Add other tools to Tasks widget so that they generate items automatically
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TESTING
GENERAL
TESTING
Description
Currently, the Dashboard Tasks widget only creates task items for Assignments. However, users will expect it to include tasks for other action items coming from other tools in Sakai. The following tools should also have the ability to create tasks automatically when there are graded items and/or due dates in those tools:
Gradebook (The ability to create tasks from GB items will also enable Discussions tasks, since Discussions are currently graded via associated GB item.)
Test & Quizzes
Discussions (See above. However, this may change if grading in Discussions is modified or if another Forums tool becomes available in Sakai.)
Lessons
Additionally, Calendar should have the option for a user to create a task from a calendar event.
I will create subtasks for each of these tools, since it is likely they will be added in phases.
If the instructor is adding items to the task list for students, students should have the ability to check off tasks, even ones from tools like Assignments or Tests & Quizzes, even if they have not actually completed the activity.
Students should be able to remove items from their own task lists, without completing them. This would allow them to deal with tasks that they were excused from by the instructor, or ones they missed and can not make up or submit late.
Currently, the Dashboard Tasks widget only creates task items for Assignments. However, users will expect it to include tasks for other action items coming from other tools in Sakai. The following tools should also have the ability to create tasks automatically when there are graded items and/or due dates in those tools:
Gradebook (The ability to create tasks from GB items will also enable Discussions tasks, since Discussions are currently graded via associated GB item.)
Test & Quizzes
Discussions (See above. However, this may change if grading in Discussions is modified or if another Forums tool becomes available in Sakai.)
Lessons
Additionally, Calendar should have the option for a user to create a task from a calendar event.
I will create subtasks for each of these tools, since it is likely they will be added in phases.