Assignment submission instructions (Ultra Student)
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 with 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.
2. Assignment submission
Use the Blackboard text editor tools to attach your assignment submission files, link to online content or submit video/media files.
Attach files
- Click on the Attachment button in the text editor.
- Locate the file.
- Click on the Open button.
- Optionally, update the Display Name textbox.
- Click on the Save button.
- Alternatively, drag and drop a file from a location into the text editor box, update the Display Name textbox and click on the Save button.
Tip: For further information about how long files can take to upload, refer to the Upload speeds guide.
Link to online content
- Click on the Link button in the text editor.
- Paste a web link into the Link URL box.
- Enter a title for the link.
- Click on the Insert button.
- The link is displayed in the submission text box.
For further information about adding hyperlinks or linking to YouTube videos, refer to the Insert and embed content and Insert media guides.
Submit video content
For instructions on submitting video content refer to the Submit a video assignment with EchoVideo guide.