Notepad for assessments

Students can use the notepad tool to take notes, create reminders or lists, and compose drafts during attempts on managed assessments and course assessments. Instructors can enable this feature under assessment settings.

Enable notepad on assessments

Course assessments

• The notepad is disabled by default.

• The notepad is not available to the instructor when reviewing students' submissions.

• If the instructor allows students to review submissions, the notepad will not be available to students after submission.

1. Navigate to the course.

2. From the assessments page, click Setup.

3. From Assessment Toolbar, select Yes for Students can use a notepad.

   

4. Click Save.

Managed assessments

1. Navigate to the course.

2. From the assessments page, click Settings.

3. Select Yes for Show Notepad.

   

4. Click Confirm.

Use the notepad - students

After it is enabled, students can use the notepad tool while attempting the assessment:

1. From the assessment, click the Notepad icon from the side toolbar in any question.

2. Enter notes into the notepad. The notes will automatically save and stay on the screen when you navigate to other questions.

3. Optionally, click the icons to minimize, maximize, and exit the notepad.

   

4. Optionally, use the cursor on the notepad toolbar to move the notepad anywhere on the assessment page.