Overview
Grouper class pages have three views:
Student list
Groups
Seating
Each view supports a different part of the same workflow. This article explains where to find the view selector and what each view is for.
For class and roster operations (add/remove/sync/combine/archive), see the Class management support article.
Where to find the view selector
Desktop
On desktop, use the View as control near the top of the class page.
Click Student list, Groups, or Seating to switch views.
Mobile
On mobile and smaller screens, use the dropdown menu at the top of the class page to switch between Student list, Groups, or Seating.
What each view does
Student list
Use Student list to manage roster and student data in a table format.
Common uses:
Add or edit students.
Create or edit student attributes.
Assign or update student attribute values.
Groups
Use Groups to create and manage groupings.
Common uses:
Automatically create groups by group size or number of groups.
Automatically assign students to groups based on their attribute values.
Shuffle and rotate groups.
Drag and drop students between groups.
Seating
Use Seating for seating-chart style classroom layout and student placement.
Common uses:
Design the room layout.
Randomly place students in seats.
Automatically place students in seats using student attributes or assigned groups.
Manually place and move students.
Note: Seating view is currently in beta testing. It is evolving quickly, and workflows or controls may change as we improve it.
For full Seating details, see the Seating view support article.
Choosing the right view
Start in Student list when your roster or student data needs updates.
Use Groups when your goal is instructional grouping.
Use Seating when your goal is seat layout and seat assignment.
Quick FAQ
"Which view should I use first in a new class?"
Most teachers start in Student list to create or confirm the student roster and add data that is useful for grouping, then move to Groups or Seating based on lesson goals.
"Do these views use different student data?"
No. The views are different interfaces for working with the same class and students.