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Checklists

Checklists are primarily used as a tool for students to help track their progress within a module. Checklists support learners in completing learning activities, assessments and for assignment preparation, or to simply help students remain on top of their learning and help them stay organized.

Building a Checklist

Step 1:

From the toolbar in your course, select Course Admin > Checklists.

Step 2:

Select New Checklist.

Step 3:

Name your checklist, add a description as needed, and click Save. Note: You have the option to check “Open this checklist in a new window when viewed”.

Step 4:

Click New Category to add a category to your checklist.

Step 5:

Name your category and provide a description as needed. Click Save. For example, if you have weekly readings and assignments, these would be your categories.

Step 6:

Click New Items to add individual items to your categories. Choose from existing categories in the dropdown.

Step 7:

Name your item and add a description as needed.

Note: You have the option to include a Due Date for the item. If desired, check the box and set the due date and time. If you use due date, we recommend checking the box “Display in Calendar” as well.

Step 8:

Click Save. Repeat as needed.

When you’ve completed your checklist click Save and Close. Preview your checklist by expanding the dropdown beside your checklist and clicking Preview in a new window.

Checklists need to be added to a relevant module. Why? When a checklist is created, it is not visible to students unless it is added to a module via Course Materials > Content. Follow the instructions below to add a Checklist to Course Materials.

Adding Checklists to Content Modules

Step 1:

Go to Course Materials > Content.

Step 2:

In the module you wish to add the checklist, expand the Existing Activities dropdown and click Checklist.

Step 3:

In the new window that appears, choose the checklist you created.

Contact edtech@langara.ca for more information.

If you are a Langara employee, self-register for Essentials to Excellence: A Brightspace Companion for Instructors. This Brightspace course compliments the technical instructions found here with use cases, examples, and advice.

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