Tasks can be created from a Unit Page in the Course Builder component, or on a Class page, in the Course Outline component.
Creating a Task on a Unit Page
1. Navigate to the appropriate Unit Page.
2. Navigate to the Course Builder component.
3. Select Create Activity.
4. Select Task:
5. Give your Task a title:
6. Use the drop-down arrow to select a 'Work Type':
7. In Curriculum Codes, enter the appropriate codes that align your task with the required curriculum requirements or standards:
You can also select Browse to select curriculum outcomes. When you select a curriculum from within a course:
- The 'Current' tab displays curriculum outcomes that have been assigned at the unit level. For example, when viewing curriculum codes within a unit, this tab will show outcomes that are mapped at the course level.
- The 'All' tab displays the full list of curriculum outcomes from the selected framework, including those that haven't yet been used, mapped, or linked to any course or activity.
Note:
Curriculum outcomes are not automatically mapped - they need to be manually tagged at each level. Each activity can be linked to the relevant curriculum outcomes, but you'll only see them in the 'Current' tab if the level above (like the course or unit) has already been mapped.
8. Provide a description of the Task:
9. Add a link and/or attach files if required:
10. Select if the students will 'Self-assess' the Task.
11. Allocate the duration of the activity if required.
12. Select Create.
Creating or Modifying a Task on a Class Page
1. Navigate to the appropriate Class page.
2. Navigate to the Course Outline component.
3. Select the 3-dot menu and select 'Task' next to the unit you are adding the learning activity:
4. Alternatively, select the 3-dot menu next to the task you wish to modify:
5. Give your task a title:
6. Use the drop-down arrow to select a 'Work Type':
7. In Curriculum Codes, enter the appropriate codes that align your task with the required curriculum requirements or standards:
You can also select Browse to select curriculum outcomes. When you select a curriculum from within a course:
- The 'Current' tab displays curriculum outcomes that have been assigned at the unit level. For example, when viewing curriculum codes within a unit, this tab will show outcomes that are mapped at the course level.
- The 'All' tab displays the full list of curriculum outcomes from the selected framework, including those that haven't yet been used, mapped, or linked to any course or activity.
Note:
Curriculum outcomes are not automatically mapped - they need to be manually tagged at each level. Each activity can be linked to the relevant curriculum outcomes, but you'll only see them in the 'Current' tab if the level above (like the course or unit) has already been mapped.
8. Provide a description of the task:
9. Select the publish date for the task:
The publish date is when the task details will become visible to students and their parents.
10. Select the due date for the task:
The due date will show on the course outline, calendar and will set the time that students can complete a self-assessment until.
11. Add a link and/or attach files if required:
12. Toggle to allow students to 'self-assess' the Task.
13. Allocate the duration of the activity if required.
14. Select Create or Update.