> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ed.sunbird.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ed.sunbird.org/older-versions/learn/product-and-developers-guide/learning-apps/workflows/interacting-collaborating.md). # Interacting / Collaborating **Groups** Learning is always more effective when it involves interaction or collaboration. Sunbird ED houses the capability to create groups that can be used to create classrooms, study circles, etc. where groups of users can learn together (either being guided by a mentor or by themselves). They can take courses together, discuss topics, ask doubts, upload homework assignments, and even be notified about key pieces of information. Imagine a corporate training scenario, a manager can create a group with all her direct reports so that she can watch over their training requirements. She can even add an expert on the topic to the group as a mentor so that her reports can discuss areas where they are stuck. In recent times, we’ve all been going through, the need for asynchronous learning experiences, which are guided by a mentor/teacher have become the need of the hour. Because of the diversity of the country, not everyone has access to a device or the internet at the same time - and this construct of a group ensures that learners don’t get left out. **Discussion forums** Discussion forums allow users to ask their queries related to the specific context. The community will help/suggest solving the user's queries. Based on the most likes on the responses, users can take the suggestions shared by the community. Imagine a Q\&A website like github where users can ask their queries and the community contributes. **Notifications** Notifications are a way to alert users about updates, announcements, etc. Notifications can be in form of SMS, email, FCM, or in-app notifications. Sunbird ED enables creators to invoke or configure in-app notifications for their use cases. The SMS/email notifications can be sent synchronously or asynchronously as well. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://ed.sunbird.org/older-versions/learn/product-and-developers-guide/learning-apps/workflows/interacting-collaborating.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.