How to Submit UML Blackboard Assignments

Submitting assignments on Blackboard is fundamental to the academic experience at UMass Lowell (UML). Whether you are taking a hybrid, virtual, or in-person course, knowing how to submit assignments on Blackboard is essential. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide on submitting UML Blackboard assignments step by step.

Introduction

UML Blackboard is an online learning management system used by instructors to provide course materials, quizzes, and assignments to students. With Blackboard, students can easily access course materials, communicate with instructors and classmates, and submit assignments.

What is Blackboard?

Blackboard is a web-based platform used by UML instructors to deliver course materials, facilitate discussions, and provide assessments to students. Blackboard is an intuitive platform that allows for easy communication between instructors and students, and it also provides access to course content such as readings, multimedia, and assignments.

Creating an Assignment on Blackboard

Before we discuss how to submit an assignment on Blackboard, it’s essential to understand how to create one. To create an assignment on Blackboard, follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to your Blackboard account
2. Click on the course for which you want to create the assignment
3. Click on the “Assignments” tab in the left-hand menu
4. Click on the “Create Assignment” button
5. Fill in the required fields such as assignment name, instructions, due date, and point value
6. Choose the appropriate submission type (e.g., File Upload, Text Submission, etc.)
7. Click “Submit” to save the assignment

How to Submit an Assignment on Blackboard

Now that you understand how to create an assignment on Blackboard let’s discuss how to submit one. Here are the steps to submit an assignment on Blackboard:

1. Log in to your Blackboard account
2. Click on the course for which you want to submit the assignment
3. Click on the “Assignments” tab in the left-hand menu
4. Locate the assignment you want to submit and click on its title
5. Read the instructions carefully and complete the assignment according to the submission type (e.g., File Upload, Text Submission, etc.)
6. Click on the “Submit” button to submit your assignment
7. A confirmation message will appear if the submission was successful

Saving an Assignment as a Draft and Submitting it Later

If you need to leave the assignment submission page without completing the submission, you can save the assignment as a draft and submit it later. Here’s how to do it:

1. Log in to your Blackboard account
2. Click on the course for which you want to submit the assignment
3. Click on the “Assignments” tab in the left-hand menu
4. Locate the assignment you want to submit and click on its title
5. Follow the instructions for completing the assignment
6. Instead of clicking the “Submit” button, click on the “Save Draft” button
7. Your work and files will be saved on the page, and you can resume working later by returning to the assignment and clicking on the assignment title
8. When you are ready to submit the assignment, click on the “Submit” button

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