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Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2024-11-20 Known Issues tag.
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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
- SpeedGrader
- Modernized SpeedGrader Platform [Added 2024-11-12]
- New Quizzes
- Due Time Added
Interface Updates
People
Group Visit Link Remains
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Affected Feature Areas |
Groups |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user role |
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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
Group Visit Link
On the People page, the Visit link remains next to the name of the group a student has joined.
Group Leadership Tooltip
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Affected Feature Areas |
Groups |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Manage Groups-Add |
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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
Create Group Set Leadership Tooltip
A tooltip is available clarifying the permissions assigned to a group leader.
Other Updates
Discussions
Save Threaded Visibility Preferences
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Discussion threads |
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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
SpeedGrader
Modernized SpeedGrader Platform [Added 2024-11-12]
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
Modernized SpeedGrader Platform |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-11-07 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2025-01-18 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user role |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
SpeedGrader |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Available |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
The SpeedGrader 2: Steel Thread feature option is renamed Modernized SpeedGrader Platform.
Change Benefit
This change makes the feature more approachable and understandable, supporting better communication around its purpose and benefits.
New Quizzes
Due Time Added
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Feature Option Name |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-10-30 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-11-13 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user role |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
New Quizzes Details Page |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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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
Quiz Details Due Time
On the Quiz page, the time due displays.
Change Log
2024-11-20
2024-11-12
2024-11-08
