How do I create groups in bulk for group assignments?

Aangepast op Sep 04, 2024

Do you want to create a (large) series of subgroups for a group assignment, where you have multiple classes that you want to split into subgroups? Then follow the steps below. Here we explain how you can do that in bulk. If the number of groups is limited, you can also do it via the groups tool as in This manual is written.

In this manual we use the example file below. You can adjust this according to your wishes.

classlist_voorbeeld1.csv

In your course, navigate to Course Tools -> Groups
Click New Category to create a new group category.

You create the category for the group assignment here. We will load the groups themselves later in bulk.
Fill in the most important information, such as name, enrollment type, number of users per group.|
Below we call the category 'Group AssignmentX'. We want students to register for the groups (self-enrollment) and a maximum of 3 students are allowed in a group.
Then click Save. The category will now be created.

Next, we will add groups to this category in bulk. This can be done using the file shared above. You must customize this file yourself, where the following details are important:

It is mandatory to register at least one user when creating groups. You use a dummy for this. In this example the TLC Dummy. In principle you can leave this as is.
Provide a clear Group Name. In this example we have Class A to Class F, which we divide into 10 groups per class.
You can leave the Group Code empty, Brightspace fills this in yourself.
Under Group Category, enter the exact name of the category you created in the step above.
Always enter Enroll under Action.

Then save the file as .csv, with the fields separated by commas. You can now proceed to importing the list of groups.
Open the file in a text editor and replace the semicolons (;) with a comma (,) and save the .csv file.
On the homepage of your course you will find the group management widget. Upload the file here and click on import.