Groups
This Groups manage communications of groups and channels, including group creation, member visibility, academic year filtering, and role-based actions.
Workflow Overview
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Layout
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Group Types
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Custom Groups – User-created groups for specific purposes.
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Default Groups – System-generated or predefined groups.
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Add New Group
The Basic Information tab captures the core details of the group.
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Group Avatar - Upload an image for your group
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File Upload - Choose file – No file chosen. Upload your file here
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Group Name - Enter a unique name for the group.
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Description - Provide a clear description of the group's purpose, objectives, or scope
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Type - Select either Custom (user-defined) or Default (system-generated). Default groups may have restricted edit options
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Academic Year - Choose the academic year during which the group is active. Select an item from dropdown
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Private Group Toggle – Anyone can join this group (if unchecked, group is private/invite-only)
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Bidirectional Messaging Toggle – Anyone can send messages (if unchecked, only admins/moderators can send)
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Please add unique values for the Group Name.
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Group List
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Name – Displays the group name
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Description – Shows the group description
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Type – Indicates whether the group is Custom or Default
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Academic Year – Shows the associated academic year
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Visibility – Displays Private or Public
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Owner – Shows the creator or assigned owner
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Created At – Displays the timestamp of creation
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Actions – Edit, delete, or manage members for each group
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Groups Management Actions
| Action | Description | Restrictions |
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| Edit Group | Modify group name, description, avatar, or settings | Allowed for group owner, admins, or moderators |
| Delete Group | Permanently remove a group | Only allowed for admins |
| Mangae Members | Add, remove, or change member roles | Allowed for admins, or moderators |
Key Features
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Dual Group Types – Separate Custom Groups (user-managed) from Default Groups (system-managed).
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Academic Year Groups – Groups can be tied to specific academic years.
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Privacy Controls – Toggle between private (invite-only) and public (anyone can join) groups.
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Messaging Permissions – Bidirectional messaging toggle controls whether all members can send messages or only admins/moderators.