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AI Auto-Generate Assignments

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This article will cover how to use Blackboard's AI Design Assistant to create an auto-generated assignment. For more information on creating Assignments visit: Blackboard Ultra Course Assignments.

This is for Ultra Course View only.

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Hover to an area where the new assignment will be located. Select the plus sign.

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Select Create.

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Select the Assignment option.

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Select the star icon to auto-generate an assignment.

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Blackboard will auto-generate assignments according to the name of the course. Use the radio buttons to select 1 or more assignments. If you'd like an assignment about a specific topic, you can use the options in the left menu to generate a new list:

1. Add a description of the assignment;

and/or

2. Select content already in the course from the course items. Files that are supported include PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, RTF, and HTML.

3. Select a cognitive level from the drop down or use Inspire Me for a mix from Bloom's Taxonomy.

4. Use the slider to select complexity level.

5. Select or deselect the check box for assignment titles.

6. To regenerate a new list of assignments, select Generate.

After using the radio buttons to select any assignment(s),

7. Select Add.

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Blackboard will add the new assignment. The Assignment Settings can be updated.

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