Category: Engage Student Response System

  • October 21, 2022

    YuJa Engage Student Response System – Update RC20221021 to US, CAN, and EU

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    We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Engage Student Response System instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This update provides our users with the ability to Scan QR Codes to log-in, Progressive Web App support for iOS and Android devices, along with several performance optimizations and bug fixes.

    1. Scan QR Codes to Log In and Join Live Polls
      Students will now be able to log in and join live polls when scanning the QR code.YuJa Engage login page showing "Login & Join" button and the "Join Anonymously" button.
    2. Progressive Web App Support Enabling iOS and Android Device Support
      To provide users with quick access to Engage on their mobile devices, we have added support to implement YuJa Engage as a Progressive Web App. Download the web app through Safari or Chrome and access your account, join polls, and view results directly from your smartphone.
      YuJa Engage app icon.
    3. Optimized Performance and Bug Fixes
      We have optimized the performance of YuJa Engage and made several bug fixes to improve the user experience. Some improvements include enhancements made to the PowerPoint plugin, the login page, and the overall UI. Highlighting some of these optimizations and fixes are:

      • Resolved an issue that prevented poll result counts from showing in some cases.
      • Instructors will now be able to edit the title and description of a poll draft.
      • Class Results page will now be visible to those attempting the quiz as anonymous users.
      • Fixed an issue that prevented Bulk User uploads via CSV.
  • October 14, 2022

    YuJa Engage Student Response System – Update RC20221014 Released to US, CAN, and EU

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    We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Engage Student Response System instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This is a new product, and this update provides our users with live polling and audience engagement capabilities, CSV file support for roster imports, and a Microsoft PowerPoint Ribbon add-in for Poll Integration.

    1. Student Response System for Understanding and Comprehension
      YuJa Engage offers an interactive course experience for students and instructors. With the goal of bringing an active learning environment to any course, the Student Response System (SRS) provides instructors the ability to create and publish live polls and view analytics for individual questions to gain a deep apprehension of student success. To learn more about our Student Response System, visit the YuJa Engage product page.
      A mouse cursor is shown, adding a new question. The mouse cursor moves to select the correct answer and publish the poll. A countdown begins, and the question is shown. An answer is selected and submitted. The user is congratulated for selecting the correct answer.
    2. CSV File Support for Bulk-User Import
      Courses may require a large number of users to be uploaded to the Manage Users panel. We now provide the option to have a CSV file of a list of users uploaded to the YuJa Engage platform. To learn how to create and upload import files, please visit our support guide on Creating a YuJa Engage CSV File. A list of managed users is shown. The list includes their Username, Role (as either IT Manager, Creator, or Viewer), First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Email, Phone number, and the option to update or delete a user is shown for each individual.
    3. Microsoft PowerPoint Ribbon Add-On for Poll Integration
      The YuJa Engage plugin can be installed in the Microsoft PowerPoint ribbon to provide users with a more seamless Student Response System. The plugin will allow users to insert individual questions within their PowerPoint presentation and view the associated results. To learn how to install and use the plugin, please visit our support guide on Integrating the YuJa Engage Plugin with PowerPoint.
      The YuJa Engage plugin is shown within the Microsoft PowerPoint Ribbon. On the right-hand side of the image is the YuJa Engage panel. From here, users can select their poll and insert questions into their presentation.