Create a template for an assignment

Create and customize template

1. Create or open an assignment.
2. Select “Use prompt(s) or template” (1).
3. Select “Use template” (2).

Create based on template or from scratch

Create based on template

4. Click “Based on existing template” (3) to build a new template from an existing one.

5. Select a template (4) and click “Use this template” (5).

6. A copy of the template will appear in “Create assignment” (6).
7. Click “Edit” (7) from “Edit Assignment” or “Edit” (8) from Library “Menu”.

NOTE: When selecting a template in the Library, it provides the capability to "Use this Template" and a new menu with options to copy, edit, or delete a template (if permitted). This eliminates the need to enter the Preview mode to access those options.

Create from scratch

8. Click “Create from scratch” (9) to create a brand-new template.

• The new template and page titles will match the assignment name (10).
• The template will include and an instructions section with the assignment description (11).

Customize template content

9. Customize the template as desired.

• Please see the articles in the following sections for information about adding and organizing content.
  • “Add modules and content.”
  • “Upload and manage files.”
  • “Style and customization.”
  • “Work organization and layout.”
• Your work will be saved automatically.

10. Return to assignment creation at any time by clicking “Close” (12).

11. Return to editing by clicking “Edit” (13).

• The template will be shared with course faculty members and students automatically.

Publish

1. Click “Share” (1), then “Share settings” (2).

2. Do one of the following:
   • If you created the template from scratch, please follow the steps in the “Publish your Work for the First Time” section of “Share and Publish your Work for the First Time.”
   • If you created the template based on an existing template, please follow the steps in the “Publish your Work” section of “Share and Publish your Work."