Tasks may be added or modified by accessing the Add Task page or Modify Task page. The fields on the Add Task page and Modify Task page are the same and the pages function in a similar manner. The difference being, the Add Task page opens with empty fields where as the Modify Task page opens with populated fields.
Follow the steps below to open the Add Task page or the Modify Task page.
Step 1 Click Tasks in the Course Tools area of the Course Control Panel.
Step 2 Click Add Taskfrom the Tasks page. To modify a task, click Modify and the Modify Task page will appear.
The table below details the fields on the Add Task or Modify Task page.
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Description |
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Task Information |
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Task Title: |
Enter the title of the task. |
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Description: |
Enter a description of the task. The following options are available: · Smart Text: Automatically recognizes a link entered in the text box. Smart text recognizes the ENTER key as a paragraph tag and accepts HTML tags as well. Smart Text will also prompt to load images if an image source text is used when adding smart text as part of a content item. · Plain text: Displays text as written. · HTML: Displays text as coded using HTML tags. · ABC: Opens Spell Check. · Preview: Opens the text as it will appear to the user. |
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Due Date: |
Select the date the task is due from the drop-down list or click the icon to select a date from the calendar interface.. |
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Task Options |
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Priority: |
Select a priority. The options are: · Low (task appears with a blue arrow pointed down) · Normal · High (task appears with a red arrow pointed up)
The selected priority appears on the Tasks page. |