results will be. Likewise, the fewer filters you apply, the broader the search results will be.

    Click Reset before beginning any new search.

    To search for a User:

    1. Click Reset.
    2. Select or click all applicable filters. Each filter is described in the following table:

    Filter	Description
    Usernames Beginning With	Click the first letter of a username or [0-9] to display all usernames beginning with the option you selected. You can also click [Show All] to display all Users.
    Field(s) Containing	Type a Username, First Name, or Last Name, or any combination of the three. You can also type partial usernames, first names or last names if you are unsure of the exact spelling or if you want to broaden your search.
    Users with Status	Select one or more of the following check boxes to search for usernames by status. The more check boxes you select, the broader your search.   Denied Access - Users whose access to the LearnCenter is denied because they have not been approved by an Administrator. They can only access the LearnCenter when an Admin approves them. Pending Approval - Users who are awaiting approval to use the LearnCenter. Approved - Users who have been approved to use the LearnCenter Approved Users can access the LearnCenter. Removed - Users who have been removed from the LearnCenter. Disabled Access - Users who are approved, but who failed logging in multiple times, based on the settings for the LearnCenter password lockout feature. They cannot access the LearnCenter until an Administrator removes the lockout flag on their User accounts. Note: See Customizing the Login Lockout Feature for additional information on setting up the Login Lockout feature. If you do not select any of the check boxes, the search is performed on Users of all statuses except Removed. Note: See Customizing the Login Lockout Feature in online help for additional information on setting up the Login Lockout feature. If you do not select any of the check boxes, the search is performed on Users of all statuses except Removed.
    *User Group	This field displays if you are using the classic Groups functionality. You can search for users who are part of groups. Select (highlight) the group name in User Group box. If you want to further filter by sub group, click Sub Groups and then select the sub group name in the box. Click Show Users to display the members of this group in the User List.
    *Groups	This field displays if you are using the Dynamic Groups functionality. The search text box has a limitation of 100 characters. The default number of Groups displayed in the drop-down list is limited to 50. Type a partial name in the search box and select the Group you want from the drop-down list. Notice that the unique Group Code is listed next to the Group Name in the list.
    Display	Decide how many results you want to display on the page and select it from the Display drop-down list. The default number of records displayed on the page is 50. You can change this by selecting a different number from the Display drop-down list. You can display up to 1000 records.

    3. Click Search. Users matching your search criteria are listed in the User List.
    4. Click the check boxes next to the Users you want, and then click Return Selected.
       or
       Click Return All to return all records and pages. For example, if the search result displays 300 records and the current page displays only first 50 records, clicking Return All returns all 300 records back to the main screen.
12. Click Give Assignment.

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