Blackboard Ultra (Students) - Groups: Accessing the Group Page

This article describes how students can access the group page in Blackboard Ultra to collaborate with group members.

Blackboard Ultra allows students to collaborate with classmates in groups. This article will explain how to access the group page.

Accessing Your Group Page

  1. Click on the Groups icon in the Course Content area.

    access group page content area

  2. Locate the group you wish to access. Click the drop-down arrow to review your assigned group.

    click drop-down to view group assignment

  3. Click on the group name to access the group page.

    click group name to access the group page

Group Page Features

Instructors can create group assignments, tests, and discussions where you can collaborate with other students. Your instructor can enroll you in groups or ask you to join groups.

The group page offers several tools for effective group collaboration:

  • Message: A communication tool for group members to send direct course messages to your group.

    group message tool

  • Group Members: A list of all members within your group.

    show list of group members

Need Additional Support?

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk:

This guide aims to provide useful information, but as technology changes, interfaces or steps might vary. Please use the Comment button to let us know if anything differs from your experience. Your feedback helps us keep this information accurate. Thank you!



Keywords:
Blackboard Ultra, Groups, Group Page, Students, Collaborate, Communication, Collaboration, Blackboard, Bb, Ultra 
Doc ID:
155596
Owned by:
Jeff P. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2025-10-13
Updated:
2025-12-12
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville