Who This Is For / When to Use
Use Assignments when you need members to submit written responses or files that require manual review instead of automatic grading.
What Is a Membership Assignment
A Membership Assignment is an assessment type designed for offline or subjective evaluation.
Assignments are commonly used for:
Homework submissions
Written or paragraph-based responses
File-based work requiring instructor review
Members can:
Write answers directly in a text field
Upload one or more files for review
Key Assignment Capabilities
Manual review and instructor feedback
Text-based answer submission
File uploads for completed work
Pass, Fail, or In Review status indicators
Assignment completion tracking within the course
Step 1: Add an Assignment to a Course
Open the course.
Locate the module where the assignment should appear.
Click + Add Content.
Select Add Assignment.
Step 2: Configure Assignment Details
Complete the required assignment fields:
Assignment Name: Internal and member-facing title
Instructions: Guidance members see before starting
Assignment Material: Optional templates or reference files
Assignment Thumbnail: Visual identifier (optional)
Supported upload formats for assignment materials include:
.jpeg
.jpg
.pdf
.xls
Step 3: Preview the Assignment
Use Preview to see the assignment exactly as a member would.
Preview mode allows you to:
View instructions
Enter sample answers
Upload test files
Step 4: Publish the Assignment
Assignments are hidden from members until published.
Open the assignment.
Select the Draft status dropdown.
Change the status to Published.
Once published, the assignment becomes visible to enrolled members.
Member Assignment Experience
When a member opens an assignment, they can:
Read the assignment instructions
Enter a written response
Upload required files
Submit the assignment for review
Assignment Review and Completion
After submission:
The assignment status updates based on instructor review
Feedback is shown directly on the assignment page
Members can see confirmation once reviewed
Assignment Status Options
Assignments support the following visibility states:
Draft: Visible only to admins
Published: Visible to members
Locked: Requires prerequisite completion
Mobile and Desktop Access
Assignments are fully accessible on:
Desktop browsers
Mobile browsers
Progressive Web App (PWA)
The interface is optimized for submission, navigation, and feedback review on all supported devices.
Common Issues and Fixes
Members cannot see the assignment
Cause
The assignment is still in Draft or Locked status.
Fix
Set the assignment status to Published and confirm prerequisites.
Members cannot submit files
Cause
Unsupported file format.
Fix
Ensure uploaded files use supported formats (.jpeg, .jpg, .pdf, .xls).