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.

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Delete a Group

Delete Group(s)

Restore a Group

Restore Group(s)

Export Group Details

Instructors can export select or all group enrollment data to a CSV file. Report includes:

  • Group Category Name
  • Group Name
  • Group Code
  • Student's username
  • Student's ID (Org Defined ID)
  • Student's first and last name
  • Student's email
  • Group Enrollment Date

Email a Group

The email option provides a way to email the group members. Check the box next to the group you would like to email and select Email located above the groups.