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Preview assignments in Evaluation mode
To edit assignments, a user specifically requires edit permissions. However, there are some instances when evaluators without those edit permissions need to be able to view assignment information, such as assignment instructions, start dates, and end dates. Note: If an submission is made to an assignment in Preview mode,…
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About anonymous marking
To avoid unconscious bias in the grading and feedback process, instructors can configure assignments to use anonymous learner names. When the feature is turned on, instructors only see an anonymized learner name on the assignment. Learners can be assured that their submissions are assessed fairly. The…
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Set availability and due dates for an assignment
You can set availability and due dates for an assignment and schedule their visibility. It helps to prevent late submissions and allow view assignment information and submissions after it ends. Tip: You can set assignment availability dates without setting a due date. Conversely, you can set a due date without setting…
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Restricted File Extensions
To use the Restricted File Extensions feature, the d2l.Tools.Dropbox.RestrictFileExtensions configuration variable must be ON. When the configuration variable is enabled, in the Submission and Completion accordion, you can see options to restrict file extensions on submissions for the assignment. The Allowable Filetypes…
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Assignments and Turnitin
Turnitin is a cloud-based solution with capabilities in Similarity checking and online grading using their Similarity Report and Online Grading tools. Turnitin saves instructors time and facilitates personalized feedback for learners. Similarity Report lets you monitor Assignment submissions and identify potential cases of…