Google Groups

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Application Info
Name: Groups
Icon: Groups.png
URL: http://groups.google.com
Type: Groupware service
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Google Groups allow you to have discussions and share resources in the context of groups (e.g. courses, teams, etc.).

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General Information

Snapshot of an example Google Group.

Google Groups are useful for having discussions and sharing resources with other users. As such, most use of Google Groups will revolve around:

  • Creating and commenting on discussion posts and
  • Sharing documents.

Technical Usage

Creating a Group

After logging in to your university Google account, use the top menu bar to navigate to ``Groups``.

Adding Users to a Group

Finding a Group

Creating and Commenting on Discussion Posts

Sharing Documents with a Group

Pedagogical Use

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