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Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2024-12-18 Known Issues tag.
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Table of Contents
- Interface Updates
- Announcements
- Disabling Comments
- Other Updates
- Notifications
- Push Notification Channel
- Feature Options
- New Quizzes
- Reduce Answer Choices
Interface Updates
Announcements
Disabling Comments
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Affected Feature Areas |
Announcements |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
When the Disable comments on announcements setting is enabled in Course Settings, all comment and threaded reply options on the Announcements Edit page are automatically disabled.
Change Benefit
This feature ensures consistency and prevents user confusion by automatically aligning the settings on the Announcements Edit page with the broader course-level configuration.
Feature Workflow
Announcement Edit Page Comment Options
When the Disable comments on announcements setting is enabled in Course Settings, options related to comments and replies are disabled.
Other Updates
Notifications
Push Notification Channel
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Affected Feature Areas |
Notifications |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
The Users can edit their communication channels setting no longer applies to push notification channels. Push notifications are now solely controlled by the Enable Push Notifications setting. When a user logs into the mobile app, a push notification channel is automatically created for them.
Change Benefit
This change streamlines push notification management by automatically creating push notification channels when users log into the mobile app and simplifying control through the Enable Push Notifications setting. It improves user experience, reduces configuration complexity, and ensures consistency across platforms.
Feature Options
New Quizzes
Reduce Answer Choices
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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 |
2024-12-04 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-12-18 |
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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 |
New Quizzes |
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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 |
Summary
In New Quizzes, instructors can moderate a student's quiz by removing one answer choice from multiple-choice questions that have four or more options.
Change Benefit
This feature benefits students by decreasing cognitive load, making it easier to focus on understanding the question and selecting the correct answer. It supports accessibility for students with learning differences or test anxiety, promotes confidence by simplifying decision-making, and enhances fairness by aligning with inclusive assessment practices.
Feature Workflow
Reduce Answer Choices Toggle
To moderate a quiz for a student, enable the Reduce answer choices toggle to minimize the available answer options.
Change Log
2024-12-06
