How to Create an Assignment Activity

1. Log in to the portal and navigate to the relevant course/module page.

2. Locate the Edit mode toggle in the upper-right corner of the module page, next to the night mode icon. Click the toggle to activate editing.

3. When the toggle turns green, Edit mode has been successfully activated.

4. Navigate to the relevant topic or section where you want to add the assignment and click Add an activity or resource.

5. In the pop-up window, select the Activities tab the choose the Assignment.

6. On the Assignment settings page, enter the assignment name, description, and instructions for students.

7. Scroll down to the Additional files section and upload any supporting documents or resources required for the assignment.

8. Configure the assignment availability by setting the required dates and times (e.g., opening date, due date, and cut-off date, if applicable).

9. If the assignment requires students to submit as groups, scroll down to Group submission settings and change Students submit in groups to Yes. Then, select the appropriate Grouping for the student groups.

10. Scroll down to Restrict access, add a group restriction, and select the appropriate student group or cohort.

11. Scroll down to Completion conditions and configure the requirements students must meet to complete the activity.

12. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save and display to create the assignment and view the changes.

13. To make changes after creating the assignment, open the assignment, click the Settings tab, update the required settings, and save your changes.

Updated on: 12/06/2026