Creating an Assignment

The following tutorial demonstrates how to create an assignment for your course in Aportfolio.

Step 1

Once you have logged into Aportfolio, click on the Courses tab.

Step 2

Select the course in which you would like to create an assignment.

Step 3

Within the course tabs, select Assignments.

Step 4

Here you can see all the assignments created in the course. To create a new assignment, click Add Assignment.

Step 5

Start by giving your assignment a title.

NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO ADD THE NAME OF YOUR COURSE IN THE ASSIGNMENT TITLE (example: RC 1000 Midterm). Students may have several courses with Aportfolio assignments, and your course title will ensure they do not submit to the wrong course!)

Step 6

 Next, you can provide a description of the assignment.

Step 7

Once you are satisfied with the assignment title and description, click the green Save.

Step 8

After you have created the assignment, you will need to be sure to add a step, by clicking the Add Step button. 

Step 9

Select Evidence in the Add Step tabs. You must always add Evidence; it allows students to submit work for the assignment.

Step 10

Select Evidence in the Add Step tabs. You must always add Evidence; it allows students to submit work for the assignment.

Step 11

Select Evidence in the Add Step tabs. You must always add Evidence; it allows students to submit work for the assignment.

Step 12

Select Evidence in the Add Step tabs. You must always add Evidence; it allows students to submit work for the assignment.

Step 13

Select Evidence in the Add Step tabs. You must always add Evidence; it allows students to submit work for the assignment.