August 2023 Updates
These updates will be live on our system from the 3rd of August 2023.
Groups in the top navigation bar and Group Spaces
Groups have moved to the top navigation bar to improve visibility and prominence. A new feature is Group Spaces and this provides a list of all assessments by group.
From Manage groups, instructors still have access to Group lists, Show Members and Group management options.
Unread Message indicator
The Message tab on the Base Navigation now displays courses with unread messages first enabling users to now clearly identify courses with unread messages.The Messages tab now includes an unread message indicator.
Gradebook: New default cell status in grid view
To remove confusion, the default state of a given cell in the gradebook grid view has changed from “Mark now” to “-” (a single dash).
Increased visibility of Gradebook ‘Move Item’ icon
Instructors now have a more convenient way to change the order items in their online gradebooks to match the structure of their courses. The option to move an item in the gradebook list view is always visible.
Flexible Grading
Flexible Grading is an efficient assessment grading experience that saves time and effort. It provides intuitive navigation, allows grading by question or student, and supports filtering and tracking, and viewing grades and feedback.
Bulk download of anonymous submissions
Instructors and graders now have the ability to download students’ assessment submissions for offline viewing. The “Download Submissions” option is available for anonymously graded assessments.
For Anonymous Submissions:
For Non-Anonymous Submissions:
You can either choose to download all students’ assignments or select a certain batch.
Rubrics: Editing improvements
Instructors now have the ability to edit any rubric that has not been used for grading. When users select text within the rubric edit box and drag it outside, the edit mode remains active, allowing for easier text selection and editing within rubrics.
Course Banner image improvements
The image setting workflow for course banner images has been enhanced to improve the user experience with Alternative Text available for accessibility.
Learning Module Image
It is now possible to add an image to Learning Modules.
Replace files in course content
The system now replaces the existing file instead of creating new versions, effectively.
Students with alert flags in the Course Activity report
A flag now appears for students with alerts in the Course Activity Report. Instructors can customise their course alerts based on the number of days a student is inactive in the course and if a student’s overall grade is below a specific percentage.
Assessment Submission Receipt improvements
Students desire confirmation that their submission was successful. New information has been added to the existing submission receipts: Course name and ID, Assessment name, Submission size and Auto submit indicator.
Group Messaging improvements
Instructors can now send a message to any group or group set. The Groups page now includes a message icon that provides an easy means for messaging a group.
Active Session Termination
Security measures have been upgraded to enforce user re-authentication, enhancing data security. Users are now required to log in again during their session, regardless of activity. After a time specified by the administrator, the session expires, logging out the user. Before the session ends, users receive a warning and have the option to save their work.
