Ultra is the new view of MyBeckett modules, if your module does not look like the instructions below then please refer to our MyBeckett Original module instructions on how to submit a Blackboard assignment.
Before you start
- The recommended browser for using MyBeckett is Google Chrome.
- We advise that you don't include any personal details within your submission, except for your student ID.
Access the assignment
You can find your assignments in the Activity Stream or Calendar if your instructor has added due dates. Alternatively, go to the module content page where assignments might be organised in folders or learning modules.
To submit a Blackboard assignment
- Locate the assignment in your module and click on the assignment title to open it.
- The Details & Information panel will appear, showing the due date, number of attempts allowed and any additional instructions or rubrics (something that clearly defines the criteria and expectations for an assignment, project, or performance).
- Click View instructions to begin. You will see any instructions and a Submission area. If there's a time limit, it will be displayed, and you'll need to start the timer before accessing the assignment.
- Click into the text editor field. You can type into the editor directly, drag and drop a file into the area or use the text editor attachment functionality to attach a file.
- To attach a file, click the paperclip icon. Locate the file on you want to attach and click Open.
- Click Save to confirm the file upload.
- A document icon and the name of your file should appear in the editor to show it has been attached. You can delete the file by clicking the bin icon to the right of the file name.
- If you are not yet ready to submit yet, choose Save and Close. When you are ready to resume working, click Continue attempt to open the assignment.
- When you are ready to submit, click Submit.
- A pop-up message will ask you to confirm if you want to submit the assignment, click Submit.
- You should see a 'Your submission was successful' pop-up message. We recommend always downloading the submission receipt.
