Brightspace Checklist

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This article pertains to users participating in the Brightspace Pilot program during the Spring 2025 semester.


Introduction:

A checklist in Brightspace helps organize assignments, readings, and tasks into categories. For example, categories can include "Assignments" or "Quizzes," with items grouped by week or assignment type. You can set due dates for each item, providing a clear timeline for completion.


Step-by-Step Instructions to Create a Checklist

  1. 1. Access the Unit/Module where you want to create the checklist.
  2. 2. Click on Create New.
  3. 3. Click on Checklist.
    Creating a new checklist
  4. 4. Provide the Checklist Name and Description(optional).
  5. 5. Click on Create and Insert.
    Creating a checklist
  6. 6. Click on Open Checklist to edit the checklist you just created.
    Open Checklist
  7. 7. On the Edit Checklist page, in the Categories and Items area, do any of the following:
    1. To add a category to the checklist, click New Category. Enter your category details and click Save.
    2. To add an item to the checklist, click New Item. From the Category drop-down list, select the category for your item. Enter your item details. If you want the item due by a certain date or time, select the check box and enter your Due Date information. Click Save.
    3. To reorder categories or items, click on Reorder. Change the sort order and click on Save.
      Edit a checklist
  8. 8. Repeat step 7 until you've added all your content to the checklist.
  9. 9. Click Save and Close.
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Step-by-Step Instructions to Copy a Checklist

  1. 1. Navigate to Course Admin.
    2. Click on Checklists.
  2. 3. Open the Actions menu for the checklist you want to copy, and click Copy.
  3. Copy a checklist
  4. 4. A new checklist is now visible at the bottom of the list of checklists with the title Copy of {original checklist name}.
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Default due date for a checklist item?

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Article ID: 163384
Created
Fri 12/13/24 4:45 PM
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Fri 1/24/25 11:57 AM