Create a Group

Use Groups to design work areas for students to discuss, share and submit work as a group. Create a group first before attaching it to a dropbox or discussion board.

(Provide this link to students on how to navigate Groups in D2L.)

1. Navigate to Communication tab and select Groups.
2. Click the New Category button.
3. Enter a Category Name for the group.
4. Enter a description (optional).
5. Select Enrollment Type which is defined on how students are enrolled and how many groups are created.
   Note: Number of Users and Advanced Properties options are available upon Enrollment Type selection.  The auto-enroll and randomize user options are available under Advanced Properties.
6. By default, no restrictions option is selected for 'Restrict Enrollments To' menu. This allows for subgroups based on section or group enrollment (optional).
7. Create a workspace (discussion, locker or dropbox folder) or add the newly created group to an existing dropbox or discussion board.
8. Click Save.

Group Assignment in Dropbox

1. Navigate to Assessments tab and select Dropbox.
2. Find the dropbox and select Edit Folder from the drop-down menu.
3. Expand the Submission & Completion section to select the Group Assignment radio button from the Assignment Type options.
4. Select the name of the group from the drop-down list of the Group Category.
5. Click Save and Close.