Overview of Submitting Work

1. Introduction to Submitting Work

In this section of the course, you will learn about the types of items requiring you to submit work. You'll also have the option to practice hands-on. Make sure you take the time to practice submitting coursework here in this risk-free environment. 

Keep the following in mind when you are submitting work: 

• You can type content directly into the system (or paste it from other sources such as Microsoft Word), link to content from OneDrive, or upload files from your computer. If you are typing in the system or pasting content into it, then use the formatting tools to format the text or organize it using bullets. For math classes, you may need to launch the Math Editor, located on the toolbar. 
• When you submit your work, you can browse for files on your computer and you may be able to use OneDrive. You can include documents, video, audio, and images. The supported file types are determined by your teacher.
• You can drag and drop files to upload them.

2. Forums

As an asynchronous communication tool, forums contribute significantly to successful communication and community building in an online environment by allowing course participants to exchange ideas, discuss material, and interact within the course. Your teacher will most likely use forums to promote collaboration in your classroom. Forums allow teachers and students to communicate with each other on a given topic by exchanging ideas through posts and replies. Unlike the face-to-face classroom, you do not need to raise your hand to make a point; instead, you can post your thoughts to a discussion.

To successfully participate in a forum:

• Be sure you understand the forum requirements.
• Reference course activities, such as assigned readings, when appropriate. This helps indicate to your teacher that you're completing these activities.
• Reply to your classmates. After all, it's not a discussion if you're not talking to one another. Consider asking questions to engage them in further discussion.
• Take time to write a meaningful response.
• Check back frequently and look for new posts.
• Follow netiquette guidelines.
• Stay on topic.

3. Quizzes

Online quizzes and tests, like paper-and-pencil tests, contain a variety of question types such as multiple choice, short answer, or matching. The technology of online tests allows your teachers to use features such as automated grading, multiple attempts, time limits, multimedia in questions, and time ranges.

Here are some tips for taking tests online:

• Identify if there is a due date or not.
• Read the instructions!
• Read the questions carefully and double-check answers.
• Schedule time to take online tests on a computer with a secure and reliable connection that is located in a quiet environment.
• If the test you are taking has a time limit, make sure you do not begin taking it until you are ready!
• If you need special accommodations for a test, contact your teacher at the beginning of the term and prior to each test.
• You may be able to take a test multiple times. If you have multiple attempts, your teacher will control how the grade is calculated.
• For multiple choice questions with multiple answers, your teacher controls how you are penalized for incorrect choices. Make sure you read these questions carefully and only select the answers you believe to be correct.

4. Assignments

The Assignment Moodle activity allows teachers to distribute instructions and collect your work online. The Assignment activity allows you to submit reports, presentations, etc. by attaching a file (e.g., Word-processed documents, spreadsheets, images, audio, video clips), typing a response directly into Moodle, or both. You instructor can then review the assignment, grade it, and provide you with feedback all in Moodle.

For a given assignment, your teacher will provide you with the directions and any files needed to complete it. If it is a graded assignment, you'll see it in the gradebook along with the due date (if it has been set in Moodle by your instructor). Any assignment with a due date will also appear in your calendar. 

Moodle offers your teachers the option of grading your assignment on a point system or using what it refers to as an advanced grading method (rubrics, checklists, and marking guides.) If your teacher has opted for one of these methods, they may elect to allow you to see the grading requirements before submitting your assignment. Consider reviewing these grading criteria before completing your work. This is helpful in making sure you understand the assignment requirements and have also achieved the level of performance you hoped for in your submission.

Here are a few pointers when working on assignments:

• Pay close attention to the assignment instructions. The requirements may vary from course to course, and assignment to assignment.
• An advanced grading method, such as a rubric, may be available to you so that you are aware of how you will be graded. If this is the case, make sure you review it carefully before starting your submission. 
• You may be assigned to a group to complete an assignment. If this is the case, you'll see who your group members are when you start the assignment. Everyone in your group can edit the assignment. However, only one person can submit it. Make sure you do NOT submit it for grading until everyone in your group agrees that it is ready for submission.
• If you can submit an assignment more than once, take advantage of your teacher's revise-and-review process.
• Submit your assignment in the file formats your teacher requested.

Your teacher will post your grades once grading is complete. You will receive a notification when an item is graded. In addition, you can check the gradebook and the Open Grader for its status.