A timed Drop Box allows you to submit an assignment only during a limited amount of time. The timed Drop Box must first be unlocked in order for the countdown to begin. Once the countdown has started, you will have a set amount of time to read the instructions, work on the assignment, and then upload your finished work to the Drop Box.
Note: If a timed Drop Box is set up to allow you to resubmit your work, you must resubmit the file before the time limit expires and even if you are allowed to submit after the deadline.
How to Submit a Timed Drop Box Assignment
- Click Drop Box under the Resources dropdown menu on any course page.
- Click the Unlock Assignment and Start Timer button for the appropriate timed Drop Box.
- Click the Unlock Assignment confirmation button.
- Click the Download link to download the instructions file.
- Complete the work before the time runs out. The main Drop Box page will show you when your time runs out.
- Return to the main Drop Box page.
- Click the Submit File(s) or Resubmit File(s) button next to the appropriate Drop Box.
- If there is more than one assignment part, you will see an upload box for each part. Click the Pick a file... button to search for the file and upload it.
- Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each assignment part as necessary.
Once the process is complete, you will see a message that states you will receive an email confirmation of your submission shortly.