Some users have reported intermittent problems when attempting timed quizzes in Blackboard while using Internet Explorer 8. The reported issue results in the submit and save buttons on the quiz being blocked by the quiz timer, preventing the user from submitting the quiz. Users experiencing this problem can usually resolve the issue by selecting ‘Compatibility Mode’ from the ‘Tools’ drop down menu in IE8, and accessing the quiz again. Alternatively, other web browsers, such as Firefox 3 should work without issue.
It does happen that the instructor cannot add the assignment because the Select Section it is not available under Assignment Content Area.To have the Select Section available where the instructor can enable the Assignment go to Control Panel > Manage Tools > Content Type Availability > enable Assignment