Tasks

You can access Tasks from the Tools link on the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Course MenuThe Course Menu appears on the left side of the course window. Users click button or text links to access all course content, such as Content Areas, individual tools, external links, course links, and module pages. <end definition>. and from the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Control PanelAll course management functions are accessed through links in the Control Panel. The Control Panel is located under the Course Menu and is only available to users with one of the following defined Course Roles: Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Grader, Course Builder, or Administrator. <end definition>.. You may also add a customized link to the Course Menu.

Two Default Options

  Access Tasks using the default Tools link on the Course Menu. On the Tools page, select Tasks.

  Alternatively, in the Control Panel, expand the Course Tools section and select Tasks.

By default, tasks are listed from highest priority to lowest—not by date. To view tasks listed by due date, click the Due Date heading. Use the status columns to view how many students have reported their progress or completed a task.

Instructors can create or edit tasks by accessing the Create Course Task page or Edit Course Task page. The fields on the Create Course Task page and Edit Course Task page are the same. The Create Course Task page opens with empty fields where as the Edit Course Task page opens with a task already populated.

1. On the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Course MenuThe Course Menu appears on the left side of the course window. Users click button or text links to access all course content, such as Content Areas, individual tools, external links, course links, and module pages. <end definition>., click the Tools link. On the Tools page, select Tasks.

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On the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Control PanelAll course management functions are accessed through links in the Control Panel. The Control Panel is located under the Course Menu and is only available to users with one of the following defined Course Roles: Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Grader, Course Builder, or Administrator. <end definition>., expand the Course Tools section, and select Tasks.

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2. On the Tasks page, click Create Course Tasks on the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Action BarRows at the top of the page containing page-level actions such as Build Content, Search, Delete, and Upload. <end definition>..

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To edit an existing task, click Edit from the contextual menu for a particular task.

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3. On the Create Course Task page, type a Task Name.
4. Type a Description. You can use the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Text EditorThe Text Editor is used to add and format text, insert equations and hyperlinks, and attach different types of files to content. It appears throughout the system as the default editor. <end definition>. functions to format the text and include files, images, external links, multimedia, and Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> MashupsA Mashup combines elements from two or more sources. When you view a YouTube™ video in a Blackboard Learn course as part of the course content, you are experiencing a Mashup. Mashups can also include Flickr® photos and SlideShare presentations. Mashups are not available with a Basic License. <end definition>..
5. Type a Due Date, or use the Date Selection Calendar to select the date.
6. Select the level of priority of your task from the Priority drop-down list. You can assign a priority of Low, Normal, or High.
7. Click Submit.
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1. On the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Course MenuThe Course Menu appears on the left side of the course window. Users click button or text links to access all course content, such as Content Areas, individual tools, external links, course links, and module pages. <end definition>., click the Tools link. On the Tools page, select Tasks.

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On the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Control PanelAll course management functions are accessed through links in the Control Panel. The Control Panel is located under the Course Menu and is only available to users with one of the following defined Course Roles: Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Grader, Course Builder, or Administrator. <end definition>., expand the Course Tools section, and select Tasks.

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2. On the Task page, select Delete from the contextual menu for the appropriate task. This action is final and cannot be undone.
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1. On the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Course MenuThe Course Menu appears on the left side of the course window. Users click button or text links to access all course content, such as Content Areas, individual tools, external links, course links, and module pages. <end definition>., click the Tools link. On the Tools page, select Tasks.

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On the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Control PanelAll course management functions are accessed through links in the Control Panel. The Control Panel is located under the Course Menu and is only available to users with one of the following defined Course Roles: Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Grader, Course Builder, or Administrator. <end definition>., expand the Course Tools section, and select Tasks.

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2. On the Task page, click a task title to access the View Task page. The View Task page displays all students' progress for that task.
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If you want students to access Tasks often, you can add a link to the Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Course MenuThe Course Menu appears on the left side of the course window. Users click button or text links to access all course content, such as Content Areas, individual tools, external links, course links, and module pages. <end definition>. for one-click access to the tool. You can customize the name of the link to fit your needs.

1. Ensure Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Edit ModeWhen Edit Mode is ON, all the instructor functions are shown, such as Build Content on the Action Bar in a Content Area or the appearance of the Action Link. When Edit Mode is OFF, you are viewing the page in student view. The Edit Mode toggle appears to users with a role of Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Course Builder, and Administrator. <end definition>. is ON and point to the plus sign above the Course Menu. The Add Menu Item drop-down list appears.
2. Select Create Tool Link.
3. Type a Name for the link.
4. From the Type drop-down list, select Tasks.
5. Select the Available to Users check box.
6. Click Submit.
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Result

The new tool link appears last in the Course Menu list. Press and drag the arrows icon to move the link into a new position. Click the link's Click to toggle glossary term definition: <begin definition> Action LinkThe Action Link is represented by two downward pointing arrows. Click it to access the contextual menu containing options for many components in Blackboard Learn, such as content items, Course Menu links, or Grade Center columns. The options in the contextual menu vary depending on the component. <end definition>. to access the contextual menu. You can rename, delete, or hide the link from students. For example, if you intend to use Tasks after week three, you can create all the tasks you need at the beginning of the term and hide the link until it is needed.