This document provides steps and tips for designing effective assignments in Moodle. It outlines the basic technology steps to add an assignment activity, and emphasizes designing assignments that save time and frustration while motivating students to learn. It asks instructors to consider why they want the assignment, what they want students to learn, how they want the assignment completed, how it will be graded, and when it is due. It stresses including specific details, examples, and opportunities for discussion to help students succeed.