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. Select the pencil icon to edit the name of the group set.
- Select the Group students > Randomly assign.
- In the Number of groups menu, select how many groups you want to create (the number of groups will differ depending on how many students you have in your course). Students will be equally distributed to each group.
- Optional: Edit the default group name and/or add a group description.
- Select Save when you have finished.
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Additional Resources
- Manage groups and membership – a Blackboard Help resource