Working in groups

When you select Groups from the menu in a module, you will be able to see any Groups that you have been assigned to. If your lecturer has created a self-enrol group, it will appear here for you to join.

Instructions

From the Groups menu, select the group you would like to view by clicking on the title.

You will now be able to toggle between content and membership view.
To view any content that your lecturer has shared with your group, click the content item.

How do I communicate with members in my group?

Message and email

All groups automatically allow members to message each other within ultra. Messages sent within groups are saved and are always visible to view by your lecturer.

Select the Members tab.
Click Message group to message your group or individuals within the group.

You can choose to send an email copy of the message if you wish.

Webinar via Class Collaborate

If your lecturer has enabled class conversations in, for example, a Blackboard Group Assignment, you will have the facility to video call with your group online.

Click on the content item.

The Assignment will open. Scroll down to the Group members names.
Click the camera icon to begin a video call in Class Collaborate

Why can’t I see my Group?

There are various reasons that you may not be able to see your group. If your lecturer has not yet made the group visible, it will not appear in the Groups area of your module.

Sometimes, you may need to expand the Groupset to see the title of your group. To do this, click the ‘down arrow’ to the right of the groupset name. This will dropdown to show the group that you are in.

How do I join a different group?

If your lecturer has assigned you to a group, you need to contact the lecturer and request to move to a different group. If you accidentally joined a group and would like to change to another self-enrol group, you can select ‘Move to this group’ if the group has not reached capacity.

Useful Links

Using Conversations in Blackboard Learn Ultra

Student Blackboard Support