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Tasks

What it is.

The Tasks page organizes tasks, defines task priority, and tracks task status. A user can create tasks and post them to the Tasks page. Each user can post personal tasks to their own page, and Instructors can post tasks to users participating in their course. Task information is arranged in columns that display the priority, task name, status, and due date.

Implications for Teaching and Learning.

• Advantages for Faculty

  • Great asset when working on a large course project
  • Tasks needed to complete a project can be separated
  • Tasks can be assigned to student by listing them in the Description

• Advantages for Students

  • Keep track of assignments or parts of assignments

Can I add my own personal tasks items? 

Yes, you can have Blackboard track your personal tasks items as well. However, you do not want to put these into a course. Note: These tasks will be seen only by you and not by your class. To view, you must enter the Tasks from the  Blackboard Tab on the TWU Blackboard web page, which will show all your personal tasks as well as all of your course tasks.

Setting it Up. 

From the Control Panel

Click on the Add Task link 

Type in the Task Title and Description.

Choose the Due Date from the pull-down list.

Select the Priority from the pull-down list.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

Adding a Personal Task.

To add a personal task

1. Click on the Blackboard 7 tab at the top of the page.

2. Click on the Tasks link under the Tools section on the left hand side of the screen.

3. Add personal tasks items following same directions as adding a task for a class.

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