Creating Groups

Note: Students can belong to multiple groups within the same course. For example, students can simultaneously belong to a group for class projects, a group for special interest discussions, and a group for advanced users. Each group can have its own discussion forums and assignment folders. Instructors can grade members of groups individually or as a team.

  1. From the Communication menu, select Groups.
  2. Select New Category. Select New Category.
  3. Enter the Category Information:
    1. Enter the Category Name and Description.
    2. Select an Enrollment Type from the menu.
      3. If selecting Groups of # or # of Groups, add the number in the Number of Users field
  4. (OPTIONAL): Select options within Advanced Properties.
  5. (OPTIONAL): Select options within Additional Options. NOTE: If selected, you will be prompted to create the discussion areas and/or assignment submission folder(s) after the group has been saved.
  6. Select Save.