Edit Assignment Settings
Assignment Settings
- Note: If you would like to create settings for just one section of an exam, this help guide on section breaks will be helpful!
1. Open Assignment Editor. Depending on they type of exam you are editing, you can get there three different ways.
- Assignment from Library- Click Assignments on the navigation bar on the left of your screen, select Library, then click on the three dots at the bottom right of the tile and select Customize
- My Assignment- Click Assignments on the navigation bar on the left of your screen, select My Assignments, then click on the name of the assignment you want to edit
- Create an Assignment- Click Assignments on the navigation bar on the left of your screen, select Create Assignment. Find more on creating a new assignment here.
2. In the Assignment Editor, click on the Gear Button at the top right of the page. Then, select Open all Settings.
3. Use the Assignment Settings tabs on the left of the pop up window to toggle to and select different assignment settings. Then, select Save Changes. Notes below for specifics on each setting.
Assignment Settings Tab Descriptions:
A. Student Tools - Click on Student Tools to add student tools to the assignment.
B. Basic Settings - Click on Basic Settings to choose basic assignment settings such as locking an assignment as a Common Assessment and randomizing question order.
C. Student Report - Click on Student Report to change student report settings.
D. Control Retakes - Click this option to control assignment retakes.
E. Student View - Click on Student View to set view preferences for students.
F. Access Time Windows - Click this option to set the days and times of the week that students can access the assignment.
G. Access Control - Click this option to set student access limits.
Examples of Assignment Settings:
B. Basic Settings
Real-time Connect - A feature to allow video call during assignments! Great for distance learning!
Focus Tracker - records time spent on / off assignment tab from student and reports to teacher. Gives student warning about this.
Randomize Question Order - Students will be presented with questions in random order. Not recommended for passage based assignments!
C. Student Report
Hide Answers and/or Scores - Customize what the student sees when they complete the assignment. This can be changed over time if you want to initially prevent students from sharing answers but later want to review.
D. Control Retakes
Control Retakes - Turn off the ability for students to retake the assignment.
E. Student View
Time Limit on Assignments - Sets limit on amount of time student has on assignment before it is automatically submitted.
Turn off Unanswered Question Alert - Useful for younger students when assessing using a mix of Edcite and other questions. Student can submit without seeing alert about unanswered questions if some questions are answered outside of Edcite. Less useful now that work capture feature exists!
Allow Answer Checks - Allow students to check if they are correct or not after each question. Great for formative assessments.
F. Access Time Windows
Access Time Windows - Remove access to the assignment by day or by time.
G. Access Control
Access Control - Sets a start / end time and date for a window where the assignment can be opened and submitted.
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