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Introduction

This guide is intended for staff who are creating and marking video assignments. For information on how students submit a video assignment, please refer to the student submission guide.

To create a video assignment in QMplus using EchoVideo (Q‑Review), you must use a standard Assignment activity. You will need an appropriate role on the module (for example, Teacher) to access the required settings.

The Technology Enhanced Learning Team (TELT)are always happy to provide general advice and support. You may also wish to consult your school‑based learning technologist to confirm any local or departmental requirements, such as Turnitin use.

Creating a Video Assignment

Important: You must be signed in to QMplus or EchoVideo (Q-Review) with your QMUL email address to view this guidance video.

Step 1: Turn editing on

Go to the module where you want to add the assignment and turn Edit mode on using the button in the top‑right corner.

Edit mode is highlighted

Step 2: Add an activity

Navigate to the section of the course where you want the assignment and select
+ Add an activity or resource.

Add an activity or resource button selected

Step 3: Select Assignment

From the activity picker pop‑up window, choose Assignment.

Assignment icon is selected in activity picker

Step 4: Add assignment details

Complete the assignment settings as follows:

Assignment name
Enter a clear, descriptive name. Follow any existing course or departmental naming conventions.
Description (optional)
Provide an overview of the assignment.
Tick Display description on course page if you want students to see this information on the main module page.
Activity instructions (optional)
Add any specific instructions for students. These appear on the submission page only.
Additional files (optional)
Upload or drag and drop any supporting materials.
You can restrict these files so they appear only on the submission page if required.

Step 5: Adjust assignment settings

Most settings can be configured in the same way as a standard QMplus assignment (for example, availability dates, group settings, and grading options). However, the following settings are essential for video assignments.

Submission types

Tick Online text
This is required so students can embed their Q‑Review video.
If you also want students to submit a document (for example, a written report), tick File submissions as well.

Turnitin settings (optional)

Turnitin can be enabled via the Turnitin plagiarism plugin settings
Any uploaded files (not the video itself) will be checked by Turnitin

When you are happy with the settings, select Save and return to course or Save and display.
Your assignment submission link is now ready to use

Submission types with online text ticked

If you also want students to upload a file (for example, a report), tick File submission as well as Online text.

Submission types with file submissions and online text selected

Within the "Turnitin plagiarism plugin settings" Turnitin can be enabled, and any uploaded file will be sent to Turnitin for checking.

Turnitin plugin settings

Once you are happy with your selections. Save it and your submission link is ready to use.

Grade screen in QMplus with the grade button highlighted

Marking a Video Assignment

Important: You must be signed in to QMplus or EchoVideo (Q-Review) with your QMUL email address to view this guidance video.

Marking a video assignment works in the same way as any QMplus assignment.

Select Grade to open the submission
You will see the embed link to the video

Embed code and thumbnail in grader

This will load the thumbnail in the grading panel
Select the video to play it within Q‑Review

Grading panel with thumbnail and grade box as well as feedback comment box with example feedback

All standard QMplus grading options are available, including:

Rubrics
Marking guides
Feedback comments
Feedback files

Students will see their grades and feedback in the same place as for any other QMplus assignment.

For details on how a student submits please refer to this guide

Students will see the grade and feedback for their assignment in the same place as for any assignment. For guidance on how a student submits please refer to this guide

This video demonstrates the submission process for students.

Important: You must be signed in to QMplus or EchoVideo (Q-Review) with your QMUL email address to view this guidance video.

Tips for Video Assignments

Make sure students know how to submit a video assignment
We recommend sharing the student guide in advance

Strongly advise students to:

Include the assignment number and assignment title in their video title
Use a standard naming convention to help staff track submissions in EchoVideo

Example naming convention:

ModuleCode_AssignmentNumber_AssignmentTitle_StudentID

Example:

ENG201_Assignment2_Presentation_123456789

Using a consistent format makes it much easier to locate, manage, and mark videos in EchoVideo. Without this, identifying assignments can be difficult.

Remind students that:

Uploading and processing large video files can take time
Uploads are often faster when working on campus
Video assignments cannot be completed at the last minute

Video Assignment Checklist (Staff)

Before setting up

Confirm you have a suitable role (for example, Teacher) on the module
Check any local or departmental requirements (for example, Turnitin use)

Creating the assignment

Use a QMplus Assignment activity
Enable Online text as a submission type (required for video embedding)
Enable File submissions if students also need to upload a document
Add clear instructions, including how students should share and title their video
Enable Turnitin if required (applies to uploaded files only)

Before students submit

Share the student video submission guide
Remind students to upload and process videos early
Confirm deadlines allow time for video processing

Marking

Mark via the Grade button as normal
Open the embedded video or thumbnail to view in Q‑Review
Provide feedback using standard QMplus tools