Create Randomized Course Groups

You do not have to assign students to groups manually. Randomized groups can be created using a specified number of groups or a specified number of students. When you specify the number of groups, CoursePlus equally divides the total number of students in the course by the specified number of groups. When you specify the number of people in a group, CoursePlus creates the number of groups needed so that each group has the specified number of people. If equal distribution is not available due to the number of students in the class, CoursePlus indicates how many groups will be created and how many students will be assigned to each. Adjustments can be made prior to group creation. The standard options for creating private Discussion Forums for each group as well as hiding groups from the student view are available when randomizing group creation.

How to Create Random Groups by Number of Groups

1. Click Course Groups under Communication Tools on the main Faculty Tools page.
2. Click the Create Group button at the top left side of the page.
3. Click Assign Students Randomly from the dropdown menu.
4. For Group Creation Method, select the first option.
5. Enter the number of groups you want students to be divided into.
6. Enter group name prefixes as desired.
7. Select between the Discussion Forum and visibility options.
8. Verify that the Summary reflects the group creation as expected.
9. Click Create Groups when you are ready to create the groups.

How to Create Random Groups by Number of Students

1. Click Course Groups under Communication Tools on the main Faculty Tools page.
2. Click the Create Group button at the top left side of the page.
3. Click Assign Students Randomly from the dropdown menu.
4. For Group Creation Method, select the second option.
5. Enter the number of students you want each group to have.
6. Enter group name prefixes as desired.
7. Select between the Discussion Forum and visibility options.
8. Verify that the Summary reflects the group creation as expected.
9. Click Create Groups when you are ready to create the groups.