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Managing Study Groups

Study groups are at the heart of collaborative learning in BookFellows. This guide will help you create and manage effective study groups.

Creating a Study Group

Section titled “Creating a Study Group”
  1. Navigate to the Groups section
  2. Click Create New Group
  3. Fill in the group details:
    • Group name
    • Description
    • Study to use (select from library)
  4. Set group preferences:
    • Access type (Open, By Invitation, Closed)
    • License terms
  5. Click Create Group

Inviting Participants

Section titled “Inviting Participants”

By Email Invitation

Section titled “By Email Invitation”
  1. Go to your group’s management page
  2. Click Invite Members
  3. Enter email addresses (one per line)
  4. Customize the invitation message
  5. Click Send Invitations
Section titled “Share Access Link”
  1. In your group settings, find the Share section
  2. Copy the group access link
  3. Share this link through your preferred channel
  4. Participants can click to join (if access allows)

Managing Group Members

Section titled “Managing Group Members”

View Members

Section titled “View Members”

Navigate to your group and click the Members tab to see:

  • Current participants
  • Member roles (Member, Leader)
  • Progress status
  • Activity levels

Change Member Roles

Section titled “Change Member Roles”
  1. Click on a member’s name
  2. Select Change Role
  3. Choose between Member or Leader
  4. Confirm the change

Remove Members

Section titled “Remove Members”
  1. Find the member in the members list
  2. Click the options menu (⋮)
  3. Select Remove from Group
  4. Confirm the action

Facilitating Study Sessions

Section titled “Facilitating Study Sessions”

Track Progress

Section titled “Track Progress”
  • View group progress on the dashboard
  • See which lessons have been completed
  • Identify members who may need support

Encourage Engagement

Section titled “Encourage Engagement”
  • Post discussion prompts
  • Share insights and reflections
  • Recognize member achievements
  • Keep the group motivated

Group Settings

Section titled “Group Settings”

Access group settings to configure:

  • Group name and description
  • Privacy settings
  • Notification preferences
  • Study pace and schedule

Best Practices

Section titled “Best Practices”
  1. Set Clear Expectations: Communicate the study schedule and commitment level
  2. Regular Check-ins: Stay connected with your group members
  3. Create Discussion: Foster conversation and engagement
  4. Be Flexible: Adapt to your group’s needs and pace
  5. Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge milestones and completions

Need More Help?

Section titled “Need More Help?”