September 2023 Release Overview
This post provides a summary of the upcoming changes including those features which we have highlighted due to their impact. For more in depth technical detail additional details are available on the release page.
Highlights for this release include:
Unsplash for Learning Module and Course Images
You can now use Unsplash to source open license images for both learning modules and course images.
Turn off/on Class Collaborate per course
Instructor can now turn on or off student access to Class Collaborate via the Course Options
Image 1. Virtual Classroom section in Course settings
If an instructor turns off Class Collaborate, it will not appear in the Detail & Actions area for anyone in the course.
Other changes coming with this release are listed below, you can read more by clicking each link:
- Auto-captioning for video and audio feedback
- Batch Edit support for recursive actions
- Copying Announcements
- Reminder improvements for anonymous grading
- Improved progress tracking for graded LTI content
- Updated wording for course alerts in the Activity Stream
- Mobile App – Grades landing page improvement