How do I create an Assignment shell from the Calendar?
You can create Assignment shells from the Calendar. Assignment shells are placeholders for the Assignment until you fill in the Assignment details. You can create varied due date Assignment shells via the Calendar too.
Locate Calendar Link
Click the Calendar link.
View Calendar
After clicking on the Calendar link, you will see the Calendar for everything you are teaching or enrolled in.
Use Add Icon
You can also use the Add icon to create an Assignment shell. Click the Add icon.
Add New Assignment
Click the day you want to add an assignment shell to. Once you click the day, you will see the Add New Event window. Click the Assignment tab. You can fill out the information (title [1], due date [2], what calendar to put the assignment on [3], and the Assignment group [4]). You can also click More Options before clicking Submit.
Add More Options
When you click on the More Options button, you have the ability to add more details to the Assignment as well as adding Links, Files, and/or Images. Click Update Assignment to add the Assignment to your calendar and course.
Add Multiple Due Dates
If you click the Show Advanced Options link, you can add multiple due dates to your assignment.
View New Assignment
Once you update the information, you can see the Assignment on the Calendar.
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