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I want my student groups to collaborate on a project. Do you have suggestions?
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The Collaboration Tools allow users to participate in real-time lessons and discussions.  These tools can be used to hold real-time, online classroom discussions, GTA sessions, and office hour type question/answer forums.  Guest speakers and subject matter experts can also communicate with the student groups using the Collaboration Tools. 

We suggest adding a collaboration tool to a group area.  From your course, select the Control Panel.  Under the User Management section, click the Manage Groups link.  Click the Add Group button.  Enter the group name and description.  Next, choose which option(s) you want for the group, as well as its availability. 

You can choose from the following tool options:
- Group Discussion Board
- Group Virtual Classroom
- Group File Exchange
- Group Email

Click Submit to create the group; then click OK to return to the Control Panel.
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