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Byte size information on using LiveText 6. Choose an optional Assessment Method that will be used when student submissions are evaluated. Multiple assessments may be selected. a. Click b. A list of your existing Assessment Documents will appear, place a check mark in the box for the assessment to use. c. Click 7. Select Formative or Summative as the Assessment Type. By definition, formative assessments are on-going assessments, reviews, and observations. Summative assessments are typically culminating or final assessments used to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and learning at the end of an academic term, year, or at a pre-determined time. 8. Optionally, select the Publish Grades checkbox. If the Publish Grades checkbox is selected students will receive their grades and evaluations instantly once the assessment is completed by the instructor. If the checkbox is not selected, the instructor will release grades and evaluations for an assignment from within the Submissions & Grades tab to all students simultaneously once all assessments are completed.

9. Insert template(s) if the assignment requires a new document. For example, this is where Capstone course would insert the portfolio template students must use to create their professional portfolio. 10. Add any resources necessary for the assignment. These may include other LiveText documents, websites (enter the URL), or Attachments (i.e. Word, Excel, PDF file). Optionally assignments can be aligned to Outcomes & Standards. This is strictly for the faculty and students’ information as the assessments selected should already be aligned for reporting purposes.

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Creating an Assignment in a Course