How do I use Groups as an instructor?

Instructors can utilize the Groups feature in the Kortext platform to ensure the right students have access to the right readings. 

Create a Group 

1. Log into Kortext and once in your library, click Groups in the left sidebar.
2. Select the + Create button in the right-hand corner and enter a name and description for your new group. 
    

Send Out Invites and Assign Roles 

1. Add members by entering the email address aligned with the student’s Kortext account into the text field.
2. Choose their access level from the dropdown list:
   • Observer – can view shared content with the group but is unable to contribute.
   • Member – can contribute to the group but is unable to add, remove or change the status of another member of the group. 
   • Moderator – can contribute, add, remove and change the status of other group members. They can leave, but cannot delete the group.
   • Group Leader – can contribute, add, remove and change the status of other users. Must designate another member as group leader before they can leave. 
      

Add Courses 

When adding module codes to your group, you can automatically send out an invite to every individual who is associated with that course, in order to streamline the process. 

1. Click the Members icon, then Add members at the bottom of the menu. 
2. Select the Module tab and choose all the relevant course codes from the dropdown list.
3. Choose the user role(s) you’d like to assign from the dropdown list, and click Send to release your invites.  
     

Assign Readings to Your Group 

When creating a note or highlight inside the eReader, you can add it to a group.

1. Click the person icon along the bottom of the Edit note popup menu.
2. Select a group from the dropdown menu then click Save and share.