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. Step 1
    From the Communication menu within a D2L course, select Groups.
  2. Step 2
    Select New Category.
    Select New Category.
  3. Step 3
    Enter the Category Information:
    1. Enter the Category Name and Description.
      Category Information
    2. Select an Enrollment Type from the dropdown menu.
      Number of Groups selected in dropdown list
    3. Optional: If selecting Groups of # or # of Groups, add the number in the Number of Users field.
      Group of Numbers
  4. Step 4
    Optional: Select options within Advanced Properties.
    Advanced Properties for Groups
  5. Step 5
    Optional: Select options within Additional Options.

    Note:

    If selected, a prompt allows creation of the discussion areas and/or assignment submission folder(s) after the group has been saved.

  6. Step 6
    Select Save.