How to Delete External Linked Assignments in D2L Brightspace

Introduction:

This support article outlines the process for deleting externally linked assignments in Brightspace.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. 1. In your course, click "Content".
  2. The mouse cursor is hovering above the Content section of the Navigation Bar.

  3. 2.     Select the module where your assignment is located.
  4. Mouse is hovering over the module unit tab.

  5. 3.     Select your external linked assignment.
  6. Mouse is hovering over an H5P assignment.
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  8. Important Note: External-linked assignments are those that utilize third-party tools compatible with Brightspace. Examples of third-party tools include Panopto, H5P, and Hypothesis.
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  10. 4. Click "Options".
  11. Mouse is hovering over the ellipsis beside the Create New button.

  12. 5.     Click "Delete".
  13. Mouse hovering over the Delete option on the ellipsis dropdown menu.

  14. 6.     Click the "Permanently delete both the topic from Content and the associated file or activity from the course." field.
  15. Mouse hovering above the Permanently delete option.

Important Note: By clicking the first option, the topic will be removed from the content, but the activity will remain in the course. If you wish to permanently remove the assignment, click the second option.

  1. 7. Click "Delete".

  3. 8.     Once the assignment is deleted, click "Course Admin".

  5. 9.     Click "External Learning Tools".
  6. Cursor hovering over the External Learning Tools link.

  7. 10.     You will be directed to the External Learning Tools page.
  8. External Learning Tools page with list of links.

  9. Important Note: The External Learning Tools page shows all of the external tools offered by the university and external assignment links that you have set up within your course.  Link names indicated in black text cannot be deleted. Link names indicated in blue text are external assignment links and can be deleted within your course.
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  11. 11. Locate your external linked assignment. Scroll to the next pages if necessary.
  12. Mouse cursor next to an H5P external linked assignment.
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  14. 12. On your assignment, click "Options".
  15. Cursor hovering over the V beside the H5P assignment.

  16. 13.     Click "Delete".
  17. Cursor hovering over the Delete option on the drop down menu.

  18. 14.     Click "Yes".
  19. Cursor hovering over the Yes option on the Confirmation box.

  20. Important Note: This will delete the external assignment link, but the grade item will stay in the grade book. You will need to manually delete the grade item from the grade book. Please note that you cannot delete the grade item without deleting the external assignment link first.
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  22. 15. Click "Class Progress".
  23. Cursor hovering over the Class Progress section on the navigation bar.

  24. 16.     Click "Grades".
  25. Cursor hovering over the Grades option on the Class Progress section.

  26. 17.     Click "Manage Grades".
  27. Cursor hovering over the Manage Grades option.
  28. 18. Click "More Actions".
  29. Cursor hovering over the More Actions button.
  30. 19. Click "Delete".
  31. Cursor hovering over the Delete section on the dropdown menu.

  32. 20.     Scroll down the list of grade items and confirm the assignment you wish to delete by clicking its corresponding check box.
  33. Cursor hovering over the checkbox beside the assignment name.
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  35. 21. Click "Delete".
  36. Cursor hovering over the Delete button.
  37. 22. Review the confirmation.
  38. The confirmation warning on an item delete option.

  39. 23.     Click "Delete".
  40. Cursor over the Delete button on the warning screen for the delete option.

 

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