Product Updates

Over the next few weeks, YuJa Verity will receive several new updates, including more customized settings to prevent cheating attempts, improved analysis tools, faster review of flagged events, expanded third-party integrations, and more.

1. Detect Spoken “Keywords” to Flag Potential Misconduct

   Admins and instructors can add keywords that automatically trigger a flagged event when they are detected in the test-taker’s audio. These keywords are customizable in the institution-wide settings or individual assessment proctoring settings. For example, you can set keywords such as “Hey Siri” or “What’s the answer?” to flag and review potential misconduct.

   

2. Enhance Security with Signature Verification for Test-Takers

   Signature verification requires test-takers to draw or upload a photo of their signature, which instructors can review afterward to confirm if it matches the signature on their ID Card.

   

3. Export Reports for Offline Viewing

   Admins and instructors can now export their Institution, Course, and Assessment reports in JSON, CSV, or XLSX format for offline viewing.

   

4. Transcribe Audio from Proctored Sessions

   Instructors can now generate and download a transcript of a test-taker’s recorded audio from any proctored session. Transcripts make it easy to locate relevant moments, scan for key phrases, and verify what was said.

   

5. Disable Apple Handoff to Prevent Content Sharing

   Instructors can now require test-takers to turn off Apple Handoff on their Mac, iPhone, or iPad before an exam. By requiring test-takers to turn off Handoff, you will reduce cross-device sharing of app activity and help maintain a secure testing environment.

   

6. Resolve Flagged Proctoring Events as Non-Issues

   Verity now includes a “Resolve” action for flagged events to address false positives and keep proctored assessment records fair and reliable. With this option, instructors can review the recording, document any notes they wish, and mark the event as resolved if the behavior is acceptable.

   

7. Atomic Assessments Now Available as a Third-Party Assessment Tool

   Adding to the growing list of supported third-party assessment tools, Verity is now integrated with Atomic Assessments, providing institutions with even more comprehensive proctoring options across diverse academic disciplines.

   

We’re rolling out enhancements over the next few weeks that allow instructors to insert activities directly into PowerPoint presentations on Mac devices and improve LMS integration for embedding activities into courses. These updates make it simpler to present activities on Mac and give participants an easier way to join activities within their LMS.

1. Insert Activities into PowerPoint Presentations on Mac Devices

   With the recent changes in streamlining how activities are inserted into presentations, you can now add activities in PowerPoint on Mac devices. This will allow you to use your preferred presentation app without having to learn a new workflow.

   

2. Enhanced LMS Integration for Inserting Activities into Courses

   We have streamlined how you add activities to your Canvas, Blackboard, or D2L Brightspace courses. Simply select your course and let Engage automatically create an assignment for the activity with grade book sync. Students will then have direct access to the activity through the QR Code or Join Code, allowing them to start immediately.

   

Over the next few weeks, the YuJa Lumina Video Platform will see improvements to course management, analytics capabilities, and administrative workflows. Key highlights include automated quiz publishing for seamless LMS integration, enhanced video engagement analytics with per-section heat map visualization, and streamlined administrative tools for usage reporting and integration management.

1. Heat Map Analytics Will Support Per-Section and Sub-Course Data Visualization

   The video engagement heat map will now include per-section and sub-course analysis capabilities, allowing administrators to view detailed interaction patterns for specific course sections or sub-courses through an integrated dropdown menu. This enhancement will provide granular insights into student video engagement across different sections within the same course in your LMS, enabling more targeted instructional decisions and comprehensive analytics reporting.

   

2. Support for Human-Generated Enhanced Audio Descriptions with Partnership with 3Play Media

   Instructors can now request human-generated Enhanced Audio Descriptions through their existing 3Play Media integration, providing professional-quality accessibility content within 24 hours. This feature expands audio description options beyond AI-generated content to ensure the highest quality accessibility standards for critical video materials.

   

3. Migrated Quiz Links Now Support Automatic Grade Sync

   Quiz links that have been migrated from other video products to YuJa through the link replacement tools will now automatically sync grades when students access them. This helps ensure grade tracking for converted quizzes without requiring manual course association from administrators.

4. Monthly Usage Reports Will Be Accessible In the Admin Portal

   Administrators will be able to view historical monthly usage reports directly within the admin portal, with automatic pop-up notifications displaying the previous month’s data upon first login each month. The dedicated Usage Reports section will provide easy access to past reports through a dropdown menu, with new monthly options added automatically over time.

   

5. Captioning Integration Setup Streamlines Provider Configuration Management

   All captioning provider integration pages will now feature an enhanced interface that simplifies the setup and management of multiple caption providers through improved modal workflows. The streamlined configuration process includes robust validation to prevent incomplete setups, ensuring reliable captioning services across 3Play Media, Rev, AST, Verbit, and Cielo24 integrations.

   

6. LMS Integration Pages Will See Interface Updates With Enhanced Configuration Control

   Admin pages used to connect YuJa to LMSs have been improved to make the setup process more organized. The new interface organizes LTI and API settings in a cleaner, more intuitive layout, which helps administrators manage multiple LMS connections more efficiently.

   

7. Hardware Hub Profile Device Management Expands to Support All Connected Devices

   Hardware Hub profiles will now support adding any connected device, including NDI cameras and other specialized equipment, rather than being limited to the previous three PCI devices and Line In Audio. The updated interface provides a comprehensive connected devices table that allows users to view, add, and remove any USB or NDI device from their profile, providing greater flexibility for diverse recording setups.

This YuJa FeedbackFlow Assessment Platform release will feature improved grouped assessment capabilities and student submission options. Key updates will include complete collaborative learning workflows with automatic LTI integration, in-assessment rubric access for improved student understanding, and expanded media file upload support for diverse assignment types.

1. Grouped Assessments Enable Comprehensive Collaborative Learning Workflows

   FeedbackFlow will now support grouped assessments with complete instructor management tools, streamlined student collaboration features, and automatic LTI integration. This comprehensive update transforms collaborative learning by providing seamless group creation, intelligent workflow management, and synchronized grading across all participants.

   Key enhancements include:

   • Automatic LTI Course Member Mapping: When launching grouped assessments, LTI course members will be automatically mapped to YuJa to ensure complete roster synchronization with expandable group member lists and automatic grade distribution across all group members.

     

   • Streamlined Student Experience: Students will be able to join or create groups directly within assessments, with intelligent workflow direction and seamless submission sharing that preserves previously submitted responses for collaborative editing.

     

   • Comprehensive Instructor Management: Enhanced group management capabilities will now include manual student assignment or automatic random grouping, with streamlined publishing workflows and easy access to view and edit groups across multiple courses.

     

2. Rubric Access During Assessments Enhances Student Understanding

   Students will now be able to view rubrics while taking assessments through a button displayed beside each question. Clicking the button will open a read-only modal that displays the complete rubric for that specific question, allowing students to better understand grading criteria and expectations during the assessment process.

   

3. Media File Upload Support Enhances Assignment Response Options

   Students will be able to upload media files, including PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations, as assignment responses in FeedbackFlow, which will provide greater flexibility for assignment types and richer student submissions beyond traditional text-based responses.

   

This release will enhance the GenAI Video PowerPack experience with an interactive demo platform and improved chapter visualization.

1. GenAI Video Powerpack – Try YuJa’s GenAI Video PowerPack Tools

   A new interactive demo platform will allow users to experience the full range of AI-powered video tools, including GenAI Video Quizzing, GenAI Video Chaptering, GenAI Language Dubbing, Enhanced Audio Descriptions, Ask YuJa AI, and Sentiment AI. Users can explore pre-generated examples or upload their own videos to see personalized enhancements in action across all available tools.

   

2. GenAI Video Chaptering- AI-Generated Chapters Now Display on Video Timeline for Enhanced Navigation

   AI-generated video chapters will now appear directly on the video timeline with interactive segment previews and clickable navigation points. Users can hover over timeline segments to see chapter titles and timestamps, while clicking any segment instantly seeks to that specific content section.

   

We’ll be rolling out updates to all YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform instances over the next few weeks. This release introduces comprehensive asset tracking through the new Inventory tab, enhanced Policy Engine capabilities with complex rule logic and streamlined website assignment, and improved issue management with visual badges for new problems and detailed fix explanations.

1. New Inventory Tab Provides Comprehensive Asset Tracking Across Website Pages

   Organizations will now be able to monitor all web assets, including images, videos, CSS files, and JavaScript resources, through the new Inventory tab, which automatically catalogs every asset discovered during website scans. Administrators can expand table rows to view exactly which pages contain specific resources, helping teams maintain better oversight of their digital assets and identify optimization opportunities.

   

2. The Policy Engine Will Support Complex Rule Logic

   YuJa EqualGround’s Policy Engine will enable administrators to create content detection rules using flexible AND/OR logic connectors when combining criteria, with a visual logic preview showing how the implemented conditions will function during scans.

   

3. Enhanced Policy-to-Website Assignment Streamlines Workflow Management

   Administrators will be able to link policies to specific websites through an intuitive interface that pre-populates available sites and includes search functionality for quick selection. The enhanced workflow includes table-based management and a review page to confirm policy assignments, creating a more streamlined experience for managing policy applications across multiple websites.

   

4. Distinguish New Issues from Previously Detected Problems with Visual Badges

   Accessibility issues that are discovered during scans now display a “New” badge to help administrators differentiate fresh problems from previously identified issues.

   

5. Expanded Issue Explanations Clarify Accessibility Fix Requirements

   Proposed fixes for accessibility issues will now include detailed “Why This Matters” explanations and specific WCAG references to help administrators understand the importance and compliance requirements of each issue.

   

6. Identify New and Modified Content with Enhanced Page Tracking

   Web page and document tables now include a Date Added column that identifies newly discovered content and previously scanned pages with recent modifications, so administrators can focus their accessibility reviews on fresh content and updated pages that may require immediate attention.

   

7. Exclude Cookie Popups from Accessibility Issue Detection

   YuJa EqualGround can now automatically dismiss cookie consent pop-ups to ensure accessibility issues are only detected within the actual website content.

   

8. Score Calculation Breakdowns Provide Details for Accessibility, Metrics

   Administrators will be able to view comprehensive calculation breakdowns for accessibility scores through expandable category sections that display total checks performed, severity distributions, and occurrence counts. Each organization has unique requirements for how accessibility issues should be weighted and scored, and detailed breakdowns help teams understand how YuJa EqualGround’s customizable scoring models align with their specific priorities and institutional standards.

   

9. Control Dynamic URL Scanning During Website Crawls

   Administrators can now choose whether to include URLs with query parameters during website crawling. This toggle helps organizations manage crawl scope by focusing on static pages or including dynamically generated content based on their specific scanning needs.

   

10. Bulk Scanning Will Be Available for Multiple Page Groups

    Organizations can now select and scan multiple page groups simultaneously, eliminating the need to initiate individual scans for each group. The enhanced interface maintains the “Scan” option when multiple groups are selected, streamlining accessibility assessment workflows for websites with complex organizational structures.

    

11. Access Historical Usage Reports Directly in the Admin Portal

    Administrators will be able to access all previous monthly usage email reports within YuJa EqualGround’s admin portal and receive an automatic pop-up with the latest usage data on their first login each month.

    

We’re rolling out updates to all YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform instances over the next few weeks. This release will introduce professional document remediation services through the new DocAssist module, a redesigned issue fixing workflow for faster remediation, expanded HTML accessibility checks with automated fixes, historical usage report access in the admin portal, and enhanced security features including multi-factor authentication. Additional updates include support for .htm file scanning, bulk image alt text updates for Canvas, alternative text history tracking, and streamlined user management capabilities across all major LMS platforms.

1. New HTML Accessibility Checks Expand Coverage to Additional Standards

   YuJa Panorama will now detect 10 new HTML accessibility issues with automated remediation options, helping institutions identify and resolve previously undetected barriers in their HTML content.

   

   • Deprecated Inline Tags: Automatically identifies and provides replacement options for blink, font, and marquee tags.

   • Deprecated Head Tags: Detects basefont tags in document head sections with automatic removal upon confirmation.

   • Unique ID Attributes: Flags duplicate ID attributes across documents with text field remediation for new unique IDs.

   • Unique Accesskey Attributes: Identifies duplicate accesskey values with single-character replacement options.

   • Unique Frame/Iframe Titles: Detects duplicate frame titles with text field remediation for unique descriptions.

   • Button Text Requirements: Ensures buttons have discernible text with aria-label field remediation options.

   • Mobile Scaling Protection: Removes user-scalable=”no” restrictions from viewport meta tags automatically.

   • Proper List Structure: Converts non-list-item elements within lists to proper li tags automatically.

   • List Item Containment: Provides multiple remediation options for li elements outside proper list containers.

   • Document Language Specification: Ensures root html tag elements have required lang attributes with language selection options.

2. Request Professional Document Remediation Services Through New DocAssist Module

   Institutions can streamline complex accessibility remediation by leveraging YuJa’s team of professional accessibility specialists or streamlining internal workflows through a centralized request system. This service addresses the growing challenge of meeting strict accessibility compliance deadlines while managing limited staff resources, allowing institutions to focus their internal teams on strategic initiatives rather than time-intensive document fixes. The dedicated DocAssist admin panel provides complete visibility into remediation requests, progress tracking, and completion status, while automatically updating finished documents in their original LMS locations to eliminate the manual file replacement process that often creates versioning confusion and workflow bottlenecks.

   

3. Access Historical Usage Reports Directly in Admin Portal

   Administrators will be able to access all previous monthly usage email reports within YuJa Panorama’s admin portal. On their first login each month, administrators will receive a popup displaying the latest usage data, helping ensure they stay informed about their institution’s accessibility progress without interrupting their workflow.

   

4. Navigate Through Accessibility Issues Faster with Redesigned Workflow

   The accessibility issue remediation process’s redesigned workflow provides a bulk remediation capabilities that can handle multiple issues simultaneously. The new interface will allow users to stage corrections across issues, navigate between issues using arrow buttons, and automatically advance to the next issue after each resolution, reducing the time typically spent on document accessibility compliance across both WYSIWYG content and files.

   

5. Enable Manual Dismissal of Accessibility Issues During Remediation

   Administrators will be able to enable a setting that allows users to manually dismiss accessibility issues from the accessibility report, providing flexibility to skip remediation for specific cases.

   

6. Automate Image Alt Text Updates Across Entire Canvas Courses

   Canvas administrators will be able to upload CSV files containing context ID, filename, and alternative text to automate image alt text replacement across multiple courses simultaneously. This new Actions sidebar feature includes file validation, search and filtering capabilities, and real-time table updates to track bulk alternative text modifications.

   

7. Support for .htm File Scanning Across LMS Platforms

   YuJa Panorama will now scan .htm files across all LMS platforms and generate alternative formats for this common file type. Students will be able to access alternative formats for .htm files just like other supported document types.

   

8. Improved Issue Highlighting Accuracy in Document Accessibility Reports

   Accessibility issue highlighting in DOCX and PPTX files will now pinpoint the exact location of problems with improved coordinate accuracy. This eliminates cases where highlighting boxes appeared in incorrect sections, making it easier for users to identify and remediate specific accessibility issues within document previews.

   

9. Add and Edit User Names During Account Creation and Management

   Administrators will now be able to enter first and last names when manually creating users and edit existing user names through roster management. This update also supports CSV uploads with optional First Name and Last Name columns for bulk user creation with complete name information.

   

10. Filter Reports by Academic Year with Multiple Term Selection

    Administrators will be able to select multiple terms when filtering console reports, providing accurate academic year data without including outdated courses from previous years. This update supports multi-select functionality across all report types and includes additional filtering options for accounts, impact types, and websites, depending on the report.

    

11. Enhance Login Security with Multi-Factor Authentication for Manual Login Accounts

    Administrators will be able to enable multi-factor authentication for manual login accounts, requiring users to set up and enter one-time passwords after entering their username and password.

    

12. The Immersive Reader Will Display Only Link Text Without Raw URLs

    The Immersive Reader will now display only the descriptive text of hyperlinks instead of reading both the link text and the full URL address, creating a cleaner reading experience by eliminating lengthy URL announcements that can disrupt content flow.

    

13. Support SSO Role Mapping for Multiple Roles Separated by Commas

    SSO role mapping will now support multiple role names separated by commas in the text box, allowing institutions to map several customized role types simultaneously. This update provides greater flexibility for institutions with complex role structures in their SSO-SAML configurations.

    

14. Ability to Disable User Accounts Without Losing Historical Data

    Administrators will be able to disable user accounts instead of permanently deleting them, preserving user data while removing access to Panorama features. Disabled users will be hidden from roster management, enrollment workflows, and notification filters.

15. Collect Detailed Feedback for Lower NPS Scores to Improve Product Experience

    Users who submit NPS scores of 7 or below will now see a description box asking for additional feedback about their experience to help identify specific areas for improvement while maintaining the existing survey flow.

    

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa SmartSpeaker instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes expanded Canvas New Quizzes support for read-aloud functionality and automatic AI tool disabling during quiz-taking across all major LMS platforms to maintain assessment integrity while preserving accessibility features.

1. SmartSpeaker Will Be Available in Canvas New Quizzes

   The YuJa Panorama Browser Extension will now enable SmartSpeaker functionality within Canvas New Quizzes, allowing students to have quiz content read aloud during assessments. SmartSpeaker will support reading both question text and student answers within text boxes and other question types.

   

2. Auto-Disable AI Tools During Quizzes to Maintain Assessment Integrity

   SmartSpeaker will automatically disable AI features like summarization and translation when students are taking quizzes across all major LMS platforms. This setting ensures assessment security by preventing students from using AI tools that could provide unfair advantages during exams while maintaining read-aloud functionality for accessibility.

   

We’re pushing an update to all YuJa Structural Remediation Max Module instances residing in the United States, Canada, European Union, and Australia. Over the next few weeks, key updates you’ll see will include the introduction of comprehensive tag management capabilities that enable manual PDF tag manipulation without external software and new administrator controls to restrict module access by user and role for strategic credit management.

1. Advanced Tag Management Tools Provide Complete PDF Structure Control

   Structural Remediation Max will now support comprehensive tag manipulation, allowing users to create complex document structures without external software. These advanced tagging capabilities provide the granular control needed to ensure PDFs meet full accessibility compliance standards.

   • Manually Add New Tags: Users will be able to manually add new tags within Structural Remediation Max, enabling the creation of complex accessibility structures like lists from scratch. When newly added tags cover multiple existing tags completely, they’ll automatically merge into the new tag, creating cleaner document structures.

   • Split Single Tags into Multiple Elements: Complex text blocks can now be broken down into multiple separate tags, allowing users to create proper heading hierarchies and list structures.

   • Retag Entire Document Zones with Advanced Zone Detection: The new Zone Detector will allow users to select and retag entire sections of a document, automatically generating appropriate tag structures for complex layouts.

   • Faster Re-tagging Performance for Previously Tagged PDFs: Re-tagging operations on documents that already contain accessibility tags will process significantly faster, reducing wait times when making structural adjustments.

2. Ability to Restrict Access by User and Role

   Administrators will now be able to control which users and roles can access Structural Remediation, helping institutions strategically manage credit use.

   

Over the next few weeks, YuJa Verity will receive several new updates, including comprehensive application monitoring and control capabilities for lockdown assessments, expanded third-party assessment integrations, automated identity verification flagging, a more streamlined setup process for managed Chromebooks, and more.

1. Comprehensive Application Monitoring and Control for Lockdown Assessments

   YuJa Verity will now provide complete visibility and control over applications during lockdown assessments through a redesigned approach that offers flexible security options:

   • Default Application Blocking: All applications are blocked by default, eliminating the need for manual configuration

     

   • Detailed Activity Logging: View comprehensive logs of all applications opened, closed, or running during sessions

     

   • Specific Application Identification: See exact names of blocked programs instead of generic “blocked application” messages

     

   • Flexible Management Options: Choose between comprehensive blocking, selective allowlists, or detailed monitoring based on institutional needs

     

2. Expanded Third-Party Assessment Integration Support

   YuJa Verity will significantly expand its third-party assessment capabilities, adding support for multiple new platforms to provide institutions with comprehensive proctoring options across diverse academic disciplines. All integrations support both Extension and Lockdown proctoring methods, maintaining consistent security protocols while streamlining the testing workflow for both instructors and test-takers:

   

   • VHL: Language learning assessments

   • ZyBooks: Programming and computer science coursework

   • WWNorton – Educational content and assessments across multiple subject areas

   • Labyrinth eLab: Specialized laboratory and technical training assessments

   • Macmillan Achieve: Comprehensive academic content and testing solutions

   • WeBWorK: Mathematics and STEM problem sets with automated grading

   • Wiley: Textbook-integrated assessments and course materials

   • MyOpenMath: Open-source mathematics assessment platform

   • uCertify: Professional certification and skills-based testing

3. Automated Flagging for ID and Face Verification Mismatches

   AI-powered identity verification will now automatically create flags when there’s a mismatch between a test-taker’s face and their submitted ID document. The system will handle different verification scenarios intelligently, creating flags when switching from AI to manual verification in bypass mode or when mismatches are detected during automated processing.

   

4. Website Access Controls Will Now Apply to Mobile Assessments

   Website access restrictions will now function consistently across all YuJa Verity platforms, including the Mobile Lockdown App. Mobile test-takers will be automatically redirected when attempting to navigate to non-approved URLs, maintaining the same level of security whether they take assessments on desktop or mobile devices.

   

5. Proctor Group Options Now Reflect Institution-Level Availability

   The Live Session Setup will now automatically disable the “Proctoring Group” option for institutions that don’t have access to YuJa proctors, and guide instructors toward available proctoring options to ensure they can only select services active for their institutional setup.

   

6. Enhanced Setup Guidance Through In-App Visualizer Notifications

   Administrators and instructors using Canvas, D2L, and Moodle will receive banner notifications within the Verity LTI app when the theme or plugin isn’t installed. This will help ensure a seamless student experience by directing users to install the appropriate components, even before all integrations are fully configured.

   

7. Explore a Marketplace of Platform Additions to Enhance Your Experience

   When it comes to maximizing your institution’s educational technology capabilities, there’s a wide range of YuJa products available to complement your proctoring platform. The Marketplace will provide a one-stop destination to discover other YuJa solutions like YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform, YuJa Engage Student Response System, the Lumna Video Platform, and more, that work alongside YuJa Verity to meet your institution’s needs. When something catches your eye, contact your dedicated Customer Success Manager to learn more and get everything set up.

   

8. Ability to Select Calculator Type During Assessment Setup

   Instructors will now be able to choose between standard and scientific calculators when configuring assessments, providing greater flexibility to match calculator functionality with test requirements.

   

9. Streamlined Chromebook Setup for Managed Guest Sessions

   Administrators will be able to enable a new setting that automatically handles incognito requirements for managed Chromebooks where test-takers don’t have access to these controls. This eliminates setup barriers for institutions using managed devices while maintaining full security functionality for web traffic monitoring and tab restrictions.

   

10. Quarterly NPS Survey Will Collect Administrator Feedback

    Administrators will receive a quarterly Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey to gather feedback on platform satisfaction and administrative experience. This will help improve YuJa Verity based on direct administrator input.