How to create or join a study group in Blackboard

This article provides instructions on how to create or join a Blackboard study group.  The Study Group option must be enabled by your lecturer.

How to create a study group

Step 1: Log into your Blackboard unit, from the left menu click on Create/Join a Study Group


Step 2: From the top blue menu, click on Create Group


Step 3: Fill in any field which has a asterisk symbol.

You can also set a maximum number of members.

Click Submit when finished


Step 4:  Your group has now been created.

Step 5:  To access your new group, scroll down the bottom of your learning site.

On the left menu you will see the group name.  


There is a wide range of tools you can use to communicate with your new group members, such as

  • Collaborate, File Exchange, Group Blog, Group Discussion Board, Group Journal, Group Tasks, Group Wiki and Send Email options.



How to join a study group

Step 1: Log into your Blackboard unit, from the left menu click on Create/Join a Study Group


Step 2:  Find a group you want to join and click the  Sign Up Button


Step 3:  Click the sign up button again

You can also see the other group members


Step 4:  You are now signed up to the group.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to see your new group