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. The Add Task page opens with empty fields where as the Modify Task page opens with a task already populated.
Follow the steps below to open the Add Task page or the Modify Task page.
Click Tasks in the Course Tools area of the Control Panel.
Click Add Task from 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.
Field
Description
Task Information
Task Title
Enter the title of the task.
Enter a description of the task.
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.
Task Options
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)