Audience
Faculty
Question
How do I create a checklist in D2L?
Answer
The Checklist tool allows you to provide a list of required steps in your course.
Accessing the Checklist Tool
From within your course, select Other Tools on the Navbar, then select Checklist.
Create a Checklist
NOTE: Creating a checklist is a three-step process. You must create a checklist, create at least one category and create items within the category.
- Select the New Checklist button to create a new checklist
- Enter a Name for the Checklist
- [Optional]: Enter a Description for the Checklist. For example, explain why students may want to use the checklist.
- Select Save. Your checklist will be saved and now you are ready to create categories.
Create a Checklist Category
- Select the New Category button
- Enter a Name for the Category
- [Optional]: Enter a Description
- Select Save and New Category if you if you want to create more. When you are done you will create items for the checklist.
Create Checklist Items
- Select New Item
- Select an appropriate Category from the list
- Enter a Name for the Item
- [Optional]: Enter a Description of the Item
- [Optional]: If you would like a due date to appear for this Item, select the box next to Due Date and select the date
- [Optional]: Select Display in Calendar if you want to add the item to your students’ calendar
- select Save if you are finished creating Items.
Preview a Checklist
- To see what your Checklist looks like from the student perspective, select the arrow next to the checklist and select Preview in a new window
- Students will see the checklist items and due dates as you have entered them
- Students will check the box for an item when they have completed it
Edit a Checklist
- Select the name of the Checklist
- Make the desired change(s), and select Save
To edit a Checklist Category or Item:
- Select the box in front of the item you want to edit
- Select the Edit button above
- A new window will open showing the details of a Checklist Item
- Add it to the students’ calendar by selecting the Event
- Change the Dates as desired
- Create or delete a Due date from their calendar by selecting the Due Date
NOTE: Adding a Due Date will send the student a reminder if they have chosen to receive reminders from your course in their Notifications.