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A '''coursework''' is a learning module such as an assignment, class note, or project.
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In our system, all assignments, quizzes, and class activities are collectively called '''coursework '''.
  
A coursework can be assigned a due date, points, a rubic, and can be time-released.  The time release feature allows faculty to set the date and time when the coursework title is released to students and/or date and time when the entire coursework content is released to students.
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A coursework can be assigned a due date, points, a rubric, and can be time-released.  The time release feature allows faculty to set the date and time when the coursework title is released to students and/or date and time when the entire coursework content is released to students.
  
  
 
==Coursework Properties Page==
 
==Coursework Properties Page==
[[Image:BuildCoursework.JPG|thumb|Use [[coursework properties]] page to build coursework]]
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The [[coursework properties]] page allows you to create, edit, or inactivate coursework.  You can also attach documents and a rubric, set grading criteria, assign it to classes, and set student access time frames.  See full information at '''[[coursework properties]]'''.
The [[coursework properties]] page allows you to create, edit, or inactivate coursework.  You can also attach documents and a rubric, set grading criteria, assign it to classes, and set student access timeframes.  See full information at '''[[coursework properties]]'''.
 
 
 
  
 
==Features of Coursework==
 
==Features of Coursework==
* Attach supporting [[Document center|documents]] and websites
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* [[Coursework_properties#Attached_Documents|Attach supporting documents]] and websites
 
* Attach a [[rubric]] for assessment
 
* Attach a [[rubric]] for assessment
 
* Set whether coursework will be graded (coursework such as class notes are usually not graded)
 
* Set whether coursework will be graded (coursework such as class notes are usually not graded)
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* Assign number of points
 
* Assign number of points
 
* Assign release time:  faculty can decide when student can see just the title or the entire content of the coursework
 
* Assign release time:  faculty can decide when student can see just the title or the entire content of the coursework
* Set online submission settings:
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* Set online submission options:
** Students can submit online
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** Students can submit online. Both faculty and students will see the date and time of the submission.
** Students can resubmit after a submission
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** Students can resubmit multiple times. With this option, faculty receives only the most recent submission.
** Students can submit after due date
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** Students can submit after due date. If this option is not selected, it blocks students from submitting on a preset date and time.
 
* Assign the same coursework to multiple [[class]]es, each with different titles, due dates and scores
 
* Assign the same coursework to multiple [[class]]es, each with different titles, due dates and scores
* Reuse a coursework for a new [[class]]
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* Reuse a coursework for new [[class|classes]]
 
* Discuss a coursework with students using the attached [[Message board|discussion board]]
 
* Discuss a coursework with students using the attached [[Message board|discussion board]]
 
* Grade student submissions using a [[rubric]]
 
* Grade student submissions using a [[rubric]]
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== http://www.rcampus.com/images/icons/16/mail.gif Receiving Email Notifications of Due Dates ==
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Faculty and students can set their email alert preferences to receive daily or weekly alerts of upcoming due dates.  Please see [[email notifications]] for more information.
  
  
 
==Coursework Types==
 
==Coursework Types==
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.
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Coursework is categorized 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 interpret them based on their classroom usage.
  
 
   Assignment  /  Attendance  /  Class Notes  /  ePortfolios   
 
   Assignment  /  Attendance  /  Class Notes  /  ePortfolios   
   Exam  /  Hand out  /  Homework  /  Presenatation  
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   Exam  /  Hand out  /  Homework  /  Presentation  
 
   Projects  /  Quiz  /  Reading  /  Writing
 
   Projects  /  Quiz  /  Reading  /  Writing
 
 
==Using Coursework Properties==
 
===To Create a Coursework===
 
# From '''classroom''' menu select '''coursework'''
 
# Select '''new coursework'''
 
# 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.
 
 
# From '''classroom''' menu select '''coursework'''
 
# Click on the coursework title to be edited. This will take you to the [[coursework properties]] page.
 
# Make changes and press '''save'''
 
 
 
===To Inactivate a Coursework===
 
# From '''classroom''' menu select '''coursework'''
 
# Click on the coursework title to be inactivated. This will take you to the [[coursework properties]] page.
 
# Check the '''inactivate''' box and press '''save'''
 
 
 
==How to Grade a Coursework==
 
# Go to a class '''gradebook'''
 
# Select the coursework
 
# Enter grades.  If a rubric is used, see [[Grade student coursework with rubric]]s
 
  
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
* [[Coursework (students)]]
 
* [[Coursework (faculty)]]
 
 
{{Coursework see also}}
 
{{Coursework see also}}
  
  
[[Category:Course Management System]]
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[[Category:LMS]]

Latest revision as of 18:31, 3 February 2023

In our system, all assignments, quizzes, and class activities are collectively called coursework .

A coursework can be assigned a due date, points, a rubric, and can be time-released. The time release feature allows faculty to set the date and time when the coursework title is released to students and/or date and time when the entire coursework content is released to students.


Coursework Properties Page

The coursework properties page allows you to create, edit, or inactivate coursework. You can also attach documents and a rubric, set grading criteria, assign it to classes, and set student access time frames. See full information at coursework properties.

Features of Coursework

  • Attach supporting documents and websites
  • Attach a 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 can see just the title or the entire content of the coursework
  • Set online submission options:
    • Students can submit online. Both faculty and students will see the date and time of the submission.
    • Students can resubmit multiple times. With this option, faculty receives only the most recent submission.
    • Students can submit after due date. If this option is not selected, it blocks students from submitting on a preset date and time.
  • Assign the same coursework to multiple classes, each with different titles, due dates and scores
  • Reuse a coursework for new classes
  • Discuss a coursework with students using the attached discussion board
  • Grade student submissions using a rubric

mail.gif Receiving Email Notifications of Due Dates

Faculty and students can set their email alert preferences to receive daily or weekly alerts of upcoming due dates. Please see email notifications for more information.


Coursework Types

Coursework is categorized 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 interpret them based on their classroom usage.

 Assignment  /  Attendance  /  Class Notes  /  ePortfolios  
 Exam  /  Hand out  /  Homework  /  Presentation  
 Projects  /  Quiz  /  Reading  /  Writing


See also