Coursework

A coursework is a learning module such as an assignment, class note, or project. 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 data and time when the entier coursework content is released to students.

Coursework Types

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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
• Attendance
• Class Notes
• Exam
• Hand out
• Homework
• Presenatation
• Projects
• Quiz
• Reading
• Writing

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 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 classes, each with different titles, due dates and scores
• Reuse a coursework for a new class
• Discuss a coursework with students using the attached discussion board
• Grade student submissions using a rubric

How to Create a Coursework

• From classroom menu select coursework
• Select new coursework
• Enter information 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 rubrics