How to save or move an assignment

To move or save an assignment into another location, first go to the appropriate course. Then:

 

  1. Control Panel buttonGo to the “Control Panel” which is in the lower section of the left-hand menu.

  2. In the “Assignments” section, click the “Test Manager” link. All of the online tests for the course will be displayed.
    Test Manager link in Course Control Panel

  3. Find the test you wish to copy and click the “Export” option next to it.
    Export option of Blackboard online tests

  4. When prompted, click the “Save” option, and save the file to a suitable location (i.e. a memory stick or your desktop).

  5. When the download is complete, click “Close” and then “OK”


  6. Navigate to the course where you wish to add the test by clicking on the My Doncaster College tab in the top section.
    "My Doncaster College" tab

  7. Once in the course, go to the "Control Panel"

  8. In the "Assignments" section, go to the "Test Manager" page.

  9. Click the "Import" button on the toolbar.
    'Import' button on Test Manager toolbar

  10. Click the "Browse" button, and then use the dialog to find the test file that you saved earlier. Select it and then press the "Open" button.

  11. With the correct file selected, click the "Submit" button.

  12. A confirmation message will be displayed. Click the "Okay" button to continue.


  13. Return to the "Control Panel" using the link at the top of the content area.
    'Control Panel' link in top bar

  14. Under the "Content Area" section, click on the "Assignments" link.
    'Assignments' link in Control Panel

  15. When the page has loaded, click the "+ Test" button in the toolbar at the top.
    'Add Test' button in Assignments section

  16. In the "Add Test" listings, select the test that you copied over and then press the "Submit" button.

  17. By default, after adding the test, it will not be available to students. To make it available, click the "Modify the Test Options" link.

  18. Under "Section 2 - Test Availability", change the "Make the link available" option to Yes.
    'Make the link available' settings

  19. Click "Submit" to finish. The test will now be available to students, and their results will automatically feed back into their Blackboard Grade Book.

 


 

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