Upload an assignment to a Blackboard drop box

This section explains how to upload your assignment to a Blackboard assignment drop box.

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 Instructions

  1. Navigate to your assessment dropbox, (via the Assessment and Feedback folder, Gradebook or Calendar Due Dates).

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  1. Click on the name of the actual dropbox (with the image-20240925-143833.png list icon beside it).

  2. A side panel opens, you will be prompted to View Instructions.

 

  1. Click on the View Instructions button. If you have more than one attempt, it may appear as a Start attempt button.



  2. You will then see the assignment content, click in the submission box to reveal the tool bar to attach your assignment (using the paperclip icon) or drag and drop your submission into the submission box. You can upload multiple files to the Blackboard assignment drop box.

    You can also upload Panopto videos and other media, if instructed by your lecturer.

     

  3. Once your assignment is attached, you will be prompted to rename your assignment display name if you wish, Save and then Submit.

 

  1. You will be given final message if you only have one attempt for submission.

  1. You will then get a chance to download your digital receipt.

 

Video of uploading an assignment to Blackboard drop box

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