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title: "Groups"
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This section is intended for instructors looking for more information regarding groups in Ultra Course View.

# **Overview**

The **Groups** feature in Blackboard Ultra allows instructors to organize students into smaller groups for collaboration, assignments, and discussions. Groups can be created manually or automatically, and each group gets a private space with tools like file sharing and discussions.

![Screenshot of Blackboard Manage Groups Page](media://b77f4911-f031-4c9e-b40b-4c7c4ca40a21)

#### **Key Benefits:**

- Supports group assignments and discussions
- Encourages student collaboration
- Easy group creation and management
- Private group workspaces

Great for projects, peer reviews, and fostering engagement in online and hybrid courses.

# **Included in this Section**

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# **FAQs**

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<summary>What tools do groups have access to? </summary>

Each group has a private space with access to discussions, file sharing, and collaboration tools. This space is only visible to group members and instructors.
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<summary>Can I edit group membership after groups are created? </summary>

Yes. You can manually move students between groups or edit group membership at any time through the group management page.
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<summary>What happens if a student drops or is added to the course? </summary>

Instructors need to manually assign new students to a group. Students who drop are removed from their groups automatically.
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<summary>How do I monitor group activity? </summary>

Instructors can access each group’s workspace to view participation, submitted work, and contributions to discussions.
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> ℹ️ For more information or assistance with HuskyCT, please contact the** Educational Technology Office** at [edtech@uconn.edu](mailto:edtech@uconn.edu) or **(860) 486-5052 **(M-F 9am-4pm).