Creating and Joining a Group
Steps to join or create a group and prepare for your session in Breakout Learning
Joining and managing groups for assignments
1. Locate your assignment
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Go to the Assignments page.
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Find the assignment you want to begin.
2. Confirm grouping setup
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If your instructor is assigning groups, wait until you are placed.
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If student-led grouping is enabled, select the option to Join a group.
3. Choose or create a group
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Review the list of groups your peers have created.
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Use search to find groups by name or users.
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Apply filters to sort groups by day of the week or time of day.
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If no suitable group exists, start a new group.
4. Set or adjust a meeting time
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If you join an unscheduled group, add a meeting time for your session.
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If unsure, you may skip scheduling or edit it later.
5. Manage your group settings
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Return to the Assignment detail page after joining.
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Edit your group name and meeting time as needed.
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Leave the group if you wish to join another.
6. Complete pre-work materials
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Access the pre-work materials once you are in a group.
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Finish them before your scheduled group meeting.
7. Explore related resources
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For instructions on scheduling sessions and related tasks, see the provided links.