Adding contents/Assignments

Scenario:

Assume you need to add an assignment for the "Networking" subject, which is located in the BSc - IT program under Semester 01. You are responsible for setting up this assignment in Moodle to ensure students can access and submit their work.

Steps to Add an Assignment in Moodle:

1. Log in to Moodle:
   • Access Moodle with your credentials as a teacher or with administrative privileges.

2. Navigate to the Course:
   • From the Moodle dashboard, navigate to "BSc - IT."
   • Go to "Semester 01."
   • Click on the "Networking" course.

3. Turn Editing On:
   • Within the "Networking" course, look for the "Turn editing on" button. This is usually located in the top-right corner of the course page.
   • Click on "Turn editing on."

4. Add an Assignment:
   • Scroll to the section where you want to add the assignment (e.g., Week 1, Topic 1).
   • Click on the "Add an activity or resource" link within that section.

5. Select Assignment:
   • From the pop-up window, select "Assignment" and click "Add."

6. Configure Assignment Settings:
   • Assignment Name: Enter a name for the assignment (e.g., "Networking Assignment 1").
   • Description: Provide a brief description or instructions for the assignment. You can also include any necessary files or links.
   • Display Description on Course Page: Check this box if you want the description to appear on the course page.

7. Set Availability:
   • Allow Submissions From: Set the date and time when students can start submitting their assignments.
   • Due Date: Set the due date and time for the assignment submission.
   • Cut-off Date: Optionally, set a cut-off date for late submissions.

8. Submission Types:
   • Submission Types: Choose the type of submissions you will accept (e.g., file submissions, online text).
   • Maximum Number of Uploaded Files: Set the limit on the number of files students can upload.
   • Maximum Submission Size: Set the maximum file size for submissions.

9. Feedback Types:
   • Choose the types of feedback you will provide (e.g., feedback comments, offline grading worksheet).

10. Grade:
    • Grade: Set the maximum grade for the assignment.
    • Grade Category: Optionally, select a grade category if you have set up categories in your gradebook.

11. Save and Return to Course:
    • Scroll down and click on "Save and return to course" to finalize the assignment setup.

12. Verify Assignment:
    • Back on the course page, verify that the assignment appears in the correct section and that the settings are as desired.

Student View

Scenario:

Assume you need to view the assignment as a student to ensure that the setup is correct and students can see and submit their work. Here are the steps for viewing an assignment from a student's perspective in Moodle.

Steps to View an Assignment as a Student:

1. Log in to Moodle:
   • Access Moodle with your credentials.

2. Navigate to the Course:
   • From the Moodle dashboard, navigate to "BSc - IT."
   • Go to "Semester 01."
   • Click on the "Networking" course.

3. Switch Role to Student:
   • Within the "Networking" course, look for your profile or user menu (usually located at the top-right corner of the page).
   • Click on your profile or user menu and select "Switch role to..." from the dropdown menu.
   • Choose "Student" from the list of available roles.

4. Locate the Assignment:
   • In the "Networking" course, navigate to the section where the assignment was added.
   • Locate the assignment (e.g., "Networking Assignment 1").

5. View Assignment Details:
   • Click on the assignment link to open it.
   • Review the assignment details, including the description, instructions, and any attached files or links.
   • Check the availability dates to ensure they are correct.

6. Submit an Assignment (for Testing):
   • Click on the "Add submission" button.
   • Depending on the submission type, either upload a file or enter text into the provided fields.
   • Click on "Save changes" to submit the assignment.

7. Confirm Submission:
   • After submitting, you should see a confirmation message indicating that the submission was successful.
   • Review the submitted assignment to ensure everything is displayed correctly.

8. Revert to Normal Role:
   • To revert back to your normal role, go to your profile or user menu.
   • Select "Return to my normal role."