Chapter 4. Working with Groups
In this chapter, we will cover:
Creating a group and adding members
Creating an interactive homepage for a course group
Creating a web page that features student projects
Creating templates
Creating a group newspaper using news feeds from students' journals
Introduction
In this chapter, we will explore groups: creating homepages, sharing group work, producing group projects, and even the ways in which groups can be used for assessment. Before we get started, there are a few things to know regarding groups.
There are two basic types of groups in Mahara: standard groups and course groups. standard groups have two roles administrators and members; course groups have three administrators, tutors, and members. By default, anyone can create a standard group; only individuals with the system roles of "Staff" or "Administrators" can create a course group.
The purpose of groups is to facilitate communication and collaboration. Most of the recipes in this chapter will provide...