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This page describes the usage of '''[[coursework]]''' for faculty.
 
This page describes the usage of '''[[coursework]]''' for faculty.
  
==Coursework Types==
 
[[Image:BuildCoursework.JPG|thumb|Coursework builder]]
 
Coursework is categerized into the following types.  These types are for categorization purposes only and have no internal meaning to the system.  For example, a term paper can be categorized as an '''assignment''' or '''writing'''.  It is up to the instructor to interprete them based on their classroom usage.
 
  
* Assignment
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==Working with Coursework==
* Attendance
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===To Create a Coursework===
* Class Notes
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# From '''classroom''' menu select '''coursework'''
* Exam
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# Select '''new coursework'''
* Hand out
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# Enter information in the [[coursework properties]] page and press '''save'''
* Homework
 
* Presenatation
 
* Projects
 
* Quiz
 
* Reading
 
* Writing
 
  
==Features of Coursework==
 
* Attach supporting [[Document center|documents]] and websites
 
* Attach a [[Rubric|rubric]] for assessment
 
* Set whether coursework will be graded (coursework such as class notes are usually not graded)
 
* Assign due date and due time
 
* Assign number of points
 
* Assign release time:  faculty can decide when student see just the title or the entire content of the coursework
 
* Set online submission settings
 
** Can students submit online
 
** Can students resubmit after a submission
 
** Can students submit after due date
 
* Assign the same coursework to multiple [[Class|classes]], each with different titles, due dates and scores
 
* Reuse a coursework for a new [[Class|class]]
 
* Discuss a coursework with students using the attached [[Message board|discussion board]]
 
* Grade student submissions using a [[Rubric|rubric]]
 
  
==How to Create a Coursework==
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===To Edit a Coursework===
* From '''classroom''' menu select '''coursework'''
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You can change the coursework title or content, online submission, rubric or grading settings, or multiple class assignment anytime.
* Select '''new coursework'''
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* Enter information and press '''save'''
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# From '''classroom''' menu select '''coursework'''
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# Click on the coursework title to be edited. This will take you to the [[coursework properties]] page.
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# Make changes and press '''save'''
  
==How to Grade a Coursework==
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* Go to a class '''gradebook'''
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===To Inactivate a Coursework===
* Select the coursework
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# From '''classroom''' menu select '''coursework'''
* Enter grades.  If a rubric is used see [[Grade student coursework with rubric]]s
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# Click on the coursework title to be inactivated. This will take you to the [[coursework properties]] page.
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# Check the '''inactivate''' box and press '''save'''
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===To Attach Documents===
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# While editing a coursework, click on '''select attachments'''.  A popup screen displaying your [[document center]] will open.
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# Check documents to be attached to coursework.
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# Close the popup screen.
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'''Note''': To detach a document, follow the steps above and ''uncheck'' the documents to be detached.
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===To Attach a [[Rubric]] for Assessment===
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# While editing a coursework, select ''yes'' in response to ''Will this coursework use a rubric'' under '''Rubric Settings'''.  A popup screen displaying your [[rubric]]s will open.
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# Select the rubric to be used for assessment of this coursework.
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# Close the popup screen.
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'''Note''': You must be subscribed to [[Premium Upgrades| Gradebook Plus Unlimited]] to access this feature.
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==Grading a coursework==
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# Go to a class '''gradebook'''
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# Select the coursework
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# Enter grades.  If a rubric is used, see [[Grade student coursework with rubric]]s
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==Taking class attendance using a coursework==
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Coursework builder can be used to take class attendance. To learn how, go to [[Attendance]].
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==Coursework List==
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Coursework is listed by due date, with the soonest due date listed first. Any coursework with no due date will display at the top of the list. Coursework can be sorted by course, by class, and by date.
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
*[[Coursework]]
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{{Coursework see also}}
*[[Coursework (students)|Coursework for students]]
 
*[[Gradebook]]
 
*[[Rubrics]]
 
*[[Course Management]]
 
  
  
[[Category:Course Management System]]
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[[Category:LMS]]

Latest revision as of 18:31, 3 February 2023

This page describes the usage of coursework for faculty.


Working with Coursework

To Create a Coursework

  1. From classroom menu select coursework
  2. Select new coursework
  3. Enter information in the coursework properties page and press save


To Edit a Coursework

You can change the coursework title or content, online submission, rubric or grading settings, or multiple class assignment anytime.

  1. From classroom menu select coursework
  2. Click on the coursework title to be edited. This will take you to the coursework properties page.
  3. Make changes and press save


To Inactivate a Coursework

  1. From classroom menu select coursework
  2. Click on the coursework title to be inactivated. This will take you to the coursework properties page.
  3. Check the inactivate box and press save


To Attach Documents

  1. While editing a coursework, click on select attachments. A popup screen displaying your document center will open.
  2. Check documents to be attached to coursework.
  3. Close the popup screen.

Note: To detach a document, follow the steps above and uncheck the documents to be detached.


To Attach a Rubric for Assessment

  1. While editing a coursework, select yes in response to Will this coursework use a rubric under Rubric Settings. A popup screen displaying your rubrics will open.
  2. Select the rubric to be used for assessment of this coursework.
  3. Close the popup screen.

Note: You must be subscribed to Gradebook Plus Unlimited to access this feature.


Grading a coursework

  1. Go to a class gradebook
  2. Select the coursework
  3. Enter grades. If a rubric is used, see Grade student coursework with rubrics


Taking class attendance using a coursework

Coursework builder can be used to take class attendance. To learn how, go to Attendance.


Coursework List

Coursework is listed by due date, with the soonest due date listed first. Any coursework with no due date will display at the top of the list. Coursework can be sorted by course, by class, and by date.

See also