The document discusses communication tools for groups in a virtual learning environment. It explains that when entering a course, a user will be assigned to a group and can communicate with members through group tools. It describes options for sending emails to select group members, creating shared spaces like journals and wikis for group members to share ideas. It also explains how an instructor can choose which communication tools students in a group can access.

1. communicate using groups
The VLE @ GSA
How to…

2. When you enter the course , you
will see which group you have
responsibility for. You can use the
tools here to communicate with
members of the group. Click on the
group name.

3. A number of options are now
available to you. For example, click
on Send Email to email members of
the group.

4. Select members of the group you
wish to contact (some or all) and
use the arrows to move to the
recipients list pane on the right.
Add a subject, text and any
attachments. You will also be sent a
copy of the email.

5. You can have a number of shared
spaces for your group, such as a
journal, wiki or blog. This allows
both you and students to share
ideas with the group.

6. A blog, for example, will allow you
and students to add
text, information, images and
embed media. Click Create Blog
Entry to get started.
You can also view contributions by
group members by clicking View
Entries.

7. You can choose which tools appear
as available to students in the
group. In the Control Panel, click
Users and Groups > Groups.
Hover your mouse to the right of
the group name and click the arrow
that appears. Choose Edit from the
menu.

8. You can then select and de-select
those tools you wish to use and
have accessible to students.