Category: Australia Zone

• October 20, 2023

  YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform – “King’s Peak” Version Released to US, CAN, AU, and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the United States, Canada, European Union and Australia. This release provides our users with remediation capabilities for PowerPoint issues, an Accessible Design Tool to replace YouDoIt design tools, enhanced website scanning to support linked pages and documents, removed the need for third-party cookies, new faster processing queues for Alternative Formats, the option to hide the Website Accessibility Icon, enhanced UI designs, and so much more.

   

  1. New Remediation Engine – WCAG 2.1 Aligned Microsoft PowerPoint Issues
     To recap, we offer Accessibility Engines to identify accessibility issues across all major document types. Remediation Engines take things to the next level by actually fixing the document all while inside your LMS. With the introduction of our Remediation Engine tailored for real-time resolution of Microsoft Word documents, we now extend these capabilities to Microsoft PowerPoint. The new Microsoft PowerPoint Remediation Engine enables users to address PowerPoint-related WCAG 2.1 compliance issues directly within the LMS, including issues such as contrast, font size adjustments, provision of alternative text for images, and dozens more.
  2. Gamify and Celebrate Your Accessibility Improvements (a Newly Architected Processing Pipeline Makes It Possible)
     Improving the accessibility of documents is important work, and here at YuJa, we believe such efforts should be celebrated. Enjoy your success in using the Remediation Engine effectively with cheerful streamers and confetti animating your screen. We encourage and appreciate your ongoing efforts to impact student learning positively.
     For those more technically inclined, to provide ultra-fast inline remediation and gamification-ready response times, we rebuilt the processing pipelines to have multiple “swim-lanes”, each with independently scaling infrastructure. This updated architecture was purpose-built to accelerate Accessibility Engine processing.
     
  3. WCAG 2.1-Aligned Website Scanning Tool Enhanced to Offer Accessibility Insights for Linked Pages and Documents
     To provide accessibility assistance outside of integrated LMS domains, Panorama offers Website Accessibility scanning designed to extend accessibility checks and support beyond integrated LMS domains. The scanning tool operates in three phases, starting by identifying content and linked pages within a specified domain. It then performs a scan to generate Accessibility Reports for the domain, documents, and linked pages. Finally, it enables users to create Alternative Formats for discovered documents.
     A comprehensive list of all scanned domains can then be viewed within the Website Report, offering the overall accessibility score, individualized scores for content found within the domain, and access to generate Alternative Formats.
     
     
  4. No More Third-Party Cookies!
     Panorama’s LMS integration, with its established and IMS-certified implementation of LTI 1.3/LTI Advantage protocols, has traditionally utilized third-party cookies to ensure secure data transfer between integrated tools. Now, thanks to the adoption of new enhanced protocols, the necessity for third-party cookies is no longer required. This development enables users to benefit from a more secure connection and straightforward product integration, especially with browsers that might default to having cookies turned off.
     
  5. On-Demand Processing Queue for Faster Accessibility Report and Alternative Formats Generation
     As Panorama continues to expand, we have built an Elastic Media Cloud (EMC) that can process institutions and courses with hundreds and thousands of files within an hour. We’re now introducing an extension to the EMC, On-Demand Processing, to help manage processing requests for Alternative Formats and updates to documents made through our Remediation Engine. With a workload that is 99.9% lighter than the traditional general processing workload, the On-Demand queue assures the completion of these immediate processing tasks in two minutes or less.
     
     
  6. Option to Hide the Website Accessibility Icon
     With an approach to optimizing viewability on smaller screens, such as mobile devices, instructors and students can conceal the Website Accessibility icon until they navigate to a new page or for a specified duration of one day. For those who prefer a consistently minimal interface, the option to hide the icon permanently is also available.
     
     
  7. Customize the Institution Name on the Institution Information Page
     Panorama offers the option to customize the institution name displayed on the Institution Information page to provide a custom viewing experience. Administrators wishing to modify the name to align with specific branding or internal naming conventions can do so by contacting their Customer Success Manager.
     
  8. My Content Tab Supports Multi-File Drag-and-Drop
     We’ve introduced a new drag-and-drop functionality to Panorama, allowing users to upload multiple documents into their My Content Files or created folders.
     
  9. Filter Issues by Severity in the Accessibility Report
     The Accessibility Report now allows instructors and students to organize and view identified issues based on their severity level—Severe, Major, and Minor.
     
  10. Enhanced UI for Panorama’s WYSIWYG Editor
      To ensure a unified and modern user interface across Panorama, we’ve upgraded the WYSIWYG editor, aligning its UI with the refined aesthetic and functionality similar to that of the Accessibility Report UI. Users will now be able to view an organized list of accessibility issues, with the option to filter by severity to resolve the most concerning issues immediately.
      
  11. On-Demand Refresh of Institution-Level Reports
      For institutions utilizing the option to Pre-Generate Reports, we’ve introduced a new feature to update reports manually. A “Refresh” button is now available for each report, providing the option to initiate an update that will generate the most recent data within the hour.
      
  12. Updated Support for LibreOffice Version 7.6.2
      Panorama continues to align with advancements in document technology, now offering support for LibreOffice version 7.6.2. This update is crucial in ensuring the security of documents, aligning with our commitment to providing a safe and up-to-date environment for all users.
      
  13. Improved Interface for Performing Accessibility Weighting Adjustments
      We have updated the interaction for adjusting accessibility weighting for various issue types—Severe, Major, and Minor. Admins can now select their preferred weights using a sliding bar while still having the option to input precise values with the textbox.
      
  14. Panorama Expansion with a Dedicated Server for Australian Institutions
      As Panorama grows, we’ve introduced a dedicated server specifically for Australian institutions to take advantage of our accessibility learning features.
• October 6, 2023

  YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Zelkova” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone YuJa Enterprise Video Platform

  We have successfully pushed an update to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. Release highlights include: a refreshed Media Player theme, option to edit Platform emails, publish playlists across the Video Platform, transform folders into Playlists, dynamically select layout preferences, custom embed sizes for the Media Chooser, enhancements to the Video Editor, manage Rosters for individual campuses within the Umbrella System, and so much more.

  
  

  1. Refreshed Media Player with Enhanced Search Video Sidebar
     As part of our multi-release commitment to refining the Media Player, we’re introducing a new interface with redesigned icons and color adjustments. You can now view labeled timestamps for the Index, Captions, and Notes to ensure seamless navigation.
     
  2. Edit All Platform Emails to Align with Brand and Communication Preferences
     Administrators can tailor their email notifications to meet their specific preferences. Simply choose the Edit option next to any email notification in the Platform tab to customize the email’s content to align with school-specific branding.
     
     
  3. Publish Playlists to the EnterpriseTube, CampusTube, and Course Channels with Real-Time Updating
     Playlists now offer the flexibility to be published across EnterpriseTube, CampusTube, and Course Channels. After publication, Content Creators can continue to modify Playlists, with the changes instantly reflected across all published locations.
     
  4. Transform Folders into Playlists
     Users with curated content within folders can seamlessly transform folders of video content into sharable Playlists, enabling them to share and dynamically update their content across the Video Platform. To recap, Playlists will eventually be the preferred way to distribute lists of videos, and Folders will remain the preferred way to organize content.
     
  5. Viewers Can Dynamically Select Layout Preference Between Grid, List, and Gallery with Default View Options
     To establish a default viewing experience for each Channel on the Video Platform, administrators and Channel Owners have the option to configure the default view for a given Course Channel.
     • Grid
       
     • List
       
     • Gallery
       
  6. Set Custom Embed Sizes for the Media Chooser
     Content Creators can select a default standardized embed size for their media content when selecting to embed videos through the Media Chooser. Furthermore, Creators can customize the embed sizes.
     
     
  7. Video Editor – “Undo” Function Now Works with Recently Introduced Split Tool
     In the previous release, we introduced a Split tool to complement the existing Cut tool. We have now added compatibility with the Video Editor’s “Undo” capability and the Split tool.
     
  8. Umbrella System – Manage Dedicated Rosters for Campuses
     With the introduction of our Umbrella System Panel designed for Super Admins overseeing multi-campus institutions, our attention now turns to the distribution of Admin Panel settings to the System Panel, commencing with the Roster panel. Super Admins and Campus Admins will be able to oversee lists of provisioned users within each campus, enabling precise user role adjustments that exclusively impact individuals within their designated campus. In addition, we’re actively exploring how aspects of the Umbrella System could help large organizations, such as research institutions, to provide hierarchical distribution of administration and permission management for Campus and Sub-Admin roles to better support single-campus entities.
     
  9. Mirror Single Sign-on ID Names in the Video Platform With Existing YuJa IDs
     In our previous update, we allowed Single Sign-on (SSO) ID names to be mirrored on the Video Platform when creating a new user. We have updated this feature to allow the YuJa IDs of existing users to be mirrored based on their SSO ID names.
  10. Pre-Select the Course Channel for Browser Capture Publication
      When launching the Browser Capture Studio from within a course channel, Content Creators now have the option to publish recordings to the course.
      
  11. Copied LMS Courses Will Have Their Published Videos and Quizzes Migrated to Pre-Existing Courses
      In our last update, while we allowed LMS-copied courses to be connected with pre-existing courses on the Video Platform, the migration of published videos and Video Quizzes associated with these courses needed to be supported. We’ve now updated this functionality to allow associated videos and quizzes to migrate into courses previously established on the Video Platform.
  12. API to Schedule Events and Publish Them to CampusTube
      We’ve introduced an API (4.2.8) that enables administrators to schedule live streams and media for direct publication to their CampusTube folder. To learn how to use this and any of our other APIs, please visit our API Support guide.
• October 6, 2023

  YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform Update – “Zelkova” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones

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  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update provides a new Modeling and Forecasting Report for recurring policies, a new policy rule to delete users, and enhanced processing speeds for auto Zoom imports.

  1. Modeling and Forecasting Report Generation
     To provide admins with information regarding how recurring policies will affect their Video Platform instance, we now provide an at-a-glance summary of how the policy will affect files, users, and storage during its next run date.
     
     
  2. New Data Policy Rule – Delete Users After a Specified Date
     Institutions with an extensive Roster list can manage user removal through our new recurring policy. By designating a date for users who haven’t logged in, the recurring policy will delete users, relocating their content to the My Media library of the policy creator’s account.
     
  3. Enhanced Processing Speeds for Auto Zoom Imports
     Previously, auto imports for Zoom recordings could take over an hour to appear on the Video Platform. We have reduced this time to provide recordings within 10-15 minutes. 
• October 6, 2023

  YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform – “Opal” Version Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update includes the option to enable the Lockdown App for Canvas New Quizzes, improved processing times for recordings, the option to adjust email settings at the institution level, and enhanced design and text elements across the platform. 

  
  

  1. Improved Design for the Verity Recording Panel
     
     The Verity Recording Panel now provides a new look and feel that seamlessly aligns with our brand development goals. Our intuitively refined design enhances the user experience, particularly when utilizing the Zoom feature.
     
  2. Lockdown App now Supports Canvas New Quizzes
     Instructors who prefer to use “New Quizzes” in Canvas can now utilize the Lockdown App and its available settings to create the most reliable proctoring environment for online assessments.
     
  3. Improved Processing Time for Recorded Assessments
     We’ve enhanced our processing efficiency to ensure that recorded assessments are available within the Results table in as little as a few minutes, whereas previously, instructors could have to wait up to three hours.
     
  4. Adjust Email Settings at the Institution Level
     Verity provides daily emails detailing a summary of all proctored sessions submitted. This setting can now be disabled on an institutional level and available on a per-course basis.
     
  5. Delete Assessments from the Assessment Tab
     The Verity Portal offers a dedicated tab on the Automated Proctoring, Lockdown App, and Live Proctoring pages, presenting a convenient list of assessments. Instructors can access this Assessment tab for each proctoring tool, allowing them to delete assessments without the need to locate them within the LMS.
     
  6. Enhanced Design Elements and Text Across the Lockdown App
     
     To enhance the user experience, we have taken a step toward updating areas of improvement for the Lockdown App through incremental design elements and text adjustments. The refreshed UI and text have been curated to guide students through the essential proctor checks, ensuring a seamless transition into their assessments.
  7. Visual Refresh for the Verity Portal
     We have provided a new look and feel to the Verity Portal, providing a structured approach to the various Proctored Tools accessible from the left-side navigation menu. Instructors and students will be able to select their preferred tool, view setup steps, and have access to view and edit associated assessments.
     
  8. Streamlined User-Friendly Updates
     As we continue to expand upon Verity, we’ve taken a close look at providing minor updates to existing features to help elevate the experience for instructors, proctors, and students. Below are some of these enhancements.
     • Microphone and Camera permissions will automatically be enabled on the Chrome browser.
     • When students register for a time slot, if only one option is available, it will be automatically selected.
     • Proctors will receive a notification if students leave a live proctoring session. 
• September 29, 2023

  YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – “Perth” Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Engage Student Response System

  We 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 the option to pre-schedule Poll releases, filtering options for locating Polls and Surveys, and overall enhancements to the platform through element redesigns and bug fixes.

  1. Ability to Pre-Schedule Poll Releases
     We’re enhancing the way Creators can initiate Polls by introducing the option to schedule active Polls. This enables Creators to provide asynchronous Polls that participants can complete within a specified timeframe with the option for gradebook synchronization. To learn more about this feature, please visit our guide on Scheduling Polls for YuJa Engage.
     
     
  2. More In-Depth Engagement Analytics
     When sharing polls, Creators can now access the Average Engagement analytic, which displays the percentage of participants who have attempted to answer questions. Furthermore, the Participants Platform panel offers a detailed breakdown of how users access the poll, including their choice of browsers and platforms, such as Windows, Mac, or Mobile.
     
  3. New Filtering Options for Locating Polls and Surveys
     IT Managers and Creators now have greater precision when locating Polls and Surveys with the help of new filtering options. These options allow users to specify their preferences, such as choosing whether to view Polls or Surveys and selecting whether they are active.
     
  4. Require Names When Participants Join Anonymously
     Previously, participants joining anonymously were not required to enter a name. In this update, we introduced a setting allowing IT managers and Creators to require participants to enter a name.
     
  5. Enhanced Design Elements and Text Across the Platform
     To enhance the user experience, we have taken a step toward updating areas of improvement through incremental design elements and text adjustments that can help facilitate ease of navigation across the platform. We encourage IT Managers and Creators to take a look at our new design spacing, buttons, messages, and more. We thank you for your valuable feedback as we continue to roll out even more enhancements to the platform.
     
     
  6. 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:
     • Resolved issues with SSO and LTI linkage.
     • Resolved issues with Polls having blank titles.
     • Resolved issues that prevented Poll questions from being shared individually.
• September 5, 2023

  YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform – “Nepheline”-Post Release Update to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform

  We have successfully pushed a hotfix to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This hotfix includes refined workflows for Canvas New Quizzes, students attempting to take a proctored assessment, ID Verification, and several optimization and bug fixes.

  
  

  1. Refined Verity Workflow for Canvas New Quizzes
     Previously, instructors were required to create a Canvas New Quiz before enabling Verity. We have refined this process to allow instructors to enable Verity as they are creating their quizzes.
     
  2. Updates to the Student Workflow Interface for the Browser Extension and Lockdown App
     Text and icons are thoughtfully centered, providing a more intuitive and visually pleasing process as students prepare to access their assessments.
     
  3. Refined Workflow for ID Verification
     In addition to our AI-enhanced ID verification, we offer students the convenience of capturing photos of their ID and face for manual verification by their proctors.
     
  4. Improved Facial Analysis Recognition Under Low-Light conditions
     We’ve improved our AI-enhanced ID verification to deliver faster and more dependable student identification, even in low-light conditions.
     
  5. Optimization and Bug Fixes
     We have optimized the performance of YuJa Verity and made several bug fixes to improve the user experience. Highlighting some of these optimizations and fixes are:
     
     • Resolved issues related to color adjustment and user-friendly messages.
     • Enhanced the precision of Course and Institution reports.
     • Flagged events will accurately appear on recordings.
• August 30, 2023

  YuJa Hardware Hub – “Everest” Firmware Update Now Available

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  We have released a new Hardware Hub RCS 550 firmware that is available for update within the Devices Panel. This update provides our users with real-time health and performance monitoring and the option to publish and live stream to EnterpriseTube and CampusTube folders. 

  
  

  1. Real-Time Health and Performance Monitoring for the Hardware Hub
     The Hardware Hub is trusted for seamless, end-to-end video capture and distribution. To ensure the reliability of your device during sessions, we now offer live tracking for the performance of the Hardware Hub. View analytics such as:
     • CPU Temperature reading
     • Video streaming quality
     • Storage management
     • Hardware issues

     By monitoring the performance of the Hub, administrators will be able to take note of crucial readings to better manage their recordings.
     

  2. Manage and Resolve Issues for Configured Devices
     We have added a check for source issues within the Device Status report by providing instant viewing of how many devices are experiencing issues. If any device is experiencing problems, simply click ‘Resolve Issues’ to be directed to the device configuration page, where adjustments can be made or seen for pressing issues such as connecting a device to the correct source or viewing which device has disconnected.
     
     
  3. Live Stream and Publish to the EnterpriseTube and CampusTube
     The Hardware Hub has previously been able to live stream and publish to Channels inside the Video Platform. We are now expanding this capability to allow users to publish to any location within their EnterpriseTube or CampusTube folders.
     
• August 29, 2023

  YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – “Oxford” Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Engage Student Response System

  We 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 matching question type, a YuJa Engage desktop app for Mac Keynote presentations, and enhancements to the Engage mobile app.

   

  1. New Matching Question Type
     To further expand on our growing list of question types, Engage now offers Creators the option to include matching questions. This new question type prompts Poll Participants to pair items with predetermined options, contributing to a more engaging interactive experience.
     
  2. YuJa Engage Desktop App for Poll Integration with Apple Keynote
     The YuJa Engage desktop app is now accessible for Mac Keynote to provide users with a seamless Student Response System during live presentations. The app will allow users to integrate individual questions within their Keynote presentations while providing a comprehensive view of corresponding results. The Engage desktop app will be available for download on the App Store in the coming week. We hope you enjoy creating interactive and engaging presentations.
     
  3. Features for the YuJa Engage Mobile App Are Now Aligned with the Web App
     To provide consistent and reliable features to the mobile app comparable to the web app, we have added and resolved many issues to enhance the overall user experience. Highlighting some of these features are: Word Cloud question type support, Hide correct answers, Thumbs up and thumbs down reactions, as well as resolved issues to allow reattempts.
     
• August 25, 2023

  YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform Update – “Yoshino” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone YuJa Himalayas Archiving Add-On

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update provides a new recurring policy action to move files to the owner’s recycling bin,  the option to bulk restore archived media, and improved naming conventions for rules in the Policy Creator.

  1. New Recurring Policy Action – Move Files into Owner’s Recycle Bin
     Administrators can now establish a recurring policy action designed to remove content from users based on custom-set rules for the policy. Following the policy’s execution, designated content will be cleared from all locations and moved to the Content Owner’s recycling bin. Should Content Owners opt to restore their media, they will be visible across all previously published locations.
     
  2. Bulk Restore Archived Media
     We now provide an easy approach for Content Owners aiming to restore multiple archived pieces of content. Simply select your desired archived media and restore all items simultaneously with the new Bulk Restore action.
     
  3. Improved Naming Convention for the Content Type Rule in the Policy Creator
     The Policy Creator allows admins to take advantage of reccurring jobs that can securely remove or archive items within the Video Platform. Our recent refinements ensure that rules for specific content types are clearly stated, making it easy to understand the actions that will take place.
     
     
• August 23, 2023

  YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform – “Nepheline” Version Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update includes assessment support for the standalone proctoring for students not enrolled in the LMS, AI-enhanced ID verification support for the browser extension, improved third-party integration with Pearson, live monitoring of student devices during proctored tests, and a new UI to enhance the student workflow.

   

  1. Support for Proctoring Tests for Students Who Are Not Enrolled in the LMS
     In certain instances, institutions may require proctored assessments for individuals not enrolled in the institution’s LMS (example: an entrance examination or placement test to the institution). For these cases, instructors now have the option to create standalone proctored assessments that can be sent via email. These assessments are secured with a personalized password and require users to utilize the Lockdown App or Verity Browser Extension to create a secure testing environment. To learn more, please visit our guide on How to Create a Standalone Proctoring Session.
     
  2. Verity Browser Extension Now Supports AI-Enhanced ID Verification
     Our optional AI-enhanced facial recognition used for ID Verification is now available for the Verity Browser Extension. This integration allows instructors to seamlessly incorporate authentication capabilities into any proctored assessment with Verity, ensuring a secure match between the test taker and their uploaded ID. Keep in mind that the use of AI-enhanced ID verification is an optional workflow.
     
  3. Improved Third-Party Assessment Integration with Pearson
     Verity has expanded its integration with Pearson Assessments with an even tighter and more streamlined third-party assessment integration. Unlike standalone third-party assessments, the improved Pearson integration streamlines the initiation process for students taking a third-party assessment in the Lockdown App.
     
     
  4. Auto-Detection for Disconnected or Additional Devices Added
     During an assessment, Verity will monitor all external devices to ensure proctoring restrictions are adhered to. Should devices be added or removed during the assessment, Verity will pause the session and prompt the student to follow essential steps to continue with their assessment.
     
  5. Revised Student Workflow for Taking Proctored Assessments
     To enhance the student workflow for taking proctored assessments through the browser extension, we’ve introduced a more intuitive UI that leads students through each step of the process. By guiding students through verifying proctoring restrictions, setting up their recording devices, and using AI-enhanced ID verification, Verity is committed to ensuring a seamless process for students accessing their proctored assessments. In upcoming releases, we will also implement this UI for the Lockdown App.