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".
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   2. Select the module where your assignment is located.
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   3. Select your external linked 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".
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    5. Click "Delete".
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    6. Click the "Permanently delete both the topic from Content and the associated file or activity from the course." field.
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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".
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   8. Once the assignment is deleted, click "Course Admin".
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   9. Click "External Learning Tools".
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   10. You will be directed to the External Learning Tools page.
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   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.
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14. 12. On your assignment, click "Options".
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    13. Click "Delete".
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    14. Click "Yes".
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    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".
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    16. Click "Grades".
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    17. Click "Manage Grades".
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28. 18. Click "More Actions".
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30. 19. Click "Delete".
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    20. Scroll down the list of grade items and confirm the assignment you wish to delete by clicking its corresponding check box.
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35. 21. Click "Delete".
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37. 22. Review the confirmation.
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    23. Click "Delete".
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