1. Course Orientation Assignments Tool

2. If the Assignments tool has been added to the course, use the Assignments link in the Course Menu to access upcoming assignments.

3. Assignments will be listed in order of due date. Status indicates if the assignment has been submitted, Open is when the assignment is available, and Due lists when the assignment must be completed. To begin an assignment, click on the Assignment title.

4. Within the assignment, you should see specific assignment information such as due date, status, grade and instructions. Depending on how the instructor set up the submission process for the assignment you can either type your assignment directly in this area, or upload your assignment file.

5. If given the option to type up your assignment directly in this area, it is best to do the typing in a word application, then copy and paste text into this area. To attach an assignment file, click on the “Add Attachments” button.

6. Click the “Browse” button to locate your assignment file. **The assignment must already be saved to your computer desktop at this time.

7. Click once on the assignment file to select and choose the “Open” button.

8. To submit assignment for grading click “Submit”. Choose “Save Draft” to continue working on assignment, make sure to Submit prior to due date. To complete the upload process, click “Continue”.

9. To finalize submission, click “OK” Status now indicates “Submitted”.

10. End of Assignments Tool