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 by 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'. 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 already existing dropbox or discussion board.
8. Click Save

Group and Section Restrictions

There are two options for restricting topics: Restrict topic and Restrict topic and separate threads. The instructor has the ability to filter the groups or section with the latter option only.

Restrict topic - allows for selection of groups to participate

Restrict topic and separate threads - all group members participate