August 30, 2024

Release 111

Overview

In Release 111, we introduced these new features:

• Collaborative assignments and splitting classes
• Implementation of WCAG Level A standards support

We’ve finalized the feature that enables learners to participate in group discussions. We also have implemented several important accessibility features in compliance with WCAG Level A standards. We’ve continued working on supporting scheduled assignments in the calendar, which will be available in future releases.

What's new

Collaborative assignments and splitting classes

Now authors and instructors can create group activities for learners to work on together. For this purpose, we've introduced the class splitting feature. It allows instructors to create classes for activities and split them into mini-groups for effective collaborative work on shared tasks.

Learners can see all members of their mini-group, start activities for the entire group, and submit work on behalf of the group. Instructors can then assess the submission and grade all group members accordingly.

Implementation of WCAG Level A standards support

We have implemented several important accessibility features in compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level A standards as a part of our ongoing efforts to make our platform more inclusive and user-friendly:

• Proper Page Headers: All pages now have correctly indicated headers, improving screen reader compatibility.
• Enhanced Keyboard Navigation:
  • Tab Navigation: Users can now navigate through the platform more efficiently using the Tab key, which ensures all interactive elements are accessible.
  • Eliminated Navigation Traps: We’ve removed navigation traps to allow users to move freely without getting stuck in any specific section.
• "Skip to Main Content" Option: We’ve added a "Skip to Main Content" link that allows users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and quickly access the main content of the page.

Improvements and fixes

Improvements

• We have removed unnecessary items from the widget for Video and Survey activities to prevent user confusion.
• Authors can now upload SCORM files up to 500 MB.

Fixes

We've implemented the following fixes:

• Now instructors can remove a term from the enrollment rule for specific units.
• Outdated data on the learner's page is now automatically cleared from the cache.
• We’ve fixed the broken layout on certain objective management pages for instructors.

Known issues

• Sizes of attached files are shown only for newly-uploaded files.
• A new toggle cannot be created within a toggle.
• New members cannot be added to a newly created team without refreshing the screen.
• The date and time selector sometimes does not fit on the screen in Reports.
• When signing out from Avatar, a user is not signed out from LMS.
• External links to cover images cannot be edited.
• Error 401 occurs after an upload of a SCORM package is canceled and the second upload attempt is initiated. The page refresh is necessary to initiate the upload.
• Settings applied for a specific SCORM version are not appropriately distinguished.
• The “Not found” text is displayed when a learner attempts to start a quiz with a due date in the past.
• The Customize Default View setting does not apply to the Collections filter.
• Saving the default view doesn’t work when creating a new custom report.