How to enable Auto Groups and its benefits

1. Navigate to the Auto Group Page

On your Moodle page, go to “Course administration” in the side blocks
Click “Users”, “Groups”, then “Auto Groups”.

2. Auto group by tutor group

Click drop down next to “Create new group set” and select “Custom profile field”.
Set “Group by” to “Tutor Group”.
Click “Save changes”.

3. Review groups and members

You should now see the number of groups created
To check groups have been set up correctly, select “Groups” under the “Course administration” side block
You should now see the groups listed in the “Group” box. You can select a group to view the group members added.

4. Benefits of auto groups

You can filter the participants in your course and assignment submissions by tutor groups.
You can restrict sections and resources on your page depending on a student’s tutor group.

5. Help and Support

Still need help? Please contact the Digital Learning Team by retuning to the Homepage (Support : Digital Services | Hartpury University & College )
Raise a new ticket by clicking on ‘Make a request’ and provide as much detail as possible
A member of the Digital Learning Team will respond to you as soon as possible.

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