HUMBERThis Blackboard feature allows you to import group sets and group members from a CSV template. To create group sets: In the top menu, select Groups. Click Import Group Set. Click Download Group Sets template if you need. . Fill in columns A to E. Group Code* and Title* must match (i.e. Group Code: Group 1 […]
To create a group assignment: Create an assignment (this resource will walk you through the steps). In the Assignment, select the Settings icon. Optionally, if you want to provide groups with some group communication tools, select Allow Class conversations. This feature provides groups with a Collaborate Ultra room and a discussion area where they can […]
You can reuse an existing group set you had created previously. To reuse a group set: From the menu, select Groups. On the Manage Groups page, select New Group Set. Change the name of the group set to something meaningful. Select the Group students > look under Reuse groups. There will be a list of […]
This allows students to add themselves to a group of their choice. To create self-enrollment groups: From the menu, select Groups. On the Manage Groups page, select New Group Set. The groups page will open up. Select the pencil icon to edit the name of the group set. Self-enrollment option is available only when the […]
Students are randomly distributed to groups. To use random group, the course must have at least four students so the system can randomly assign students to at least two groups. To create randomly assigned groups: From the menu, select Groups. On the Manage Groups page, select New Group Set. The groups page will open up. […]
Selecting “Custom” when creating a group set allows you to manually create groups and to assign students. You can create as many groups as you want, with any number of students in each group. To create a custom group set: From the menu, select Groups. On the Manage Groups page, select New Group Set. The […]
What are Groups in Blackboard? What are the benefits of using Groups? Collaborative learning offers many benefits over traditional instruction. Studies show that when students work as a team, they: develop positive attitudes solve problems more effectively experience a greater sense of accomplishment You can organize students into groups in Blackboard so they can interact […]
