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Table of Contents
- Interface Updates
- Courses
- SIS ID’s Added to Course Tray
- Sort Course List
- View as Student Button Text Update
- Global Announcements
- Duplicate Button
- Settings
- Fixed Footer
- User Settings
- Profile Pictures
- Account Settings
- Profile
- Pronunciations
- Other Updates
- Studio Media Feedback Player
- Media Player
Interface Updates
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Courses
SIS ID’s Added to Course Tray
Instructor
Affected Feature Areas | Global Navigation |
Account Setting to Enable | None |
Permissions | Inherent to user |
Related Ideas | None |
Summary
In the Global Navigation Courses Tray, SIS IDs display if available.
Change Benefit
This update provides additional reference information that can help users quickly identify and distinguish between courses.
Feature Workflow
Course SIS ID Display in Course Tray
In the Global Navigation Courses Tray, SIS Ids display if available. If a course does not have a SIS ID, only the Term information displays.
Sort Course List
All Users
Affected Feature Areas | Courses |
Account Setting to Enable | None |
Permissions | Inherent to user |
Related Ideas | [Courses] Make the course list sortable |
Summary
In the Courses page, users can sort courses. Additionally, a Favorite header text is added.
Change Benefit
This update enhances course navigation and personalization.
Feature Workflow
Courses Page Favorite Header and Ascending and Descending Icons
In Courses, a Favorite header text is added [1]. To sort each column, use the ascending and descending icon [2].
View as Student Button Text Update
Instructor
Affected Feature Areas | Home, Modules, Assignments, Announcements, Discussions, Quizzes, Pages, Syllabus, and Outcomes. |
Account Setting to Enable | None |
Permissions | Inherent to user |
Related Ideas | [Student View] Clarity for 'Student View' label on course home page |
Summary
The Student view button text is changed to View as Student.
Change Benefit
This change clarifies the button's function, making it more intuitive for users.
Feature Workflow
View as Student Button
Throughout the course interface, the Student View button text is changed to View as Student.
Global Announcements
Duplicate Button
Admin
Affected Feature Areas | Settings |
Account Setting to Enable | None |
Permissions | Global Announcements-add/edit/delete |
Related Ideas | [Global Announcements] Duplicate button for Global Announcements |
Summary
In the Global Announcements tab, admin can duplicate existing announcements using the Duplicate icon.
Change Benefit
This feature improves user workflow by allowing admin to quickly re-use global announcements.
Feature Workflow
Global Announcements Duplicate Icon
To duplicate an existing global announcement, click the Duplicate icon.
Settings
Fixed Footer
Admin Instructor
Affected Feature Areas | Account Settings, Course Settings |
Account Setting to Enable | None |
Permissions | Inherent to user |
Related Ideas | None |
Summary
In Account Settings and Course Settings, the footer remains fixed on the page.
Change Benefit
This update enhances user experience by making buttons more easily accessible.
Feature Workflow
Account Settings Fixed Footer
In Account Settings and Course Settings the footer remains fixed on the page.
User Settings
Profile Pictures
All Users
Affected Feature Areas | Settings, Profiles |
Account Setting to Enable | None |
Permissions | Inherent to user |
Related Ideas | None |
Summary
When editing a profile picture, the profile picture modal is improved with a Picture Option drop-down menu.
Change Benefit
This improvement allows users to easily select different options related to their profile picture, providing a more streamlined and user-friendly experience.
Feature Workflow
Select Profile Picture Drop-Down Menu
When editing a profile picture, select the Picture Options drop-down menu.
Select a Profile Picture Options
Select the option to Upload a Picture [1], Take a Picture [2] or From Gravatar [3].
Account Settings
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Profile
Pronunciations
All Users
Affected Feature Areas | User Profiles |
Account Setting to Enable | Enable name pronunciation Enable Profiles- Contact your Customer Success Manager (CSM) |
Permissions | Inherent to user |
Related Ideas | [User Settings] Allow User to Add Their Name Pronunciation to Profile (phonetically + audio file) |
Summary
In Account Settings, an Enable name pronunciation option is available. When the Enable name pronunciation Account Settings is enabled, users can include the phonetic pronunciation of their names on their profile.
Note: Profiles must be enabled by your Customer Success Manager (CSM).
Change Benefit
This feature allows users to provide a clear and accurate representation of how their names should be pronounced, making it easier for others to address them correctly.
Feature Workflow
Account Setting Option Enable Name Pronunciation Checkbox
In Account Settings, select the Enable name pronunciation checkbox.
Name Pronunciation Field
When editing a profile, enter the desired name pronunciation in the Name Pronunciation field.
Name Pronunciation Field
When the Users can edit their name account setting is disabled, users can still edit the Name Pronunciation field.
Name Pronunciation View
Once saved, the name pronunciation displays on a user's profile page.
Additional Details
If the Users can edit their profile account setting is disabled, users cannot edit their name pronunciation.
Other Updates
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Studio Media Feedback Player
Media Player
Instructor Student
Affects User Interface | Yes |
Affected Feature Areas | Media Player |
Account Setting to Enable | None |
Permissions | None |
Related Ideas | None |
Summary
After recording media feedback using the new Studio recorder, the recording playback displays on the updated Studio player.
Change Benefit
This update provides users with an improved and cohesive user experience.
