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Academic Technology Launchpad: Assignments in Brightspace

Student Technology Help Desk

Assignments Tool

There are two ways to access assignments in Brightspace - from a link within the content of your course or from the Assignments tool in the Course Activities menu.

Assignment linked within course content:

Assignment in content area

From the Assignments tool under Course Activities:

Assignments option in Course Activities menu dropdown

Carefully read and follow any instructions from your instructor. Instructors control which tools and features are used in their courses and set the assignment requirements.

Generally, to submit an assignment with the Assignments tool:

  1. Click the assignment title.
  2. Review the instructions, allowed file extensions, rubrics (if used).
  3. Download, save and rename any files provided by your instructor. Save to a permanent storage location (i.e. OneDrive, H drive, your personal computer).
  4. Complete the assignment. If your response requires file submission, choose Add a File then My Computer. Locate and select the file you want to add by choosing upload or drag and drop the desired file(s).
  5. You may add comments to your instructor in the Comments box. The content editor in the Comments box can be used to type and format text, add embed code, images, links, multimedia and more. 
  6. Click Submit. When you finish your assignment, you must click Submit in order for your instructor to receive your completed assignment. Wait for the confirmation success message.
  7. Your instructor can read, comment, and evaluate submitted assignments.

Assignment Submission Sample:

Brightspace sample assignment

Tips for submitting assignments in Brightspace

Tips:

  • Follow any instructions that your instructor provided, including how you should name your file.
  • Be sure to wait for the assignment submission confirmation before moving to another webpage, or closing your browser or computer. 
  • Use acceptable file formats. 
  • If you are having problems adding a file: try renaming the file. Don't use special characters such as \ / : * ? " < > | ~ # % & + { } - . Don't use symbols or blank spaces in the filename. Use only letters and numbers in the document name.
  • Keep the filename short - less than 120 characters.
  • Attaching really large files, may cause issues. You can upload files up to a maximum of 2 GB.
  • Make sure you’re using a supported web browser. If the browser is supported, make sure it is updated.

Resubmitting an assignment

When a file is successfully submitted as an assignment, you can’t delete it. However, if your instructor is allowing multiple submissions on the assignment, you may re-submit it.

If you do not have the ability to make another submission, contact your instructor and ask if they will allow a re-submission of the assignment.