{"id":1697,"date":"2024-07-16T14:01:50","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T18:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1697"},"modified":"2026-04-25T19:07:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T23:07:53","slug":"brightspace-groups","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/brightspace-groups\/","title":{"raw":"Groups","rendered":"Groups"},"content":{"raw":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Groups<\/h1>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--icon\"><div>Having students work within smaller groups for specific projects or activities can increase engagement. The Brightspace Groups tool facilitates the setup and organization of group activities. Groups is often used in conjunction with <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/discussions\/\">Discussions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/assignments-new\/\">Assignments<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Things to consider<\/h2>\r\nBefore setting up Groups in Brightspace, consider preparing the following:\r\n\r\n<details><summary>Group Purpose<\/summary>Define clear objectives for using groups. Whether for discussions, assignments, or projects, having a well-defined purpose helps you select the appropriate group settings and communicates to students why they're working in groups.\r\n\r\n<\/details><details><summary>Group Formation Strategy<\/summary>Decide how you want to form groups based on your pedagogical goals:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Random assignment works well for short-term activities<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Self-enrollment gives students agency and may increase engagement<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Instructor-assigned groups allow for balanced composition (skill level, experience, etc.)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Single-user groups can be useful for individual reflections or sign-ups<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/details><details><summary>Group Size<\/summary>Consider the optimal size for your activity:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Smaller groups (2-3) encourage full participation but provide less diversity of perspectives<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Medium groups (4-5) balance participation and diversity<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Larger groups (6+) provide more perspectives but may lead to uneven participation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/details><details><summary>Group Tools<\/summary>Determine which Brightspace tools the groups will use:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Discussion areas<\/strong>: For group conversations and collaborative idea development<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Assignment folders<\/strong>: For group submissions of projects or assignments<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Lockers<\/strong>: For file sharing among group members<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/details><details><summary>Timeline<\/summary>Plan the group activity timeline:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>When will groups be formed?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How long will students work in these groups?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you need enrollment start\/end dates for self-enrollment?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/details><details><summary>Communication<\/summary>Prepare clear instructions for students about:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>How to find their group<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What they're expected to do within their group<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How to communicate with group members<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How their group work will be evaluated<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nStudents can belong to multiple groups within the same course. For example, each student can simultaneously belong to a group for the class project, a group for a special interest discussions, and group of one for journalling. Each group can have its own discussions forums, assignments, and locker area to work in. You can grade members of groups individually or as a team.\r\n\r\n<\/details>\r\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 1em\">To create groups in Brightspace:<\/h2>\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/xNabPZe9d5I?si=uw3n7AlTEuAR4BUZ\r\n\r\n<details><summary>Step-by-step guide to creating groups<\/summary><span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong><\/span> Go to <strong>My Tools<\/strong> &gt;\u00a0<strong>Groups<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1708\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-navigat-1-1.png\" alt=\"Find groups by selecting &quot;My Tools&quot; on the navigation bar and then selecting &quot;Groups&quot; from the dropdown.\" width=\"685\" height=\"320\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong><\/span> Click the <strong>New Category<\/strong> button to begin creating groups.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1709\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category-2.png\" alt=\"New category to start creating groups.\" width=\"656\" height=\"185\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong><\/span> Enter a <strong>Category Name<\/strong> (required) and an optional description.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Choose a descriptive name that clearly identifies the purpose (e.g., \"Project Teams\" or \"Discussion Groups Week 3\")<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The description can provide context for both you and your students<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1711\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category_details-1.png\" alt=\"Category name and description.\" width=\"564\" height=\"269\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong><\/span> Select the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/my-tools\/groups\/descriptions-of-enrollment-type-options\/\"><strong>Enrollment Type<\/strong><\/a> based on your needs:\r\n<div class=\"customrow\">\r\n<div class=\"customcolumn\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1713\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-enrollment_type-4.png\" alt=\"Enrolment type: number of groups, groups of a specified number, single user, auto or self-enrolment... \" width=\"355\" height=\"226\" \/>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"customcolumn\">\r\n<ul class=\"\">\r\n \t<li><strong># of Groups \u2013 No Auto Enrollments<\/strong>: Creates empty groups for manual assignment (best when you want specific student combinations)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Groups of #<\/strong>: Creates groups with a specific number of members (e.g., \"groups of 4 students each\")<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong># of Groups<\/strong>: Creates a specific number of total groups (e.g., \"6 groups total\")<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Groups of # \u2013 Self Enrollment<\/strong>: Allows students to join groups themselves (good for student agency)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Single User<\/strong>: Creates individual groups with one member each (useful for reflective activities or sign-ups)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong><\/span> Configure the <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/my-tools\/groups\/group-creation\/specifying-group-enrollment-type\/\"><strong>Advanced Properties<\/strong><\/a> (options vary based on enrollment type):\r\n\r\nIf you choose the\u00a0<strong>Groups of #<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong># of Groups\u00a0<\/strong>enrollment types, you will have three additional options under\u00a0<em>Advanced Properties.<\/em>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Auto-enroll new users<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If enabled, this setting will automatically add any new students to a group in this category if they are added to the course later.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Randomize users in groups\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 If enabled, this will enroll students in a random order. If this is not enabled, students will be enrolled based on their order in the classlist.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Make category and group descriptions visible to group members.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>For automatic enrollment<\/strong>, choose whether to randomize users in groups (recommended for most cases)\r\n\r\n<strong>For self-enrollment<\/strong>, set enrollment start and end dates if needed (e.g., give students one week to join)\r\n\r\n<span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong><\/span> Select <strong>Additional Options<\/strong> as needed:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Discussion areas<\/strong>: Creates group-specific discussion forums where only group members can participate<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Lockers<\/strong>: Provides file-sharing space for group members to exchange documents<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Assignment submission folder<\/strong>: Creates a group assignment submission area for collaborative work<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 7:<\/strong><\/span> Click <strong>Save<\/strong> to create the groups. The system will process your request in the background.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>You'll see a notification that groups are being created<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You can continue with other tasks while this processes<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<h2>Group Enrollment Types Explained<\/h2>\r\nWhen creating groups in Brightspace, you'll need to choose how students will be assigned to groups. Here's what each enrollment type means in plain language:\r\n\r\n<details><summary>Understanding Group Enrollment Types<\/summary><strong># of Groups \u2013 No Auto Enrollments<\/strong>\r\n<strong>What it means<\/strong>: You specify how many empty groups to create, with no students automatically added.\r\n<strong>Best for:<\/strong> When you want complete control over which students go into which groups.\r\n<strong>Example:<\/strong> Creating 5 project teams where you'll manually place students based on their skills or interests.\r\n\r\n<strong>Groups of #<\/strong>\r\n<strong>What it means:<\/strong> You specify how many students should be in each group (e.g., groups of 4).\r\n<strong>Best for:<\/strong> When you have a specific group size in mind for effective collaboration.\r\n<strong>Example:<\/strong> Creating discussion groups with exactly 3 students per group for focused conversation.\r\n\r\n<strong># of Groups<\/strong>\r\n<strong>What it means:<\/strong> You specify the total number of groups, and students are distributed evenly across them.\r\n<strong>Best for:<\/strong> When you need a specific number of groups regardless of exact size.\r\n<strong>Example:<\/strong> Creating 6 lab groups to match the number of lab stations, with students evenly distributed.\r\n\r\n<strong>Groups of # \u2013 Self Enrollment<\/strong>\r\n<strong>What it means:<\/strong> You create groups with a maximum size, and students choose which group to join.\r\n<strong>Best for:<\/strong> When you want to give students agency in selecting their groups.\r\n<strong>Example:<\/strong> Creating \"Topic Selection\" groups where students join the topic that interests them most.\r\n\r\n<strong>Single User<\/strong>\r\n<strong>What it means:<\/strong> Each group contains exactly one student.\r\n<strong>Best for:<\/strong> Individual activities, sign-ups, or one-on-one interactions.\r\n<strong>Example:<\/strong> Creating presentation time slots where each student signs up for a specific time.\r\n\r\n<\/details><details><summary>Important Notes on Group Types<\/summary>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>With automatic enrollment, students are assigned to groups in order from the class list unless you select \"Randomize users in groups\"<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Self-enrollment can have a time limit (enrollment period) after which remaining students can be automatically assigned<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enrollment types determine which advanced properties are available to customize<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/details>The group enrollment type options can be confusing. Watch the following video to get more information.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/vvWgovq-N_M\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The maximum number of students per individual group is 200.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Single user groups: this option can be used if you want to give students a personal space to journal that can only be accessed by the student and the instructor.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Users can belong to multiple groups within the same course but cannot self-enrol in more than one group in the same category.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\"Restrict Enrolments To\u201d will not be an available option in most situations, with the exception of a combined course that has more than one section. In that case, you can create groups that are restricted by section.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Group Discussions<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Group discussions create focused conversation spaces where students can only see and interact with posts from members of their own group. This creates smaller, more manageable discussion communities within your course.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">When you enable group discussions:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Students can only view and respond to posts from their own group members<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">You (the instructor) can see and participate in all group discussions<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Each group has its own dedicated discussion space<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Grading is streamlined, making this ideal for assessed discussions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">You can set up group discussions in two ways:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>During group creation:<\/strong> Select \"Discussion areas\" under Additional Options when creating groups<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>For existing groups:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/creating-an-assignment-submission-folder\/\">Create a new discussion topic and link it to your group category<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<span style=\"border: 1px solid #555555;border-radius: 10px;background-color: #eeeeee;padding: 1em;margin: 1em;float: left\"><strong>Important: <\/strong>Once a discussion topic is created, you cannot convert it between a regular (open) topic and a group topic. Choose the right format from the beginning.<\/span>\r\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">For detailed instructions on creating discussions, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/discussions\/\">Discussions Quick Start Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Assignment Folders for Group Submissions<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Group assignment folders allow teams to collaborate on a single submission. This simplifies the submission process for group projects and ensures all team members have access to the same feedback.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">You can create group assignment folders in two ways:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>During group creation:<\/strong> Select \"Assignment submission folder\" under Additional Options when setting up groups<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>For existing groups:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/assessments\/assignments\/creating-a-dropbox-folder-for-group-submissions\/\">Create a new assignment and link it to your group category during setup<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">When using group assignment folders:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">One submission represents the entire group's work<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">All group members can contribute to the submission<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Grades and feedback are shared with all group members<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">You can choose whether each student submits individually or the group submits once collectively<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">For complete instructions on creating assignments, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/assignments-new\/\">Assignments Quick Start Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Use Cases for Groups<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\n<strong>Collaborative Projects<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCreate groups with an assignment folder to facilitate team projects. Students can collaborate on reports, presentations, or research tasks with shared submission and evaluation.\r\n<strong>Example setup:<\/strong> Groups of 4-5 students with both a group locker (for file sharing) and a group assignment folder (for final submission).\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<strong>Group Discussions<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFoster focused discussions on course topics by creating smaller discussion groups where students can engage more deeply with concepts.\r\n<strong>Example setup:<\/strong> Groups of 6-8 students with discussion areas only, using \"Create one topic with threads separated by group\" for easier monitoring.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peer Review Activities<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSet up groups where students can provide feedback on each other's work through structured peer review.\r\n<strong>Example setup:<\/strong> Groups of 3 students with discussion areas for sharing feedback, possibly rotating groups for different assignments.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<strong>Individual Sign-up Slots<\/strong>\r\n\r\nUse single-user groups with self-enrollment to allow students to sign up for presentation times, lab sessions, or office hours.\r\n<strong>Example setup:<\/strong> Single-user groups with descriptive names like \"Monday 10:00 AM Presentation\" and self-enrollment option.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Further Resources<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\r\n \t<li>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/my-tools\/groups\/group-student-views\/student-view-of-groups-group-signup\/\">student view of groups<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/my-tools\/groups\/managing-groups\/emailing-groups\/\">email groups<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Find out how to <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/my-tools\/groups\/group-enrolment\/modifying-group-enrollments\/\">modify groups<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact edtech@langara.ca for more information.<\/p>\r\n<img class=\"noborder img.chapter aligncenter wp-image-63\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0em\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/01\/edtech-transparent-rgb-black-394pxh-300x131.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"66\" \/>\r\n<div style=\"border: 1px #555 solid;padding: 1em;margin-top: 1em\">If you are a Langara employee, <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/edtech\/blog\/2025\/08\/28\/self-register-for-essentials-to-excellence-a-brightspace-companion-for-instructors\/\">self-register for Essentials to Excellence: A Brightspace Companion for Instructors<\/a>. This Brightspace course compliments the technical instructions found here with use cases, examples, and advice.<\/div>","rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Groups<\/h1>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--icon\">\n<div>Having students work within smaller groups for specific projects or activities can increase engagement. The Brightspace Groups tool facilitates the setup and organization of group activities. Groups is often used in conjunction with <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/discussions\/\">Discussions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/assignments-new\/\">Assignments<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Things to consider<\/h2>\n<p>Before setting up Groups in Brightspace, consider preparing the following:<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Group Purpose<\/summary>\n<p>Define clear objectives for using groups. Whether for discussions, assignments, or projects, having a well-defined purpose helps you select the appropriate group settings and communicates to students why they&#8217;re working in groups.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Group Formation Strategy<\/summary>\n<p>Decide how you want to form groups based on your pedagogical goals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Random assignment works well for short-term activities<\/li>\n<li>Self-enrollment gives students agency and may increase engagement<\/li>\n<li>Instructor-assigned groups allow for balanced composition (skill level, experience, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Single-user groups can be useful for individual reflections or sign-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Group Size<\/summary>\n<p>Consider the optimal size for your activity:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smaller groups (2-3) encourage full participation but provide less diversity of perspectives<\/li>\n<li>Medium groups (4-5) balance participation and diversity<\/li>\n<li>Larger groups (6+) provide more perspectives but may lead to uneven participation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Group Tools<\/summary>\n<p>Determine which Brightspace tools the groups will use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discussion areas<\/strong>: For group conversations and collaborative idea development<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assignment folders<\/strong>: For group submissions of projects or assignments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lockers<\/strong>: For file sharing among group members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Timeline<\/summary>\n<p>Plan the group activity timeline:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When will groups be formed?<\/li>\n<li>How long will students work in these groups?<\/li>\n<li>Do you need enrollment start\/end dates for self-enrollment?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Communication<\/summary>\n<p>Prepare clear instructions for students about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to find their group<\/li>\n<li>What they&#8217;re expected to do within their group<\/li>\n<li>How to communicate with group members<\/li>\n<li>How their group work will be evaluated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students can belong to multiple groups within the same course. For example, each student can simultaneously belong to a group for the class project, a group for a special interest discussions, and group of one for journalling. Each group can have its own discussions forums, assignments, and locker area to work in. You can grade members of groups individually or as a team.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 1em\">To create groups in Brightspace:<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"Groups - Create a Group - Instructor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xNabPZe9d5I?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Step-by-step guide to creating groups<\/summary>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong><\/span> Go to <strong>My Tools<\/strong> &gt;\u00a0<strong>Groups<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1708\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-navigat-1-1.png\" alt=\"Find groups by selecting &quot;My Tools&quot; on the navigation bar and then selecting &quot;Groups&quot; from the dropdown.\" width=\"685\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-navigat-1-1.png 753w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-navigat-1-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-navigat-1-1-65x30.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-navigat-1-1-225x105.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-navigat-1-1-350x164.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong><\/span> Click the <strong>New Category<\/strong> button to begin creating groups.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1709\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category-2.png\" alt=\"New category to start creating groups.\" width=\"656\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category-2.png 776w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category-2-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category-2-768x217.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category-2-65x18.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category-2-225x63.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category-2-350x99.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong><\/span> Enter a <strong>Category Name<\/strong> (required) and an optional description.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a descriptive name that clearly identifies the purpose (e.g., &#8220;Project Teams&#8221; or &#8220;Discussion Groups Week 3&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>The description can provide context for both you and your students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1711\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category_details-1.png\" alt=\"Category name and description.\" width=\"564\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category_details-1.png 734w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category_details-1-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category_details-1-65x31.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category_details-1-225x107.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-new_category_details-1-350x167.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong><\/span> Select the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/my-tools\/groups\/descriptions-of-enrollment-type-options\/\"><strong>Enrollment Type<\/strong><\/a> based on your needs:<\/p>\n<div class=\"customrow\">\n<div class=\"customcolumn\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1713\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-enrollment_type-4.png\" alt=\"Enrolment type: number of groups, groups of a specified number, single user, auto or self-enrolment...\" width=\"355\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-enrollment_type-4.png 355w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-enrollment_type-4-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-enrollment_type-4-65x41.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-enrollment_type-4-225x143.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/07\/QG-groups-enrollment_type-4-350x223.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"customcolumn\">\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li><strong># of Groups \u2013 No Auto Enrollments<\/strong>: Creates empty groups for manual assignment (best when you want specific student combinations)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Groups of #<\/strong>: Creates groups with a specific number of members (e.g., &#8220;groups of 4 students each&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li><strong># of Groups<\/strong>: Creates a specific number of total groups (e.g., &#8220;6 groups total&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Groups of # \u2013 Self Enrollment<\/strong>: Allows students to join groups themselves (good for student agency)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Single User<\/strong>: Creates individual groups with one member each (useful for reflective activities or sign-ups)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong><\/span> Configure the <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/my-tools\/groups\/group-creation\/specifying-group-enrollment-type\/\"><strong>Advanced Properties<\/strong><\/a> (options vary based on enrollment type):<\/p>\n<p>If you choose the\u00a0<strong>Groups of #<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong># of Groups\u00a0<\/strong>enrollment types, you will have three additional options under\u00a0<em>Advanced Properties.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Auto-enroll new users<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If enabled, this setting will automatically add any new students to a group in this category if they are added to the course later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Randomize users in groups\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 If enabled, this will enroll students in a random order. If this is not enabled, students will be enrolled based on their order in the classlist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make category and group descriptions visible to group members.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For automatic enrollment<\/strong>, choose whether to randomize users in groups (recommended for most cases)<\/p>\n<p><strong>For self-enrollment<\/strong>, set enrollment start and end dates if needed (e.g., give students one week to join)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong><\/span> Select <strong>Additional Options<\/strong> as needed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discussion areas<\/strong>: Creates group-specific discussion forums where only group members can participate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lockers<\/strong>: Provides file-sharing space for group members to exchange documents<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assignment submission folder<\/strong>: Creates a group assignment submission area for collaborative work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #444444;color: #fff;padding: 5px\"><strong>Step 7:<\/strong><\/span> Click <strong>Save<\/strong> to create the groups. The system will process your request in the background.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;ll see a notification that groups are being created<\/li>\n<li>You can continue with other tasks while this processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h2>Group Enrollment Types Explained<\/h2>\n<p>When creating groups in Brightspace, you&#8217;ll need to choose how students will be assigned to groups. Here&#8217;s what each enrollment type means in plain language:<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Understanding Group Enrollment Types<\/summary>\n<p><strong># of Groups \u2013 No Auto Enrollments<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>What it means<\/strong>: You specify how many empty groups to create, with no students automatically added.<br \/>\n<strong>Best for:<\/strong> When you want complete control over which students go into which groups.<br \/>\n<strong>Example:<\/strong> Creating 5 project teams where you&#8217;ll manually place students based on their skills or interests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Groups of #<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>What it means:<\/strong> You specify how many students should be in each group (e.g., groups of 4).<br \/>\n<strong>Best for:<\/strong> When you have a specific group size in mind for effective collaboration.<br \/>\n<strong>Example:<\/strong> Creating discussion groups with exactly 3 students per group for focused conversation.<\/p>\n<p><strong># of Groups<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>What it means:<\/strong> You specify the total number of groups, and students are distributed evenly across them.<br \/>\n<strong>Best for:<\/strong> When you need a specific number of groups regardless of exact size.<br \/>\n<strong>Example:<\/strong> Creating 6 lab groups to match the number of lab stations, with students evenly distributed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Groups of # \u2013 Self Enrollment<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>What it means:<\/strong> You create groups with a maximum size, and students choose which group to join.<br \/>\n<strong>Best for:<\/strong> When you want to give students agency in selecting their groups.<br \/>\n<strong>Example:<\/strong> Creating &#8220;Topic Selection&#8221; groups where students join the topic that interests them most.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Single User<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>What it means:<\/strong> Each group contains exactly one student.<br \/>\n<strong>Best for:<\/strong> Individual activities, sign-ups, or one-on-one interactions.<br \/>\n<strong>Example:<\/strong> Creating presentation time slots where each student signs up for a specific time.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Important Notes on Group Types<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>With automatic enrollment, students are assigned to groups in order from the class list unless you select &#8220;Randomize users in groups&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Self-enrollment can have a time limit (enrollment period) after which remaining students can be automatically assigned<\/li>\n<li>Enrollment types determine which advanced properties are available to customize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p>The group enrollment type options can be confusing. Watch the following video to get more information.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-2\" title=\"Groups - Understand Group Enrollment Options - Instructor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vvWgovq-N_M?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>The maximum number of students per individual group is 200.<\/li>\n<li>Single user groups: this option can be used if you want to give students a personal space to journal that can only be accessed by the student and the instructor.<\/li>\n<li>Users can belong to multiple groups within the same course but cannot self-enrol in more than one group in the same category.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Restrict Enrolments To\u201d will not be an available option in most situations, with the exception of a combined course that has more than one section. In that case, you can create groups that are restricted by section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Group Discussions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Group discussions create focused conversation spaces where students can only see and interact with posts from members of their own group. This creates smaller, more manageable discussion communities within your course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">When you enable group discussions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Students can only view and respond to posts from their own group members<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">You (the instructor) can see and participate in all group discussions<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Each group has its own dedicated discussion space<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Grading is streamlined, making this ideal for assessed discussions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">You can set up group discussions in two ways:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>During group creation:<\/strong> Select &#8220;Discussion areas&#8221; under Additional Options when creating groups<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>For existing groups:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/creating-an-assignment-submission-folder\/\">Create a new discussion topic and link it to your group category<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"border: 1px solid #555555;border-radius: 10px;background-color: #eeeeee;padding: 1em;margin: 1em;float: left\"><strong>Important: <\/strong>Once a discussion topic is created, you cannot convert it between a regular (open) topic and a group topic. Choose the right format from the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">For detailed instructions on creating discussions, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/discussions\/\">Discussions Quick Start Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Assignment Folders for Group Submissions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Group assignment folders allow teams to collaborate on a single submission. This simplifies the submission process for group projects and ensures all team members have access to the same feedback.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">You can create group assignment folders in two ways:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>During group creation:<\/strong> Select &#8220;Assignment submission folder&#8221; under Additional Options when setting up groups<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>For existing groups:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/assessments\/assignments\/creating-a-dropbox-folder-for-group-submissions\/\">Create a new assignment and link it to your group category during setup<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">When using group assignment folders:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">One submission represents the entire group&#8217;s work<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">All group members can contribute to the submission<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Grades and feedback are shared with all group members<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">You can choose whether each student submits individually or the group submits once collectively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">For complete instructions on creating assignments, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/chapter\/assignments-new\/\">Assignments Quick Start Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Use Cases for Groups<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p><strong>Collaborative Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Create groups with an assignment folder to facilitate team projects. Students can collaborate on reports, presentations, or research tasks with shared submission and evaluation.<br \/>\n<strong>Example setup:<\/strong> Groups of 4-5 students with both a group locker (for file sharing) and a group assignment folder (for final submission).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Group Discussions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Foster focused discussions on course topics by creating smaller discussion groups where students can engage more deeply with concepts.<br \/>\n<strong>Example setup:<\/strong> Groups of 6-8 students with discussion areas only, using &#8220;Create one topic with threads separated by group&#8221; for easier monitoring.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Peer Review Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Set up groups where students can provide feedback on each other&#8217;s work through structured peer review.<br \/>\n<strong>Example setup:<\/strong> Groups of 3 students with discussion areas for sharing feedback, possibly rotating groups for different assignments.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Individual Sign-up Slots<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use single-user groups with self-enrollment to allow students to sign up for presentation times, lab sessions, or office hours.<br \/>\n<strong>Example setup:<\/strong> Single-user groups with descriptive names like &#8220;Monday 10:00 AM Presentation&#8221; and self-enrollment option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Further Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<li>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/my-tools\/groups\/group-student-views\/student-view-of-groups-group-signup\/\">student view of groups<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/my-tools\/groups\/managing-groups\/emailing-groups\/\">email groups<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Find out how to <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/brightspace-instructor-help\/my-tools\/groups\/group-enrolment\/modifying-group-enrollments\/\">modify groups<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact edtech@langara.ca for more information.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder img.chapter aligncenter wp-image-63\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0em\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/01\/edtech-transparent-rgb-black-394pxh-300x131.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/01\/edtech-transparent-rgb-black-394pxh-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/01\/edtech-transparent-rgb-black-394pxh-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/01\/edtech-transparent-rgb-black-394pxh-65x28.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/01\/edtech-transparent-rgb-black-394pxh-225x99.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/01\/edtech-transparent-rgb-black-394pxh-350x153.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/langaraquickguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2149\/2024\/01\/edtech-transparent-rgb-black-394pxh.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px #555 solid;padding: 1em;margin-top: 1em\">If you are a Langara employee, <a href=\"https:\/\/iweb.langara.ca\/edtech\/blog\/2025\/08\/28\/self-register-for-essentials-to-excellence-a-brightspace-companion-for-instructors\/\">self-register for Essentials to Excellence: A Brightspace Companion for Instructors<\/a>. 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