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Creating a Checklist Activity

Learn how to help students stay on track by creating a checklist activity.

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to provide-step-by-step instructions for creating a course checklist activity.

Procedure

  1. Make sure editing is on.

    Edit mode toggle switch.

  2. Click the + icon where you want to add the checklist and then click Activity or resource.

    Plus sign icon with activity or resource link visible.

  3. Select the Checklist tile.

    Checklist tile in activity chooser.

  4. Name your activity, add information or media in the description box (optional), and check the box next to Display description on course page (optional).

    Description box for adding title and instructions.

  5. Save your changes.

    Save button.

  6. Your activity will appear on your course page.

    Activity as displayed on course page.

  7. Click the activity link and then add tasks to the checklist by typing in the box and either clicking the Add button or clicking the Enter key on your keyboard.

    Activity being added to checklist.

  8. To edit a checklist, click the Edit checklist tab.

    Activity tabs with the Edit checklist tab highlighted.

  9. Click the pencil icon by the item you wish to change and click the Update button when finished making your changes.

    Pencil icon.
    Button labeled Update.


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  10. The list will appear in the student view with check boxes. When the student clicks a box, the completion bar will change.

    Completion bar at 33%.
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