Blackboard assignments (Ultra Student)

Blackboard assignments is a Learn.UQ assignment submission tool that allows the attaching/linking of multiple files, including Excel and media file types. This is a separate system from TurnItIn assignments.

Warning: DO NOT use drag and drop to upload an assignment file when using Safari. It may produce the error "Failed to upload Assignment. Please try again." Use an alternative web browser such as Chrome or Firefox.

Warning: DO NOT upload an assignment file when using Edge (Microsoft browser) while the original file is open on your computer. A blank copy of the file will be uploaded. Use an alternative web browser such as Chrome or Firefox.

Work with Blackboard assignments

Important tips

Read the instructions carefully to understand:

how many files you should submit, how they should be named and the format required
how you are expected to attach or link your files
the method for submitting specific types of files
the number of times you may submit the assignment
information for group submissions
information on late assignments
the procedure to follow if something goes wrong with your submission or if you submit the wrong file(s).

Important submission information

You must click on the Submit button to submit your work for assessment. Academic staff will not see the files if you have merely saved them as a submission in progress.
Files that are submitted CANNOT be retrieved for editing and re-submission. Once submitted, they are delivered to the Course Coordinator.
It is your responsibility to check the Submission History and confirm your assignment was successfully submitted.
To allow for the many possible technical problems with computers and the internet, students are advised to commence assignment uploads at least 3 hours before they are due.
- If you don’t receive a submission ID, you should regard your submission as unsuccessful.
- It is your responsibility to check the assignment preview and confirm that the assignment has been successfully submitted.
- Students should take a screenshot showing the successful submission to confirm that they have followed the correct process.

Submission

Submitting files

There are two ways that you can attach files to your submission:

Click on the Attachment button (paperclip icon) in the text editor, locate the file in your file browser, click to select it and then click on the Save button to upload it.
Drag and drop a file from a location into the text editor box, then click on the Save button to upload it.

Tip: If you're uploading multiple files, you might find it easier to select them in your file browser via the Attachment button in the text editor.

For more information on attaching files to submissions, refer to the Insert and embed content guide.

Submitting videos

If you need to submit using the Learn.UQ EchoVideo service:

refer to the Assignment submission instructions guide
refer to the Submit a video assignment with EchoVideo guide.

If you need to submit a video hosted on an external service like YouTube or Vimeo, follow these steps:

For YouTube videos, click on the Insert Content button in the text editor and select YouTube video from the drop-down list.
For videos hosted on another platform, such as Vimeo, click on the Insert Content button in the text editor and select Media from the drop-down list.

Group assignments

Group assignments are a shared responsibility. If one person submits on behalf of the group:

ensure your group has organised how the assignment will be submitted
have a contingency plan in case your nominated group member is unable to submit the assignment as agreed.

All group members will be displayed as having submitted the assignment. Group members can check that the submission is complete and view the contents of the submission.