What is it? #
In Microsoft Teams, assignments are a feature specifically designed for educators. It allows teachers to create tasks, quizzes, or any kind of work for their students.
Teachers can add instructions, due dates, and even include files for students to work on or turn in. They can also track student progress and grades.
Why would I use it? #
You’d use assignments in Microsoft Teams if you’re an educator looking to streamline your workflow and boost classroom efficiency.
What are the benefits? #
Features within Teams Assignments #
Create Assignments: Design tasks, timed quizzes, or any type of work for students.
Edit an Assignment: You can extend an assignment’s deadline or update its resources even after you’ve already assigned it.
Multi-Publish Assignments: Publish your assignments across multiple classes to save time and effort.
Set Instructions & Due Dates: Provide clear guidelines and deadlines for assignments.
Attach Resources: Include files like worksheets, presentations, or reading materials.
Multiple Submission Types: Allow students to submit various formats like documents, videos, or code.
Turn in an assignment in Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Support
Grade, Return and Reassign Assignments: Add grades and feedback directly into assignments so that you and your students are on the same page.
Group Assignments: Facilitate collaborative projects among students.
Create group assignments or assign to individual students – Microsoft Support
Grade a Group Assignment: You have the flexibility to give a group grade or give individual grades to members of the group.
Rubric Grading: Evaluate student work based on pre-defined criteria.
Create and manage grading rubrics in Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Support
Feedback & Revision: Provide comments and allow students to revise and resubmit work.
Track Progress: Monitor individual student and overall class completion rates.
Track student progress in the Grades tab – Microsoft Support
Weighted Grading: Assign different weights to various assignments to calculate final grades.
Multiple Grading Schemes: Add your local grading scheme for assignments.
Grades view: See student grades and leave comments in a dedicated tab.
Track student progress in the Grades tab – Microsoft Support
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User Feedback #
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