Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-11-20)
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Table of Contents
- Interface Updates
- People
- Group Visit Link Remains
- Group Leadership Tooltip
- Other Updates
- Discussions
- Save Threaded Visibility Preferences
- Feature Options
- New Quizzes
- Due Time Added
Interface Updates
People
Group Visit Link Remains
Affected Feature Areas |
Groups |
Account Setting to Enable |
None |
Permissions |
Inherent to user role |
Related Ideas |
[Groups] 'Visit' link disappears after visiting group and returning to Groups area |
Summary
When a student joins a self-sign-up group on the People page, the Visit link remains next to the name of the group they joined. Previously, the link would disappear after joining.
Change Benefit
This update allows students to easily navigate back to their group page whenever needed, providing quick access to group resources.
Feature Workflow
On the People page, the Visit link remains next to the name of the group a student has joined.
Group Leadership Tooltip
Affected Feature Areas |
Groups |
Account Setting to Enable |
None |
Permissions |
Manage Groups-Add |
Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
When creating a group set, a tooltip is added to the Leadership section.
Change Benefit
This update clarifies the permissions assigned to a group leader.
Feature Workflow
A tooltip is available clarifying the permissions assigned to a group leader.
Other Updates
Discussions
Save Threaded Visibility Preferences
Affects User Interface |
No |
Affected Feature Areas |
Discussion threads |
Related Ideas |
Summary
When expanding and collapsing a discussion thread, the selected visibility preference is automatically saved for that specific discussion.
Change Benefit
This update enhances user convenience by automatically saving the visibility preferences for specific discussion threads.
Feature Options
New Quizzes
Due Time Added
Feature Option Name |
New Quizzes |
Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
Beta Environment Availability |
2024-10-30 |
Production Environment Availability |
2024-11-13 |
Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
Permissions |
Inherent to user role |
Affects User Interface |
Yes |
Affected Areas |
New Quizzes Details Page |
Mobile App Support |
Not available |
Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
On the Quiz page, students view the due time displayed alongside the due date when starting a New Quiz.
Change Benefit
This update helps ensure students don’t miss quiz due dates.
Feature Workflow
On the Quiz page, the time due displays.
Change Log
2024-11-08