How do I create a group folder in Resources?

Configure folders so that are only displayed to site participants assigned to a specific group. See How do I create groups? for information about first creating groups.

Go to Resources.

Select the Resources tool from the Tool Menu of your site.

Click Actions, then Edit Details.

  1. Click the Actions menu associated with a folder.
  2. Select Edit Details.

Change the availability information about the file, then click Update.

  1. Move down the page until you locate Availability and Access. Click Availability and Access to expand the options.
  2. Activate Display this folder and its contents to selected groups only.
  3. Select the group to which you would like to assign the folder in the Display to selected groups menu.
  4. Click Update.

View the new group folder.

Image of group folders in resources.

The folder is only displayed to members of the selected group.

Notes:

  • Instructors and site managers can see and access all group folders.
  • Students that are not members of the selected group will not see the folder in Resources.