On some modules you may be required to submit work to a Blackboard assignment.
The Blackboard assignment tool allows you to submit:
- more than one file (e.g. a Word document and an Excel spreadsheet)
- files up to 250MB
- video content via YuJa (please see our guidance on how to submit a video assignment)
- one piece of work for the whole group, where all members are able view the submission, marks and feedback.
Blackboard assignments may also be used when you are submitting files created using specialist software, such as Adobe design files, computer programming files, or CAD files.
Your Blackboard assignment may be set to generate a Turnitin similarity report.
Upload submission
Step 1: Find your submission point
Find your submission point in the Course Content under Assessment. Each assignment will have a specific folder with all the assignment information including the brief and submission point.
Move down to the submission point and click on the title. The right-hand side panel will open, click the View Instructions button, or if a timer has been set, Start Attempt.
Step 2: Submit your work
Drag and drop your submission
When the submission point opens the information panel will remain on the right-hand side. You will see the instructions (1)
In the body of the page a rectangle (2) sits under the instructions. The text inside the box directs you to “drag and drop files here or click to add text”. Drag and drop your file or files here.
Text Editor option
If you click inside the submission rectangle it will convert to a text editor will all the standard text and formatting options.
- Use the attach function on the top menu to attach a file or files.
- Use the plus icon to open the add media menu.
- From the add media menu use the Content Market to locate the YuJa media chooser if you need to add a video submission.
Attach a file, NOT a link to a file, unless otherwise directed in the assignment brief.
Step 3: Submit your work
The submitted file will appear in the text editor. Use the scrolling bars to review your submission and check that it is the correct file.
When you are happy it is the correct file click Submit.
Multiple files in preview
When uploading multiple files, either with drag and drop or the attach function, it is best to upload them at the same time so that all files will open in preview a once.
Please note: if uploading files one at a time it is not possible to preview the 1st file (1) once you have uploaded the second (2).
Please check each preview between uploads or upload files all at once.
Submit
When you have clicked submit you will then receive a success message.
- The message is a receipt of submission which you can Download or close
- A receipt will be emailed directly to you as well as this opportunity to download.
Submitting Multiple Attempts
If Multiple Attempts are allowed for your submission, you can start a new attempt by repeating the process as above.
Each time you click View Instructions before the due date will start a new attempt. This will be classed as a draft until you submit, and therefore might say Continue attempt number
Guide last updated on December 18, 2024
