Access the Forms Tool:

• Select  on the course navbar.
• From the Course Administration area select 

Create a New Template:

• Under the Manage Form Templates heading click on New Form Template.
• On the New Form Template page enter a name and description for the form.
• To make the form available to students, click the box under Make Form Available. 
• Click Save. 

Adding Fields

The content fields are the actual fields users fill out.  There are two types of fields: system fields and custom fields.

System Fields:

System fields automatically populate with information from a users profile.  For example:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email Address

 Adding a System Field:

• On the Edit Form Template page select Add System Field. 
• A pop-up window will display.  Select the checkboxes beside the System Fields you want to add to the form template.
• Click Add. 

Custom Fields:

Custom fields allow users to fill in content based on fields you define. There are several different options for creating fields including: drop-down lists, radio button list, check box list, text input – simple text, text input – formatted text, number input, date and time input, information, file upload, rubric evaluation and ePortfolio item link.

Adding a Custom Field:

1. On the Edit Form Template page click Add Custom Field.
2. A pop-up window will display. Enter a Field Name.
3. Select the Make this a required field check box if you want to make this field a requirement.
4. Choose the Data Type for the field.
5. Fill in additional information based on the data type.
6. Click Save.