Set availability and dues dates for an assignment
- Navigate to Assignments.
- On the Assignments page, from the context menu of the assignment you want to set availability and due dates for, click Edit Assignment.
- In the Due Date field, select the required date and time.
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Expand Availability Dates & Conditions
Note: To use the availability date settings, the d2l.Tools.Dropbox.ConsistentDatesEnabled configuration variable must be set to ON. If you do not see the options described below, ask your administrator.
1. In the Start Date field, select the required date and time. Click the Visible with access restricted link below to change the default settings for availability dates if needed. You can also add availability dates to
Calendar.
Figure: The Start date link to change the default settings for availability dates highlighted.
You can choose one of the following availability dates settings:
Visible with access-restricted (before start / after end). The assignment will be visible to learners before the Start Date or after the End Date, but they cannot click or open it. Learners can see the name, dates, and restrictions but cannot see the assignment description or attachments.
Visible with submission-restricted (before start / after end). The assignment will be visible to learners before the Start Date or after the End Date, and they can click or open it, but they cannot submit or mark it as complete. Learners can see all details about the assignment, including description, attachments, and rubrics, but they cannot upload files, enter comments, or mark the assignment as complete (for observed in person / on paper submission).
Hidden (before start / after end). The assignment is hidden to learners until the start date is reached or after the end date passes. Learners cannot see the assignment anywhere, including corresponding Calendar events and Notifications.
Figure: The Availability Dates settings.
Note: The default settings are available on the Availability Date Defaults page, which can be found under Course Admin.
2. In the End Date field, select the required date and time. Click the Visible with access restricted link below to change the default settings for availability dates if needed. You can also add availability dates to Calendar.
Figure: The Start Date and End Date fields highlighted.
5. Click Save and Close.