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Thank you for asking the question:
I looked into it, and applying late penalties for assignment submissions in Brightspace can be challenging due to the lack of an automated feature. Here are some insights on how other institutions are managing this:

Current Practices:

Manual Calculation: Many institutions still rely on manual calculation of late penalties, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors

Grade Item Formula: Some use a grade item with a formula to calculate the penalty for each assessment. This method requires setting up a formula that deducts a percentage based on the number of days late

Negative 'Bonus' Grade Item: Others use a negative 'Bonus' grade item to apply the penalty. This method involves adding a grade item with a negative value to deduct points from the student's score

Challenges:

Inconsistencies: Manual methods can lead to inconsistencies in how penalties are applied, such as differing interpretations of when the first 24 hours start or whether the penalty is deducted from the maximum value or the student's mark

Student Confusion: The use of a 'Bonus' grade item can be confusing for students, as it appears as a bonus in their gradebook view

Potential Solutions:

Standardized Policies: Establishing clear, standardized policies for late penalties can help reduce inconsistencies. This includes defining when the penalty period starts and how the percentage is calculated.

Automated Scripts: Some institutions have developed custom scripts or tools to automate the calculation and application of late penalties. These scripts can be integrated with Brightspace to streamline the process.

Feedback and Advocacy: Engaging with the Brightspace Product Idea Exchange (PIE) to advocate for the development of an automated late penalty feature can help bring attention to this need

Example Formula Setup:

Grade Item Formula: Create a grade item with a formula that deducts a percentage based on the number of days late. For example, if the penalty is 5% daily, the formula could be: Final Grade = Original Grade - (Days Late * 5%).

Negative 'Bonus' Grade Item Setup:

Bonus Grade Item: To apply the penalty, add a grade item with a negative value. For example, if the penalty is 5% per day and the assignment is 2 days late, the bonus grade item would be -10%.

By implementing these practices and advocating for automated solutions, institutions can better manage late penalties and ensure consistency across courses.

Is there a specific method you're considering or need more details on?

Brightspace Community Discussion on Late Penalties

@Brayden.F.8407 Hi Brayden, this is a known issue that has been fixed by D2L but it may just not be available in your environment yet.

I cant see the name of the student after about the 5th week when scrolling through attendance chart,

Also, how do i connect attendance chart to the grades book?

appreciate any help

rudy

@Jordi.v.7591 Hi Jordi, this can only be done in the gradebook on the associated grade item. You can add feedback there, or change the feedback that was originally sent from the assignment. You just won't be able to update the feedback from the assignment afterwards, or else it will overwrite what you added in the gradebook.

Hi,

I would like to be able to give individual feedback to students even when they are doing a Group Assignment. Is this possible?

I heard about the option to provide feedback to multiple students for individual assignments, but this is still a Group Assignment.

Thanks,

Jordi