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May 27, 2023
Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Willow Tree” Released to US Zones
Enterprise Video Platform United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a complete summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding release tag.
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May 19, 2023
YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Willow Tree” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones
Australian Zones Canadian Zones Enterprise Video Platform European Union ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This release provides our users with several updates. Highlights include: “no cookies” LTI implementation, integrating hierarchical accounts into the Video Platform, the YuJa app for Microsoft Teams, importing audio clips to the Video Editor, creating custom playlists, improved functionality for consent forms, and so much more. This update will be released to US zones next Friday.
- Look, ‘Ma, No Cookies! Deeper Implementation of New 1EdTech Protocol That Eliminates the Need for Third-Party Cookies
The Video Platform has a long-standing, IMS-certified implementation of the LTI 1.3 / LTI Advantage protocol with both LTI 1.3 Core, LTI Advantage Deep Linking, and IMS Caliper. Until recently, these protocols relied on third-party cookies for a security handshake with integrated tools. With 1EdTech’s release of an enhanced protocol, we are now able to eliminate the need for third-party cookies.The YuJa Enterprise Video Platform is the first LMS-integrated video solution to no longer require cookies. This simplifies product use particularly on Apple-based products – such as iOS devices and Safari – which often disable third-party cookies by default. To enhance the privacy and security of institutions, users can now access the Video Platform from within their LMS without enabling third-party cookies.
- Launching Umbrella System Infrastructure for Distributed Administration of Multi-Tenant College Systems
To support our partner system and state-level institutions who often have centrally managed IT with distributed college-level sub-administration, we are rolling out multi-tenant capabilities within the context of a single, large Video Platform instance. These capabilities will allow Super Admins to centrally manage a state or system-level deployment while offering Sub-Admins at the individual college level with management capabilities of their individual colleges.The Umbrella System architecture is aligned to a multi-release product roadmap that will be done in consultation with partners who are actively adopting this model. In this release, we are introducing Umbrella System infrastructure for Blackboard Nodes and D2L Brightspace Org Units to be able to provision courses, users, and devices into the correct hierarchical element using existing attributes from upstream infrastructure (LMS, SIS, SSO).
- New Client-Side Microsoft Teams App Available in Microsoft App Store
We have created a streamlined video-sharing workflow between Microsoft Teams and the Video Platform that complements our existing server-side Microsoft Teams API-level integration. This new approach provides greater flexibility to institutions in managing imports compared to our existing integration, which restricts the setup of Teams recordings imports to group administrators on behalf of users.Whether institutions want this increased flexibility or prefer administrators to control imports, the Video Platform will enable them to select the integration that best suits their needs. With the new YuJa app available in the Microsoft Teams App Store, Content Creators can view a list of recordings and choose whether they would like to manually or automatically import their recordings to the Video Platform. To learn more about the new YuJa app, please visit our guide on How to Use the YuJa App for Microsoft Teams.
- The Video Editor Now Offers the Ability to Import Audio-Only Files into Multi-Stream Videos
Content Creators can now import audio files into single and multi-streams videos to add audio excerpts, soundtracks, and more.
- New Customized Playlist Creation Tool
The Video Platform has always supported the ability to associate related content into sequential, course-linked Media Channels; however, an increasing need to provide the ability to associate non-course content into sequential playlists led to the introduction of Playlists.Now available from the My Media Navigation Bar, Content Creators can create a custom playlist by adding and rearranging media content in any sequence they desire. Once a playlist has been created, it may then be directly linked or embedded for viewing on any desired website. Future updates will enhance the Playlist feature to provide custom branding, the option to publish playlists to courses, and more.
- Create a Personalized List of Related Media Content
We have expanded the options for Content Creators to personalize and curate the viewing experience of users on the Video Platform. When viewing media content, users can now be presented with a carefully chosen list of related media by the Content Creator. This enhancement allows Content Creators to have greater control over their environment, ensuring that every piece of media contributes to the overall learning experience.
- New Protocol Between Video Platform and YuJa Hardware Hub Enables Fault Tolerance for Long-Term Offline Performance
Our new network protocols allow the YuJa Hardware Hub to cache a long-running schedule and continue to record the scheduled captures even amidst longer durations of Internet outages. Once Internet connectivity is restored, all the recordings will automatically upload to the Video Platform for seamless playback. - Advanced Video Quality Options for Browser Capture
The Browser Capture application will now offer advanced video quality options for users based on their selected video camera. With this new feature, users can easily adjust their camera settings to select from a range of video quality options that best fit their needs. Additionally, users can also adjust the framerate of their screen recording up to 30 frames per second for a smoother and more seamless recording experience.
- Institutions Can Now Apply Electronic Consent Forms to Media Content
We have implemented a new feature to facilitate the management of consent forms for Content Creators. With this update, it’s now possible to apply accepted consent forms to media content, providing an efficient way to keep track of forms. Once the forms are submitted, users can conveniently access and review all accepted responses within the Branding tab or the Media Details panel for individual content. To learn more on how to apply consent forms to media and review responses, please visit our guide on Uploading and Sending Consent Forms.
- Multi-Folder ZIP Files for Bulk Downloads of Multiple Video Files
We now support downloading a ZIP file that contains their selected media content but, unlike before, will now place video in their own individual folder. Once the files have been extracted, all of the content will be available in segmented folders. Additionally, for multi-stream videos, users can choose to download the entire video or each stream separately.
- New Data Management Policy for Inactive Users
Administrators can create a recurring policy to detect and delete users who haven’t logged into the Video Platform for a specific number of days. If the institution has access to Himalayas, all video content associated with the user will be archived in Himalayas, and other media will be archived in the Video Platform before the user is deleted. For institutions without access to Himalayas, all media content will be archived in the Video Platform.
- NORDUnet Cloud Now Integrates with the Video Platform for Zoom Recordings
Our European users who have integrated Zoom with NORDUnet’s cloud-based storage will be pleased to know that the Video Platform now supports integration with NORDUnet. Once integrated, the Video Platform will automatically scan NORDUnet’s cloud storage to retrieve and upload any Zoom recordings securely.
- Downloadable CSV Files for Quiz Results
Instructors can now access a comprehensive report of their students’ quiz results in the form of a downloadable CSV file. This report will allow instructors to compare individual student responses to the quiz questions and view scores for video playback quizzes. To view the file, simply access the Gradebook to review and download results for the selected quiz.
- Enable Institution-Wide Single Sign-On for Embedded or Linked Media Content
In addition to the existing auto Single Sign-On (SSO) for recorded content, administrators can now choose to enable auto-SSO as the default setting when a new video is added to the Platform. This new feature enhances the platform’s security by requiring SSO authentication when accessing recorded media through direct links or embed codes.
- Customize Bitrate Encoding Flavor to Optimize File Storage & Network Performance
Administrators and instructors can now adjust the preset of videos to reduce the overall size of their files and maintain optimal network performance during playback.
- Look, ‘Ma, No Cookies! Deeper Implementation of New 1EdTech Protocol That Eliminates the Need for Third-Party Cookies
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May 8, 2023
YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – “Kingston” Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones
Australian Zones Canadian Zones Engage Student Response System European Union Zones United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Engage Student Response System instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This release provides our users with a new mobile app for Android, Single Sign-On support for the PowerPoint add-in, the option to republish Polls to courses and share the content of Polls with other users, direct links to Polls, and an improved Poll response experience for students.
- Mobile Android App for Students
Similar to our IOS app release, YuJa Engage is now available for download through the Google Play store. Students will have on-the-go access to join Polls and view results directly from their smartphones.
- Single Sign-On Support for the YuJa Engage PowerPoint Ribbon Add-In
To provide users with ease of access in signing into the YuJa Engage add-in for PowerPoint, we now allow users to log in with their Single Sign-On integration.
- Republish Polls to Courses
Poll Creators can now republish polls to courses allowing for greater flexibility and efficiency when managing their Polls.
- Share the Contents of a Poll with Other Users
To facilitate collaboration between Poll Creators, we have introduced a new feature that enables quick and efficient sharing of Polls with other users in their institution. This feature allows Poll Creators to easily send a copy of their Polls, which can be activated by other users for their own use.
- Direct Links for Polls
To provide a more streamlined and efficient experience for Poll Creators to share their active Polls, we have implemented a new feature that provides direct links to Polls. Simply copy the direct link, and share the Poll with users instantly.
- Improved Student Experience with Poll Response
In an effort to create an intuitive and user-friendly experience, we have introduced an improved UI that provides students with more detailed information about their Polls. Students will now be able to easily track their progress by seeing how many questions they have answered and how many are remaining. Additionally, Engage will now notify students when a Poll has ended, ensuring that they are aware of the Poll status at all times.
- Mobile Android App for Students
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May 5, 2023
YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform – “Glacier Peak” Version Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones
Australian Zones Canadian Zones European Union Zones Panorama for Digital Accessibility United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This release provides our users with the use of Panorama without the browser extension In D2L Brightspace, expanded support for HTML formats, new infrastructure to support zero downtime during product updates, support for Moodle 4.1, improvements to the WYSIWYG editor, sharing and uploading capabilities for the Panorama Content Repository, our new Roster Management and Scope setting capabilities, assign sub-admins to hierarchical accounts, new Storage Reports, automatic accessibility scans, and more.
- D2L Brightspace Does Not Require the Browser Extension
We have expanded our partnership with D2L’s Business Development Team and worked together to eliminate the need for the Browser Extension. All Panorama’s tools, including reports and alternative formats, are now accessible in D2L Brightspace without requiring the use of the Panorama browser extension. Please contact your Customer Success Manager to use this new integration. - Expanded Support for HTML Formats and Reports Inside D2L Brightspace
We now support HTML formats and reports in the D2L Lessons View, allowing Panorama to access even more areas of D2L Brightspace. With these enhancements, administrators, and instructors will benefit from increased accuracy in accessibility scores for both institution and course-level reporting.
- View Reports and Alternative Formats for HTML Content Within the Panorama LTI App
Previously, HTML reports were only accessible within the location of their respective file. We have now broadened Panorama’s ability to assess the accessibility of institutions by taking into consideration Accessibility Scores for files and embedded HTML content. This updated functionality allows Panorama to precisely evaluate the accessibility of an institution’s content when generating Institution Reports and individual Course Reports during scans. - Zero Downtime During Releases
Previously, a brief period of downtime was required for updates to appear on Panorama. We are pleased to announce that we have implemented a zero downtime release cycle, ensuring users have uninterrupted access to Panorama. - Panorama Now Supports Moodle 4.1
In continuing to ensure Panorama is available to all our users, we’re pleased to announce our latest support for Moodle 4.1.
- Real-Time Color Contrast Ratio Detection within WYSIWYG Editor
To provide Content Creators with a high degree of contrast accuracy, Panorama will now calculate the contrast ratio between text and background color. With ratios ranging from 1 to 21, content creators can confidently select the color that provides the most sufficient contrast.
- Improved Contrast Detection for Gradient Background
To provide accessible content, we’ve improved Panorama’s ability to detect when there isn’t enough contrast between the text and gradient backgrounds.
- New Real-Time HTML Header Checks within WYSIWYG Editor
As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure comprehensive accessibility checks for our WYSIWYG editor, we have implemented new measures to identify missing table headers and skipped heading orders. These checks are essential in ensuring content is accurately labeled and defined for individuals who utilize accessibility tools such as screen readers.
- Improved Upload and Sharing Capabilities for the Content Repository
To make sharing and uploading content more convenient for users, we have introduced a new feature that enables users to drag and drop files directly into their personal content repository. Additionally, users can now share items via email, allowing for seamless and effortless content-sharing with any individual.
- Panorama Will Accurately Identify User Roles Across Courses and Distinguish Between User Role and Course Role
We are pleased to announce that Panorama has been updated to provide complete accuracy in identifying user roles across courses in an LMS. With this enhancement, Panorama now detects the user’s specific role in each course, allowing for seamless navigation and appropriate access levels within each course. This means if a user is an instructor in one course and a student in another, Panorama will automatically recognize the user and assign the appropriate user role. - New Roster Management to Manage Users and Adjust User Role Mapping
We are pleased to announce the addition of our new Roster Management tab, which provides administrators with a comprehensive list of all users associated with their institution. The tab displays each user’s role within the institution, whether it be Admin, Sub-Admin, Instructor, or Student. Administrators can easily adjust role mappings through the Roster Management tab to provide users with customized access to Panorama’s role-specific features.
- Assign Hierarchical Accounts to Sub-Admins
Our latest role mapping feature allows administrators to assign LMS hierarchical accounts to sub-admins, allowing them access to view institutions, issues, content, and storage reports for all courses within their assigned accounts. With this feature, administrators can delegate tasks efficiently to review the accessibility content of their institution. For detailed instructions on assigning sub-accounts to sub-admins, please visit our guide on Assigning Sub-Accounts to Sub-Admins in the Panorama Platform.
- Upload Improved Documents to Canvas from Course Reports
To facilitate the seamless upload of improved documents within Canvas, users will no longer have to refresh their Canvas environment for uploaded documents to appear. This functionality ensures that any uploaded documents within the Course Report will automatically be reflected in the corresponding documents within Canvas. Unfortunately, this feature will only be available in Canvas due to LMS restrictions.
- Access Comprehensive Storage Reports at a Glance
To help administrators manage their storage usage, Panorama now provides a new Storage Report containing a summary of key storage details, which can be filtered by term or sub-accounts. These details include the average file size, total storage used, the number of files processed, and a breakdown of file sizes based on the document type. This allows administrators to gain a clear overview of their institution’s storage usage and manage their storage resources more efficiently.
- Enhanced UI & Instant Reports Analysis for Scope Settings
We have enhanced the user interface and functionality of our Scope Settings to enable the Panorama LTI app to scan and evaluate the accessibility of courses instantly. The updated display now features a straightforward toggle switch that can be easily adjusted from Visible to Hidden for any course. By adding and designating courses as either Visible or Hidden, Panorama is now able to generate all analytical reports without requiring administrators to access each course individually.
- Automatic Accessibility Scans for New Courses
Administrators have the option to set up regular scans each night to find newly created courses. Any detected course will automatically be sent for processing, allowing administrators to keep up with accessibility reports for their institution. If administrators prefer, they also have the option to scan for new courses manually every hour.
- D2L Brightspace Does Not Require the Browser Extension
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May 2, 2023
Software Capture for PC – Minor Update v12.1.5.0 Released to US, CAN, AU, and EU Zones
Australian Zones Canadian Zones European Union Zones Software Capture for PC app Uncategorized United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed a minor update for Software Capture for PC to all instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update provides enhancements to the fleet management configuration file, improved previewing for live sessions, resolved profile selection issues, and resolved concerns related to monitors without default displays.
- Enhanced Fleet Management Capabilities to Allow Remote Software Capture Setup for Non-Classroom Deployments
Building upon our large-scale remote deployments, institutions can now pre-configure their Software Capture using configuration files without the need to auto-register the Software Capture application to the Video Platform’s Devices tab (previously remote configuration with the config sidecar file required registration). To learn how to download, edit, and deploy the configuration file for your institution, please refer to our guide on Auto-Registering and Configuring the Software Capture Application for PC.
- Improved Performance for Remote Preview Monitoring
We’ve fixed an issue that was causing previews to not appear in the Admin Panel for some institutions.
- Resolved Profile Selection Issues for Remote and Manual Sessions
We have identified instances where automated sessions were not applying user profiles, and some users encountered difficulties when selecting their default profile. We have resolved these issues to ensure users can transition seamlessly between their profiles for remote and manual sessions.
- Automated Sessions Will Now Detect Monitors With No Recommended Resolutions
In some cases, automated sessions would fail if the primary monitor did not have a recommended resolution. We have resolved this issue to allow the Software Capture application to identify such monitors and begin the automated session.
- Enhanced Fleet Management Capabilities to Allow Remote Software Capture Setup for Non-Classroom Deployments
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April 28, 2023
YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform – “Kainite” Version Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones
Australian Zones Canadian Zones European Union Zones United States Zones YuJa VerityWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update includes the beta version for Verity Lockdown, monitoring external tools with Verity, the option to create practice tests, and a new Assessment tab to view all tests.
- New Verity Lockdown App (Beta) Available as Part of Standard Offering
Building on the capability of our Verity Chrome extension, the Verity Lockdown Browser sets a new standard in secure testing for remote proctoring. By using an application-based testing environment grants us the freedom and flexibility to surpass the limitations of third-party browser extensions, allowing us to more deeply monitor the activity of students.The browser will prevent students from viewing other applications on their device and enforce strict measures to prevent common methods of bypassing proctor settings. This feature can easily be accessed and enabled for each test, allowing the instructor to decide the level of security they wish to apply on a per-test basis. The beta launch will only be supported for Canvas, with the full launch being available to Blackboard SaaS, D2L Brightspace, and Moodle users.
- Dedicated Workflow to Create Practice Verity Tests in Canvas and D2L Brightspace
Verity now offers an improved workflow to launch practice tests for instructors seeking to familiarize themselves with our Platform’s proctored test functionality. With a click of a button, Verity automatically generates a test complete with predefined Proctor Settings and curated questions. To learn how to create a practice test, please visit our support guide for Canvas or D2L Brightspace. Our next release will provide Blackboard SaaS and Moodle users with practice tests.
- Monitor External Tool Assessments with Verity
Verity can be enabled for assessments embedded as external tools within Canvas. This significant enhancement enables instructors to seamlessly create quizzes and assignments outside their Learning Management System while taking advantage of Verity’s monitoring capabilities to record students as they complete their assessments. To learn how to incorporate External Tools with Verity, please visit our guide on How to Use Verity to Proctor a Third-Party Exam in Canvas.
- New Assessment Tab to View All Verity Tests
Instructors can access a comprehensive list of all Verity-proctored tests associated with a course by navigating to the Assessment tab within the Verity LTI app. From there, instructors can access test results and navigate to test settings to make adjustments.
- New Verity Lockdown App (Beta) Available as Part of Standard Offering
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April 24, 2023
Software Capture for Apple – Update v7.0.2 Released to US, CAN, AU, and EU Zones
Australian Zones Canadian Zones European Union Zones Software Capture for Apple United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update for Software Capture for Apple to all instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update provides our users with improved viewing of recording devices, the option to enable live streaming during profile creation, improved backend servers for live sessions, improvements in monitoring crash reports, and several bug fixes and optimizations.
- Refreshed Confidence Monitor UI for Multi-Stream Profiles
The Software Capture for Apple’s Confidence Monitor has been upgraded to offer an improved multi-source viewing experience, allowing for seamless monitoring of up to four connected video or screen devices, as well as two audio sources, all within a single view.
- Improved Internal Monitoring and Issue Analysis CapabilitiesWe have implemented updates that allow for efficient Product team analysis of issues that may occur in the fields. The Software Capture application now offers comprehensive monitoring capabilities, enabling our Support and Product teams to accurately identify and provide effective solutions to issues that may arise.
- Create Live Stream Profiles from Software Capture Settings
Mirroring our Software Capture for PC profile settings, we now offer a more streamlined approach to configuring profiles for live streaming. With this update, users can seamlessly configure their preferred capture settings and enable live streaming for their selected profile.
- Upgraded the Backend Library for Stability and Fault Tolerance
We have upgraded our internal structure for live streaming to provide a smoother and more reliable experience.
- Optimization and Bug Fixes
We have optimized the performance of the YuJa Software Capture application and made 25+ bug fixes to improve the user experience.
- Refreshed Confidence Monitor UI for Multi-Stream Profiles
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April 17, 2023
YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – “Jasper” Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones
Australian Zones Canadian Zones Engage Student Response System European Union Zones United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Engage Student Response System instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This release provides our users with a new poll activation workflow, SSO and LMS dual integration, LMS gradebook sync when sharing questions individually, download poll results, removed time limit for Surveys, and overall improvements to the platform.
- Improved Poll Activation Workflow
We have implemented a revised workflow that offers a complete list of Polls within the Engage dashboard. This enables instructors to access their saved Polls easily, decide if they would like to activate them in a course, and select how they would like to release the Poll (i.e. choose to release individual questions or release all questions together).
- Enhanced Panel Layout for the Poll Activation Dashboard
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the user interface and improve the overall experience for instructors, we have made adjustments to the panel sizes on the Poll activation dashboard. This update aims to prioritize Poll questions and ensure their clear visibility while displaying essential information, including responses, attempt breakdowns, and participant activity feed.
- Support for SAML-Based Single Sign-On Integration
We are pleased to announce that our YuJa Engage integration has been enhanced to support SAML-based single-sign-on integration. The integration will link the usernames and emails to a Single Sign-On (SSO) and Learning Management System (LMS). As a result, the Engage platform can now identify individual users regardless of whether they access the system using their SSO or LMS login credentials.
- LMS Gradebook Sync for Each Question
Building upon our gradebook sync integration for Polls, instructors can now seamlessly share individual questions with their students and receive real-time updates on the LMS gradebook. Results automatically sync to the gradebook as students complete each individual question, safeguarding their responses against any network errors that may arise during usage on mobile devices.
- Downloadable Results for Polls
In providing a comprehensive offline viewing of Poll results, instructors can download an XLSX file containing a list of students, the overall result for each student, the IP address for the student’s device, and individual responses to questions.
- Removed Time Limit from Surveys
We have removed the option to add a time limit when creating a survey. Instead, instructors can end the survey and view the results whenever they choose.
- Bug Fixes and Optimizations
We have optimized the performance of YuJa Engage and made several bug fixes to improve the user experience. Highlighting some of these optimizations and fixes are:
- Enhanced responsiveness of the student dashboard across multiple screen sizes.
- Fixed an issue that prevented Poll responses from updating dynamically.
- Refined layout for certain UI items across the platform.
- Improved Poll Activation Workflow
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April 14, 2023
Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Vitex Tree” Released to US Zones
Enterprise Video Platform United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a complete summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding release tag.
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April 7, 2023
YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Vitex Tree” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones
Australian Zones Canadian Zones Enterprise Video Platform European Union ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This release provides our users with over 200+ updates. Highlights include: the ability for institutions to customize their EnterpriseTube menu tabs and carousels, a brand new Image Editor, direct live stream integration with the internal CampusTube, QR Code-based media consent forms, and much more. This update will be released to US zones next Friday.
- Deep EnterpriseTube Customizability Including Adding Custom Menu Tabs to Video Channels and Adding Video Carousels
Institutions can now more deeply customize their EnterpriseTube with the ability to create a more tailored viewing experience. New capabilities include the ability to create Custom Tabs to Video Channels, as well as add additional video carousels to a given EnterpriseTube page.
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- Custom Menu Tabs – Custom-created tabs for Video Channels will be displayed in the navigation bar for users to access easily.
- Custom Menu Tabs – Custom-created tabs for Video Channels will be displayed in the navigation bar for users to access easily.
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- Add Additional Carousels – Multiple video carousels of custom playlists can now be placed on a given EnterpriseTube page.
- Customized Ordering – EnterpriseTube Configuration settings allow administrators to set up customized tabs and carousels, adjust the order of the tabs, and link tabs and carousels to the EnterpriseTube.
- Add Additional Carousels – Multiple video carousels of custom playlists can now be placed on a given EnterpriseTube page.
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- New Image Editor to View and Edit Photo Resources
Complementing our Video Editor, we are now extending our media editing to include images. Here are a few key features of our new Image Editor:
- Crop, rotate, and flip images.
- Add shapes, texts, and shadows.
- Adjust the size of the image to any resolution.
- Choose from a range of filter styles to transform images.
- Fine tune images by adjusting the brightness and contrast.
- Add custom watermarks.
- Interchangeable Pre-Rolls and Post-Rolls to Align with Updated Institutional Branding Guidelines
Complementing our ability to add fixed pre-rolls and post-rolls to videos, we now have the option to create interchangeable rolls by preserving the original video. This capability allows Content Creators to define branding guidelines for an institution, yet modify these guidelines without having to reprocess large amounts of video content.
- YuJa User IDs Can Now Match Your Single-Sign-On or LMS Username
To provide a consistent and streamlined process when identifying users on the Video Platform, we now can match the auto-generated YuJa User ID with your Single-Sign-On or LMS system usernames. Additionally, we’ve given administrators more control and flexibility by allowing them to rename existing user IDs within the Roster Panel.
- Delegate EnterpriseTube Folder Management to Non-Admin Users
As part of our initiative to further the capabilities of EnterpriseTube, administrators can now delegate folders for non-admins to manage media content within. By editing the permissions of a folder, administrators can allow edit access to specific users, groups, or roles (i.e., all students or instructors). This enables non-admins to efficiently manage EnterpriseTube within a designated location.
- Link External Resources to Video Quiz Decision-Point Questions
Quiz creators can now seamlessly add videos, documents, and links to decision-point questions, providing students access to relevant resources when selecting a decision.
- Video Quiz Slow-Down Controls Available
In our previous release, we provided instructors with the option to disable speed controls for their video quizzes to prevent students from playing videos at increased speeds. This release enhances the feature by enabling slow-down controls when speed controls are disabled (but not speed-up controls).
- Set Embargo Dates for Digital Assets Through Metadata Schema
To ensure digital assets are only shared with the intended audience at the appropriate time, all media can now be tagged with an Embargo Date using a defined metadata schema. Embargoed media will be uploaded and labeled as such until the intended release date.
- CampusTube now Supports Viewing Live Streams
Building upon our initiative to broadcast and publish RTMP live streams across the Video Platform, Content Creators can now live stream to an internal audience using the the internal-facing CampusTube.
- RTMP Streams Now Support Fixed Stream Keys
To provide a consistent integration point for third-party RTMP encoders, RTMP streams can now be integrated into the video platform with fixed stream keys. This enhancement ensures a consistent integration experience and allows administrators to maintain the same stream key for each session, enhancing the efficiency of their workflows. Further, to provide an added layer of security, the stream key token can be regenerated. - View Real-Time Analytics for Individual Stream in Multi-Live Stream
Live stream real-time analytics now provide more granular reporting for multi-stream sessions with details regarding Stream Health, Download Bandwidth, and Transcoding Status for each stream within the session.
- QR Code-Based Consent Form Distribution
Institutions can now easily distribute consent forms using a simple and convenient QR code system. This simplifies the consent process and ensures that all necessary forms are obtained efficiently.
- Bulk-Merge Videos into a New Video Using Shared Folders
We have expanded our Bulk Merge feature to allow users to merge media content within a shared folder. With this new functionality, the owner of the folder can merge multiple videos into a single video without having to launch the Video Editor.
- Automatically Add the YuJa LTI Link to New Moodle Courses
Administrators can now set up their LTI configuration within Moodle to automatically enable YuJa for newly created Moodle courses.
- Improved Folder Navigation Capabilities for Media Chooser
Our previous breadcrumb-based navigation system has been replaced with a more intuitive tree-navigation system that allows Content Creators to view and transition between hierarchical folders more easily.
- Optimized Media Transcode File Size
We have made several backend improvements to handle media transcode size and quality while retaining the quality of their content. - New APIs for Managing Content and Folders
We have added new APIs to manage video content. To learn how to use these and any of our other APIs, please visit our API Support guide.
- Publish/Unpublish Content: Allow users to publish or unpublish content from both the EnterpriseTube and CampusTube libraries.
- Group Folder Assignment: Assign groups of users to a given shared folder within the CampusTube.
- Enable RSS: Folders with public permission on the EnterpriseTube can have an RSS feed enabled.
- Edit Folder Permissions: Edit sharing permission of a CampusTube or EnterpriseTube Folder.
- Deep EnterpriseTube Customizability Including Adding Custom Menu Tabs to Video Channels and Adding Video Carousels