Submit an assignment in Aoroa | Brightspace

Aoroa | Brightspace is a web-based learning management system used at the University of Otago.

Assignments, such as essays and reports, can be submitted in Aoroa | Brightspace.

However, if your department provides specific instructions on how to submit an assignment in Aoroa | Brightspace, use those first.

How do I submit an assignment in Aoroa | Brightspace

To submit an assignment in Aoroa | Brightspace:

1. Log in to Aoroa | Brightspace.
2. Select the paper name for which you are submitting the assignment.
3. On the navigation bar, select the Kaupapa Mahi | Activities button and click Taumahi | Assignments.
4. Click on the name of the assignment link. If you are unsure where the assignment submission might be, you can ask your lecturer.
5. Follow the instructions on how to complete your assignment. Many assignments will require a file to be uploaded.
6. Click on Browse my computer to locate the file and double click to select it. Ensure your file names are simple and avoid using special characters (!, #, &, etc.). If you need to submit more than one file, repeat this step.
7. When your assignment is ready to send, click Submit.
8. A Review assignment submission message will appear at the top of the page. Click Done when you are ready to confirm submission.
9. If the assignment type is a Turnitin submission, Turnitin will display a receipt upon successful submission. Take a copy of this by either taking a screenshot or clicking Print and saving as a PDF. Aoroa | Brightspace will send you a confirmation email informing you that your submission was received.

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Contact AskOtago if:

• You have attempted to submit an assignment or exam using Aoroa | Brightspace but forgot to attach the file – the submission will be blank and have a timestamp
• Your lecturer has allowed only one submission, and you uploaded the wrong file or made a mistake