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How to Create Groups

This article is designed for facilitators who want to create groups within Beacon. Groups can be used to organize learners, track progress, and manage tasks more effectively.

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🧭 Step by Step

Step 1: Ensure Facilitator Profile

  • To create groups, first ensure you are logged in as a facilitator. Check your profile at the top right corner of your screen.

    User Profile - Facilitator


Step 2: Locate Group Features

  • Once in the facilitator profile, you will see "My Groups" directly underneath your profile.

Step 3: Add a New Group

  • Select "My Groups". This will redirect you to the Group page.
  • Click on the plus button to open a pop-up window titled "Add New Group." 
Make New Group
Step 4: Configure Group Details
  • Enter your desired group name.

⭐ Group names should clearly indicate their purpose or the learners they contain ⭐

  • Add learners to the group as needed. You can do this by selecting individuals from a list or by entering their email addresses directly.
  • Optionally, set a start date and end date for the group.
  • Select "Save" to create the group.

Adding students to groups with click or email

  • Navigate to "My Groups" in the top right corner. Your newly created group will be listed. You can now use this group as a filter to view progress or tasks.

💥 See Groups in Action! 💥

Want inspiration? See how schools use Groups to manage learners effectively.

Prefer to see it live? Click here to watch a video tutorial on creating/managing groups!

 

🤔 FAQs

Q: Can I add learners to a group after it's created?
  A: Yes, you can manage group memberships at any time by editing the group.

Q: Can learners see the groups they've been added to?
  A: Learners cannot see what groups they have been added to. The group feature is to help facilitators quickly access sets of learners when checking progress, adding to learning experiences, or assigning tasks.