This guide will walk you through the process of creating, modifying, and removing groups within your Blackboard course.
Creating a Group:
Step 1: Click on the Control Panel link and choose Manage Groups .
Step 2: Click on the 
button
Step 3: Assign a name and provide a description from the group, and then set the group options:
• Group Discussion Board Available: Select this option to create a discussion board exclusive to group members. This discussion board is separate from the discussion board available to all students enrolled in the class, and non-group members can not view or participate.
• Group Virtual Classroom Available: Select this option to create a virtual classroom exclusive to group members. The group virtual classroom is a real-time chat feature that is separate from the virtual classroom available to all students enrolled in the class, and non-group members can not view or participate.
• Group File Exchange Available: Select this option to allow members to exchange files through Blackboard with fellow group members.
• Group Email Available: Select this option to allow users to send email to fellow group members.
Step 4: Click on the Submit button to add the group. You will receive a receipt message that lets you know that the group creation was successful. Click on the OK button to return to the Group Management page.
Modifying a Group:
Step 1: Click on the Control Panel link and choose Manage Groups.
Step 2: This brings you to a list displaying all of the groups you have created. Click on the
button for any group you wish to make
changes to. You will then have four options to select from.:
• Group Properties: Select this option to change Group Information, such as the group name and description, or to set availability.
• Add Users to Group: Select this option to add users to the selected group.
• List Users in Group: Select this option to list all users in the selected group. You will be able to view all users, usernames, email addresses, and user roles within the Blackboard course.
• Remove Users from Group: Select this option to remove users from the selected group. To remove a users, select the Remove box next to the student you wish to remove, then type Yes in the appropriate box to confirm intent to remove, and finally click Submit.
Removing a Group:
Step 1: Click on the Control Panel link and choose Manage Groups.
Step 2: This brings you to a list displaying all of the groups you have created. Click on the
button next to the group you wish to remove.
Step 3: You will receive a pop-up dialogue box to confirm removal of the group. Remember that the removal of a group is final and cannot be undone. If you wish to remove the group, click OK.
