Creating a Team

Creating a Team

If you prefer not to join any existing teams within a topic, you can create a new one. When you create a new team, you will be automatically added as a member.

Note: You cannot create a team if you are already a member of another team.

Steps to Create a Team:

  1. On the Teams page of the course, find a topic you're interested in.

  2. Select the arrow button next to the topic to view the existing teams within it.

  3. At the bottom of the list, select the link to create a new team in this topic.                                                                                                                                                         

  4. On the Create New Team page, add a team name and description.

    • In the description, include details about your proposed project or activity to help other learners decide if they want to join your team.                                                                  

  5. (Optional) Add additional details, such as:

    • A language that team members will primarily use.
    • A country that team members may identify with.
      Keep in mind that overly specific details may discourage other learners from joining.

Note: Be careful when entering team details, as once saved, they cannot be changed, and you cannot delete your team.

  1. When you're finished, click Create.

Your new team will appear in the list of teams under your selected topic, and you will be automatically added as a member.

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