Last Updated: Mar 14, 2023     Views: 145

To submit a Blackboard assignment:

  1. Select the Submission box to display the text editor.

Select the Submission box to display the WYSIWYG text editor and start working on your submission

  1. To upload a file, you can either drag and drop it from your computer into the Submission box, or select Attachment (the paper clip icon) and browse for a file from your computer. A status window appears to show the progress of the file upload.
  2. Your assignment will be automatically saved if you select anywhere outside the Submission box. At this point you'll also preview your file before submitting it.

Your assignment will be automatically saved and previewed if you select anywhere outside the Submission box.

  1. You can use the options in the editor to format the text and embed images and attach files.
    • Optional: You can insert content from Cloud Storage, such as in OneDrive and Google Drive.
    • Optional: If your instructor enabled conversations, select the Open class conversation icon. Anyone can make a contribution to the assignment conversation, including your instructor.
  2. Not ready to submit? Select Save and Close to save your work and continue later. Your text, comments, and files are saved on the page.
  3. Select Submit when you're ready for your instructor to grade your work. When you submit, a panel appears with the date and time you made the submission. Select the View submission link at the bottom of the panel to review your submission.
  4. If your instructor allowed one attempt, you can't edit your work after you submit. If your instructor allowed multiple attempts and you submit an attempt past the due date, the attempt will be marked late. Any attempts you submit before the due date aren't marked late.