How to create or join a study group in Blackboard
This article provides instructions on how to create or join a Blackboard study group. The Study Group option must be enabled by your lecturer.
How to create a study group
Step 1: Log into your Blackboard unit, from the left menu click on Create/Join a Study Group
Step 2: From the top blue menu, click on Create Group
Step 3: Fill in any field which has a asterisk symbol.
You can also set a maximum number of members.
Click Submit when finished
Step 4: Your group has now been created.
Step 5: To access your new group, scroll down the bottom of your learning site.
On the left menu you will see the group name.
There is a wide range of tools you can use to communicate with your new group members, such as
Collaborate, File Exchange, Group Blog, Group Discussion Board, Group Journal, Group Tasks, Group Wiki and Send Email options.
How to join a study group
Step 1: Log into your Blackboard unit, from the left menu click on Create/Join a Study Group
Step 2: Find a group you want to join and click the Sign Up Button
Step 3: Click the sign up button again
You can also see the other group members
Step 4: You are now signed up to the group.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see your new group