September 2024 Release Overview
This post provides a summary of the upcoming changes including those features which we have highlighted due to their impact. This release is subject to change and we will do our best to keep the information up to date before the release to live on Thursday the 5th of September. For more in depth technical detail additional details are available on the release page.
- Student Activity Log
- View items that need grading and posting in the new Overview tab
- View late submissions that need grading
- Wiris upgrade and benefits
- Exclude attempt when grading
- Review instructor feedback on the student submission review page
- Access assignment feedback hidden by release conditions
- Course content page enhancements
Course Content Page Enhancements
User experience (UX) plays a vital role in student engagement and learning. We’re committed to continuous improvement of the Learn course view. It’s important to us that we meet the needs of our users—both educators and students. Several changes to the Course Content page are being delivered, based on feedback from the wider community.
The improvements include:
- Greater visual depth
- Improved page structure
- Differentiation among course elements
- An enhanced presentation of top-level and nested content
Greater Visual Depth and Content Page Structure
Creating a more appealing and engaging interface has been a key theme in client feedback. To support this, we’ve created greater visual depth to the Course Content page. This provides a more enjoyable and inviting experience for end users.
The new design incorporates:
- Subtle gradients and softer edges
- A more cohesive color palette with inviting, warmer tones
- More intuitive navigation, which reduces cognitive load and increases focus on the content
Image 1. Instructor view: Course Content page visual depth improvements
Image 2. Student view: Course Content page visual depth improvements
Content presentation enhancements
We’ve improved the differentiation among learning modules, folders, and content items. Currently, users sometimes find it challenging to distinguish among these elements. This can lead to confusion and inefficiency in navigating course materials.
Image 3. Instructor view: Content item presentation for a Learning Module
Image 4. Instructor view: Content item presentation for a Folder
Image 5. Student view: Content item presentation for a Learning Module
Image 6. Student view: Content item presentation for a Folder
These changes will look to create a more organised and improved user experience.
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