Once you have created the groups you can assign students to groups using the common module settings section of the respective resource or activity.

The key field to be updated in the common module settings section is the Group mode field. There are 3 options:

• No groups - There are no sub groups, everyone is part of one big community
• Separate groups - Each group member can only see their own group, others are invisible
• Visible groups - Each group member works in their own group, but can also see other groups

The group mode defined at unit level is the default mode for all resources and activities within the unit. Each resource and activity that supports groups can also define its own group mode. However, if the group mode is set at unit level, the group mode setting for each individual resource and activity is ignored.

If you only have one set of groups then simply setting up groups is fine. However, if you wish to have different groups (e.g. one set of groups based on tutorials and another set of groups based on practical class activities) you will need to use groupings.

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Other resources:

• Groups Quick Guide
• Register for a Training workshop