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Instructors can import:
A group set containing sub-groups
Group members into existing groups
Instructors should use a CSV(comma-separated values) file. It can be created in Microsoft Excel.
There is a specific format to create a CSV file.
To import group members, Students' NetIDs are required.
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1A: Download & Edit Group Set
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Template
The first step
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is to download the “Group Sets template”
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from within the course and use that CSV file to establish the names of the Group Set and the Groups.
For example
The Group Set will be named “Discussion Groups”
The groups will be named Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, etc.
From the Groups tab, click Import Group Set.
Then click Download Group Sets template.
This will download a CVS template file to your computer.
Once opened, you will see that the CSV has five columns that have been populated. Required columns are marked with an asterisk.
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*Part of the information was retrieved from Blackboard Help Center: Import and Export Groups and Members
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1B: Upload Template to Add Group Set and Groups
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The next step is to add the Group Set and the Groups to your course using the CSV file created in the previous step.
Return to the Groups tab, and click Import Group Set.
Then, click Upload File.
Select the CSV file you setup in the previous step, then click Import.
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Step 2A: Retrieve Student NetIDs from Student Admin
Login to Student Admin, and navigate to the Class Roster page.
Download the student roster csv file which contains student NetIDs.
Step 2B: Use Group Set Template to Assign Group members
The CSV has three columns. Required columns are marked with an asterisk.
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Group Code*
Groups codes are unique alphanumeric identifiers used only for import purposes. Group codes provide a unique way to identify each group in case they have the same name. You can assign any group you want.
If you already created the group set using a CSV file, keep the Group Code same for each group.
User Name*
The NetID of the student you’re assigning to a group.
Group Set
The group set name as it shows in the Groups page.
*Part of the information was retrieved from Blackboard Help Center: Import and Export Groups and Members
Save as a CSV file
Open your Excel file.
Click File on the top menu.
on the left column, click Save As.
Click the dropdown arrow for the file type options.
Choose CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv).
Click Save.
Import Group sets
To import group sets:
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Navigate to your HuskyCT Ultra course.
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On the top navigation menu, click Groups.
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Click Import Group Set at right top corner.
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Click Upload File and select your CSV file.
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Click Import.
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You will get a blue text box that says ‘Large files may take longer to upload. You’ll receive a confirmation email when the upload is complete.’
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Once you get a confirmation email from Blackboard, refresh the page to check the Groups pages.
Assign Group Members
To assign group members:
Navigate to your HuskyCT Ultra course.
On the top navigation menu, click Groups.
Click a group set.
Using the Group Set Template created in Step 1, delete the Self Enroll and Description columns and add a Username column.
Populate the Group Code and User Name columns to assign students to a group.
Group Code: This should be the same for all members of a group.
For example, students in Group 1 should all have the same Group Code.
User Name: list the NetIDs of the students you want to assign to a group.
Save your file when finished.
Required columns are marked with an asterisk.
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Step 3: Upload Group Members
From you Ultra course, click the Groups tab from the top navigation menu.
Click the Group set name.
Click the Import Groups or Members icon on in the top right top corner.
Choose Select the Assign members tap tab.
Click Upload File and select your CSV file.
Click Then click Import.
You After a few minutes refresh your course page and students will be able to check the students are assign in the assigned to their designated groups.
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