Sections and Groups
Overview
Sections in Bruin Learn are used to segment the people in a class, typically based on their TA or meeting times. Classes with discussion sections or labs in the Schedule of Classes will automatically have corresponding Bruin Learn sections.
Groups, on the other hand, are a small version of a course used as a collaborative tool for students to work on group projects and assignments. Groups are not created automatically based on discussion section enrollment; they are created manually by instructors or TAs.
Sections
TAs might be assigned to grade certain sections of a multi-section course. In this scenario, TAs can filter the Canvas Gradebook to see students' grades by section to ensure they grade their section(s) only without viewing the entire class list.
Filter by Section in the Gradebook
Navigate to Grades in the Course Navigation menu. At the top left of the page, click on View, which will bring up a dropdown menu giving you several viewing options. Hover over Filters, and click on Sections.
Once you’ve done so, you will see a dropdown appear allowing you to select a section, or view All Sections. Click the section you would like to view. The only students whose names and grades appear in the gradebook are those in that section.
Grading Sections in Bruin Learn
Creating Groups Based on Course Sections
Managing Groups
Learn how to create and manage group sets and groups in a course:
- Groups Overview Links to an external site.(video)
- How do I manually assign students to groups? Links to an external site. (guide)
- How do I move a student into a different group? Links to an external site. (guide)
- How to Create a Group Assignment in Bruin Learn Links to an external site. (KB Article)
- Changing Group Members During the Quarter
Self Sign-up Groups
- Guide: How do I create self sign-up groups in a group set?
Links to an external site. (Not Recommended)
- If instructors choose to enable group self sign-up, make sure to revisit the groups once all groups are formed and turn off the ability for students to self sign-up.
- Instructors should edit the group settings and deselect the option for self sign-up. It can allow for a scenario where students can view other groups' assignments (partial work before submission) and full submissions.
- For example, a student could join a group without others' knowledge, view any uploads or submissions, and then leave the group, using the material they viewed as a basis for their work.
- How do I prevent students from switching groups in self sign-up groups? Links to an external site. (guide)