Utilizing groups within Blackboard allows students to work collaboratively and learn from each other. The latest version of Blackboard streamlines many of the administrative functions for managing groups.
Additionally, a group can be given their own 'room' in blackboard complete with a journal, blog, wiki, discussion board and other tools to facilitate the learning process. [view this excellent resource from North Dakota State University which explains the difference between these tools]
Blackboard has quite a few online resources to accompany their new release and help you learn more about groups. See a few of them below.
Do you use group functions in Blackboard? If so, let us know how in the comments field. We'd love to hear your feedback.
Blackboard Learn 9.1 Getting Started With Groups
Source: library.blackboard.com/d/?b4e90e5d-84d0-4b36-989b-5525b6ea9e47
For more on groups, see this annotated version of the Blackboard 9.1 User Guide. Also, here's another document from the very good people at North Dakota State University on how to utilize groups in Blackboard.
Here's an interesting Slideshare presentation on using groups.
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