The Group Directory template is used to create both the Coursemates and Groupmates portlet depending on the context in which it is placed. That is, when the Group Directory template is used within a course context, it is called Coursemates; when it is used within a group context, it is called Groupmates.
This portlet can be placed on any page in the system and it displays those users who are specifically associated with the context.
Tip: When access to this portlet is granted to any base role including Everyone, the names of those members are not displayed. When you create context-based roles for the current context or section, the names of those members are displayed in the portlet, similar to a course or campus group.
The registered students and instructor(s) of a course are listed on the main view of Coursemates. Each name may also be identified by the role (Student or Faculty) to which they have been assigned. By default, images are not shown in order to speed up the loading time.
The level of information available for each member depends on the details that have been entered by each individual in their respective My Info portlet. A photo of the coursemate/faculty may be displayed, depending on whether the photo was attached to their My Info and whether they have elected to show or hide the image.
In addition to viewing information for coursemates/faculty, you can also email selected course members and view and print a course roster if you have security to do so.
Note: This same functionality is also available for campus groups. When it is used in that context, the portlet is called Groupmates.
For specific instructions on setting up the Coursemates and Groupmates portlets, see the Learning Management System Faculty Guide.