Element Overview
The “LD Group List” functionality in LearnDash is designed to display a comprehensive list of user groups. This element is instrumental in helping users identify the groups they belong to or explore and join available groups within a LearnDash-powered site.
Key Features:
- Group Display: It showcases a list of all user groups, making it easy for users to find and join groups that align with their interests or courses.
- User Dashboard Integration: Perfect for integration into user dashboards, allowing learners to see their group memberships at a glance.
- Course Pages: It can be embedded within course pages to highlight relevant groups associated with the course.
- Landing Pages: Ideal for use on landing pages to provide a clear overview of available groups to new or prospective users.
- Sidebar Widgets: The element can be added to sidebar widgets, offering quick access and navigation to different groups.
Additional Features:
- Group Creation: Before displaying groups, you need to create them. Each group can have its own set of rules, materials, and expiration dates.
- Material Addition: You can add various materials to each group, such as documents, links, and resources, enhancing the group’s functionality and resourcefulness.
- Expiration Date: Groups can have expiration dates, allowing for time-bound group memberships that can be ideal for specific projects, courses, or time-limited activities.
Use Cases:
- User Dashboards: Enhance user dashboards by displaying a list of groups the user is a part of or can join, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
- Groups Overview Pages: Create dedicated pages that provide an overview of all groups, making it easier for users to browse and join.
- Course Integration: Integrate group lists within course pages to show relevant groups, aiding collaboration and discussion among learners.
- Landing Pages: Use on landing pages to give new users a snapshot of available groups, encouraging them to join and engage with the community.
- Sidebar Widgets: Implement in sidebar widgets to provide quick access and easy navigation to various groups from any page on the site.
Summary:
The “LD Group List” element in LearnDash is a powerful tool for displaying user groups, helping users navigate and join groups of interest. This element can be utilized on user dashboards, groups overview pages, course pages, landing pages, and sidebar widgets to provide an organized and accessible view of available groups. It ensures that users can easily find and engage with groups, enhancing their learning experience and fostering community interaction.