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Creating a Sign-Up Sheet

A sign up sheet is Blackboard’s digital version of a paper sign up sheet on a noticeboard. This tool allows students to sign up for things such as a field trip or groups for assessment.

Create a Self-Enrol Group Set

  1. Login into Blackboard and navigate to the Module site where you wish to create a sign up sheet.
  2. From the Control Panel on the module site, click on Users and Groups and select Groups.
A screenshot of the Blackboard Control Panel. A red box highlights the Users and Groups tab.
  1. Click Create -> Group Set -> Self-Enrol.
A screenshot of the Groups menu. A red box highlights the Create menu which is expanded to show enrolment methods.
  1. Enter the name (e.g. Sign-up Sheet).
  2. Tick Sign-up Sheet Only.
A screenshot of the 'Create Self-Enrolment Group Set' settings area of Blackboard.
  1. Tick the collaborative tools you want the groups to have access to.
A screenshot of the 'Create Self-Enrolment Group Set' settings area of Blackboard.
  1. Enter the name of the Sign-Up Sheet (e.g. Presentation Group)
  2. Add any relevant instructions.
  3. Ensure ‘Allow students to sign-up from the Groups Listing Page’ is selected.
A screenshot of the 'Create Self-Enrolment Group Set' settings area of Blackboard.

Creating a Linked Group

  1. Go to the desired content area where you want to place the Sign Up Sheet.
  2. Click Tools -> Groups.
A screenshot of the Assessment tabs. The Tools menu is expanded and a red box highlights the Groups option from the menu.
  1. Tick ‘Link to a Group or Group Set and select Sign Up Sheet. Press Submit.
A screenshot of the Create Link: Group page. The Link to a Group or Group Set option is selected, and a menu allows you to select from Groups you have created.
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