The following descriptions explain the enrollment type options available when creating a new category and provide conceptual information on when you should use them. Note: Groups have a maximum enrollment of 200 users. If there are more than 200 users in a course, you can create new group categories; there is no limit on the number […]
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Restricting Quizzes to Specific Users or Special Access for Students
There are times when a student(s) may need additional time to write a quiz, or needs to write outside the regular quiz times. There may also be times when you want to release the same quiz to different groups or sections in your course. Note: Once you’ve created special access for a student(s), they no […]
Groups
Use the Groups tool to create groups and group work areas for your students. You can use groups to help students organize their work on assignments and projects. You can add students to multiple groups within the same course by creating different group categories for different purposes. E.g., a group category for class projects, one […]
Copying Groups and Workspaces into a new Course
When you copy groups and workspaces (Assignments, Discussion Topics, etc.) into a new course in preparation for a new semester, there are some important considerations based on the type of groups and workspace areas you have set up. It is recommended to wait until students have registered before copying content with groups and group workspaces from another […]
Creating an Assignment Folder for Group Submissions
Creating an Assignment Folder for Group Submissions You can create group Assignment folders for existing groups directly from the Assignments tool. Note: Group Assignment areas are marked on the Assignment Folders page with the Group Submissions icon. Any group member can submit and view files for a group Assignment folder.
Group Restrictions Tool
If you have already set up multiple forums or topics for groups, you can restrict them simultaneously using the Group Restrictions Tool. Restrict multiple existing forums or topics To open a forum or topic to everyone, clear the check box in the Restricted column and click Save. Create new restricted discussion topics for all groups in a category You can automatically create […]
Setting Group Restrictions for a Discussion Forum or Topic
You can restrict an existing forum or topic so that it is only accessible to members of a specific group or section. Note: You must have pre-existing groups before you can set group restrictions on discussions using this method. Restrict a Single Forum or Topic To remove a group’s access, click the “x” icon next to the group […]
Adding Groups to Discussion Topics or Assignment Tools
You can assign Discussion topics or assignment submission folders to groups (previously created) directly from the Discussion or Assignment Tools. When creating a new Discussion topic or Assignment Submission folder, under the type of topic or folder, select the Group or section topic for Discussions and Group Submission folder for Assignments.
Deleting Groups and Categories
What happens when you delete a group? What happens when you delete a category?
