Using the Random Team Generator

Random Team GeneratorThe Random Team Generator feature allows you to create random teams andsub-teams based on criteria you set. This functionality makes the team aspect ofWTClass more robust and easier to support courses with a high number ofteams.How to use the Random Team GeneratorStep1: From the Teams Editor page, click the Random Team Generatorhyperlink (located in the Teams Editor toolbar).The Criteria Selection page appears.

Step 2: From the Selection Criteria page, type the Root Name of the Teams to begenerated.Note: A number is appended to the end, i.e. Root-01, Root-02 when theteams are actually generated. The wizard errors if the root name plus theappended number is greater than 20 characters.Team names should be comprised of alpha-numeric characters and mayinclude underscore, dash, spaces, or period special characters.However, we recommend that unique names be used due to the file structurenaming convention in WTClass, i.e. Team-01 and Team 01 have the samefile name Team_01. Others special characters should not be used.Step 3: Criteria: Determine the Criteria for the teams. There are 2 options.(1) Limit the number of teams to create. Type the number of teams to becreated.(2) Limit the maximum and minimum number of team members. Type themaximum and minimum number of team members.Step 4: Determine the user pool by selecting the user rights checkbox.(Example: Students)Step 5: Determine where you are pulling user information by selecting one of thefollowing:• Entire Roster• Selected Teams• Users not enrolled on a team.Step 6: Select Only include users who have accessed the course checkbox ifyou do not want users other than those in the course roster.Step 7: Select Create as sub-teams checkbox if you want to create sub-teamsof the existing teams.Step 8: Click the Next button. The Adjustment Page appears.

Adjustment PageThe Adjustment Page provides the opportunity to move users from team to team,unassigned users, or move unassigned users to a particular team.From the Adjustment Page:How to move the users:Step 1: Click on the user nameStep 2: Select a new team from the Move To drop-down list (located underneaththe team or unassigned users).

Step 3: Once you have adjusted the teams, click the Generate Teams button.The Team Generator Results page appears confirming the teams created andthe members on each team.Step 4: Click the Continue button. You are returned to the Team Editor page.