Case Studies: Step-by-Step Instructions for Brightspace

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How to Set Up a Case Study Assignment in Brightspace
  1. Navigate to the Assignments Tool
    On the course homepage, click on Assignments in the navigation bar, then select Assignments from the drop-down menu.
  2. Create a New Assignment
    In the Assignments section, click the New Assignment button to create a new assignment for the case study.
  3. Assignment Title and Description
    • Title: In the title field, enter a name for the assignment, such as "Case Study: Improving Public Transportation in Greenfield."
    • Instructions:
      • In the Instructions box, copy and paste the detailed case study instructions you’ve prepared. This includes the case background, tasks, guiding questions, and submission instructions.
      • Be sure to format the text appropriately for clarity:
        • Use headings (e.g., Overview, Assignment Requirements, Recommendations for Improvement) to structure the content.
        • Include bulleted or numbered lists where necessary (e.g., for the guiding questions and assignment requirements).
        • If necessary, embed or link to external resources (e.g., transportation reports, research papers, and APA citation guides) in this section.
  4. Add Resources (Optional)
    • If you have relevant documents (e.g., case study materials, Greenfield reports), you can upload them directly to the assignment.
      • Click Add Attachments in the Instructions section, then select Upload and choose the files from your computer.
      • If you are linking to external websites or resources, use the Insert Quicklink button to add URLs directly in the instructions.
  5. Set Assignment Details
    • Due Date:
      • Under the Due Date section, choose the submission deadline. This ensures students are clear on when the assignment is due.
    • Grade Out Of:
      • In the Grade Out Of section, assign the number of points this case study is worth. For example, you might set it as 100 points or another appropriate value based on its significance in the overall course grading.
    • Add Rubric (Optional):
      • To clearly communicate grading criteria to students, you can attach a rubric to the assignment. If you don’t already have a rubric created:
        • Click on Add Rubric, then either select an existing rubric from your list or create a new one.
        • If creating a new rubric, include the key criteria (e.g., Understanding of Issues, Depth of Analysis, Recommendations, Clarity and Structure, Research and Support) and assign point values to each.
  6. Choose Submission and Completion Settings
    • Submission Type:
      • Select File Submission as the assignment type, as students will likely submit their case study as a Word document or PDF report.
    • Number of Files Allowed:
      • You can specify whether students are allowed to submit multiple files or just one. Typically, a single file submission is sufficient for this type of assignment.
    • Allowed File Types:
      • Specify the file types you want students to submit. For example, you might allow DOCX, PDF, and PPTX formats, depending on how you want students to present their case study.
  7. (Optional) Set Up Group Assignment
    • If you want to make this a group assignment, do the following:
      • Under the Assignment Type section, select Group Assignment.
      • Either choose an existing group category or create a new one if you haven’t already set up groups.
      • Each group will submit one case study, and all group members will receive the same grade (unless you manually adjust grades for individual members later).
  8. Add Special Instructions for Submissions
    • Submission Instructions:
      • Include any additional instructions or reminders for students, such as:
        • "Ensure your case study report is properly formatted in APA style."
        • "Submit your case study report as a single PDF file by the due date."
    • Notification Settings:
      • Set whether you want to receive notifications when students submit their case study. This can be useful if you want to keep track of submissions in real-time.
  9. Enable Feedback and Grading Options
    • Provide Feedback:
      • You can choose how you want to provide feedback on the case study. Brightspace allows for written comments, attaching feedback files, or even audio/video feedback.
    • Gradebook:
      • Ensure that the case study assignment is linked to your Gradebook. This will allow you to automatically input students’ grades into the gradebook as you evaluate their submissions.
      • If needed, create a new grade item and assign it to this assignment.
  10. Save and Publish the Assignment
    Once you’ve set all the assignment details, click Save and Publish to make the assignment visible to students. If you’re not ready to release it yet, you can click Save as Draft and publish it later.
  11. Announce the Assignment
    To ensure students are aware of the case study assignment, use the Announcements tool or send an Email to inform them. Include a brief description of the task, the due date, and a reminder to review the full instructions in the Assignments section.
  12. Monitor Progress and Provide Support
    • Discussion Forum (Optional): You can set up a Discussion Forum where students can ask questions related to the case study. This will allow students to clarify their understanding of the assignment or engage in peer-to-peer discussions.
  13. Review and Grade Submissions
    • Once students have submitted their case studies, go to Assignments > Submissions to review the uploaded files.
    • Open each submission, review it according to the rubric or grading criteria, and provide feedback directly in the grading interface.
    • After reviewing, enter the grades and release them to students.