The Tasks tool is used to organize projects or activities (referred to as Tasks) by defining task priorities and tracking Task statuses.
Accessing Tasks Through the Control Panel

Click on Course Tools. When the menu expands, click Tasks.
Accessing Tasks Through a Menu Link
To give students access to Tasks, or to provide an alternative method for accessing Tasks yourself, you can add a link to the Course Menu. The following steps will demonstrate how to do so.

Click the + sign in the upper-right corner above the menu, and select Tool Link.

1. Type a name for the link.
2. From the drop-down menu for Type, select Tasks.
3. Select the Available to Users check box.
4. Click Submit.
Viewing List of Tasks

Whether you access Tasks through the Control Panel or through a Tool Link added to the menu, you will see the Tasks page with a list of Tasks, their priority, due date, and how many students have started/completed each Task.