Creating a Group Assignment in Blackboard Ultra

Current Issues & Bugs:

The following are known issues with this feature in Blackboard Ultra. For workarounds and estimated fix timelines please refer to the Blackboard Ultra Issues and Workarounds Cheat Sheet.

• Group lists: Currently group lists can’t be downloaded.
• Group tools: Groups must be attached to an assignment to access a group Collaborate rooms and discussion area.
• Groups member visibility: For instructor-created groups, groups must be attached to an Assignment, Discussion, or Test to see group member names.
• Student experience of group assignments: One group member at a time can open an assignment.

To create a group assignment:

1. Create an assignment (this resource will walk you through the steps).
2. In the Assignment, select the Settings icon.
   
3. 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 chat and share files. 
   
4. Under Additional Tools, select Assign to groups.
   
5.  To the right of Group Students, select the down arrow and choose if you want to create groups (Randomly assign, Custom, or Self-enrollment) or reuse an existing group.
   
6. When you are finished, select Save.

Video

Create Group Assignments in the Ultra Course View 2 min Blackboard Help video on YouTube

Additional Resources

• Creating an Assignment in Blackboard Ultra 
• Creating Groups in Blackboard Ultra
• Creating a Custom Group 
• Creating a Randomly Assigned Group
• Creating a Self-enrollment Group
• Reusing Groups
• Manage groups and membership