Where a work item is set up in SIS to feed into Blackboard as an assignment, any approved extension for that work item, will also be set up to be submitted via Blackboard. Marks for extended assignments will not automatically extract to SIS and need to be given to your School Student Programme and Support (SPS) team to enter manually in SIS.
This webpage is intended for use by Module Leaders as a guide to what they need to know about the extension assignments in Blackboard - it is not an explanation of the full extension request process.
Who creates the extension assignments?
Your School Student Programme and Support (SPS) team will create the extended assignment in your Blackboard module.
SPS have access to a function in Blackboard which creates a copy of the original SIS fed assignment but with the agreed extended due date. The function adds a Release Condition rule which only permits specific students to see and submit to the assignment.
Are extension assignments created for Grade Mappings?
No. Extension Assignments are only created for work items set up to be full Blackboard Assignment submissions. If you have a grade mapping work item for which you have manually created an assignment in Blackboard, you will need to manually create an assignment for the extension too.
So that only the relevant student(s) has access to it, you will need to add a Release Condition rule to the extension assignment as follows:
Create the extension assignment and set up and needed, then from the top right drop down, select Release Conditions. Select Specific members or groups then select the students who have approved RAs from the list of members drop down. Select Save and then exit out of the assignment. The extension assignment will then only be visible to the student(s) you‘ve added in the Release Condition rule.
There is full guidance available on manually creating assignments, including Release Conditions.
How will I know if an extended assignment has been created in my module?
Once the extension is approved by your School SPS, part of that process is to inform both the Module Leader and the student.
Extension assignments should be in the same location as the original submission point - this will usually be the folder called Assessment submission points.
Extension assignments are prefixed with RA to deadline. This prefix is in addition to the original assignment name. For example, with a SIS fed assignment called ESSAY:2000 word essay, the extension assignment will be called RA to deadline:ESSAY:2000 word essay.
Once the due date has passed, all instructors attached to the module will receive the automated Available for Marking email notification. This will prompt you to check for submissions to extension assignment.
Will the student with the extension still see the original assignment submission point?
Yes. Both submission points will be visable to the student.
The student who has the extension will be given clear communication from your School Student Programme and Support (SPS) team on what the extension assignment is called i.e. it will have the appropriate prefix of RA to deadline.
Will the student with the extension receive non-submission emails?
Students who have extension assignments will still receive the non-submission emails regarding the original assignment submission. They will not receive non-submission emails for the extension assignment.
Non-submission emails are only generated for assignments fed from SIS.
Can I see in Blackboard which student has been given the extension?
You will be informed by your School SPS when an extension assignment has been approved and for which student. In addition, you will be able to see which student(s) have access to the extension assignment by looking at the Release Conditions on the assignment.
To check the Release Conditions, find the extended assignment in the module and select Release Conditions.
How do I mark extension assignment submissions?
Extension assignments can be marked using either the Gradebook directly, Speadsheet Marking or the UWE Allocation tool. As the extension assignment is separate to the original deadline, it will have it‘s own column in the Gradebook.
Carry out the marking as you would for other Blackboard assignment submissions. When you post the marks and feedback they will become visible to students. Marks will not automatically extract to SIS - You will need to provide your School SPS team with the marks for extension submissions manually so that they can enter them into SIS by hand.