Working with Groups

CourseInfo has the ability to segment students into smaller study groups. This is useful for student collaboration and group assignments. Groups provide private areas that students and TA’s can utilize for discussions, chats, share files, and quick e-mail access.

Student groups are available for students under Group Pages in the Communications area of the Course.

Creating Groups

To create a group:

Step 1: From the Control Panel, select Create Group under User Management.

Step 2: In the Group Information area, enter the Group Name and a brief Group Description.

Step 3: From the Add Users area, click on the name of a user to add that person to the group. Use the Control or Command key to select many people at once.

Note: Student names remain in the Add Users area even if they are assigned to a group. Be sure to keep a record of which student is in which group to avoid duplication.

Step 4: Select the appropriate options available to the group and click the Submit button.

Step 5: A receipt will appear to confirm the process. You may continue working in the Create Group feature by selecting Back or return to the Control Panel or Course by selecting the appropriate button from the top of the course window.

Note: A new Group Page will appear in the student Communications area instantly. File transfer, group e-mail and private discussion board features are now available to all group members. Modifying Groups

To modify a group:
Step 1: From the Control Panel, select Modify Group under User Management.

Step 2: Click on the name of the group you would like to modify.

Step 3: Make the appropriate changes and click the Submit button.

Step 4: A receipt will appear to confirm the process. You may continue working in the Modify Group feature by selecting Back or return to the Control Panel or Course by selecting the appropriate button from the top of the course window.

Remove Groups

To remove a group:

Step 1: From the Control Panel, select Remove Group under User Management.

Step 2: Place a check mark next to the group(s) to remove.

Step 3: Click the Remove Group button. Answer Ok to the confirmation box.

Note: This action is irreversible.

Step 4: A receipt page will appear to confirm the deletion. You may continue working in the Remove User feature by selecting Back or return to the Control Panel or Course by selecting the appropriate button from the top of the course window.

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