Product Updates

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This release provides our users with automatic font size adjustments through our new Remediation Engine, a comprehensive report for Website Accessibility, a student-centric tool to display Website Accessibility on any page, the option to add downloadable files from any page to My Content, new improvements to the WYSIWYG Editor, filters for content search in the Course Report, new admin-specific settings, and more.

1. Remediation Engines: A New Class of Accessibility Tools
   With our latest update, we’re introducing an industry-first by launching a new class of Engines to Panorama called Remediation Engines. This type of Engine complements our existing set of Engines with the distinction that while an Accessibility Engine identifies accessibility issues, a Remediation Engine can actually remediate the issue within the document. In upcoming releases, we plan to broaden the scope of available Remediation Engines that will perform document remediations across a wider set of accessibility concerns and supported file formats. 
2. New Microsoft Word Remediation Engine Capability – Adjust Font Size Issues for all Word Documents
   Our first innovation in the Remediation Engine space is a new Microsoft Word Remediation Engine which allows content owners to select specific font size adjustments for each issue, review their selection, and then directly apply the change to their actual document.
   
   
3. Comprehensive Website Accessibility Reporting Based on the Website Accessibility Widget
   Panorama now provides a new Website Accessibility Report, offering a comprehensive summary of key accessibility modifications performed when using the Website Accessibility Widget. This report includes:
   • The total number of adjustments, encompassing Content and Color Adjustments.
   • Most frequently utilized Content and Color Adjustments.
   • A detailed breakdown of each Content and Color Adjustment employed.

   By taking advantage of this feature, administrators gain valuable insights into students’ preferences for the accessibility of their Learning Management Systems (LMS) and external websites.
   

4. New Accessibility Tool Built for Students to Improve Accessibility of Any Website
   Our 2023 Four Quadrant Accessibility Strategy focused on delivering accessibility solutions on four quadrants:
   • LMS Accessibility
   • Website Accessibility
   • Content Library Accessibility
   • Student Self-Service Accessibility

   We are now delivering on the last quadrant – Student Self-Service Accessibility- with a Panorama Browser Tool that a user can apply to any website to create a more personalized and accessible web browsing environment. This means that students can traverse any website in their learning journey that is outside of university-managed infrastructure and benefit from Panorama’s accessibility tools.

5. Website Accessibility Scans for Documents to Add to My Content
   When students have access to My Content, Website Accessibility seamlessly scans and presents a comprehensive list of downloadable files found on the web page. This intuitive feature allows students to effortlessly view files and conveniently add them to their personal repository, My Content.
   
   
6. New WYSIWYG Real-Time Engine Improvement: Detection of Unhelpful Descriptive Texts for URLs
   URL Descriptions provide users with information about the content contained within a website. Understanding that certain descriptive texts may not be helpful, the WYSIWYG Editor identifies common unhelpful descriptions, such as “click here” and “click more,” and allows users to adjust the descriptive text for their URLs.
   
   
7. New WYSIWYG Real-Time Engine Improvement: HTML Table Caption Check
   As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure comprehensive accessibility checks for our WYSIWYG editor, we have implemented a check for missing table captions. This check is essential in ensuring the content within tables is accurately described to users.
   
8. New WYSIWYG Real-Time Engine Improvement: Classify Images as Decorative
   Decorative images are specifically intended for visual enhancement and do not provide any additional information. By categorizing an image as decorative with the WYSIWYG Editor, assistive technologies, such as screen readers, will disregard it, enabling users to navigate through relevant content in their learning environment.
   
   
9. New WYSIWYG Real-Time Engine Improvement: HTML Lists will be Checked for Proper Formatting
   To generate precise accessibility reports for content, Panorama’s WYSIWYG Editor verifies the adherence to proper HTML formatting for ordered and unordered lists. This ensures that content meets the required standards, enhancing the overall accessibility of the material.
   
10. Adjust the Visibility of User Setup at the Institution Level
    Similar to how administrators can adjust the visibility of My Content, we are now extending this feature to include the User Setup page. Simply adjust the visibility under Global Settings to be visible to all, available to instructors and administrators, or completely hidden from view.
    
    
11. Customize the “Help” Link for the Alternative Formats Menu
    The Alternative Formats menu offers a Help button which can now be customized by the administrator, allowing for a custom link to be specified.
    
12. The Course Report Content Search Now Offers Filters by File Type
    To facilitate easy navigation for administrators and instructors, we have introduced a filtering option that organizes search results for Content in Course Reports based on file type.
    
    
13. Administrators can Disable Course Settings for Instructors
    To provide administrators with complete control over the accessibility of learning environments for courses, we now allow them to turn off course-specific settings for instructors.
    
    
14. Panorama will Verify Document Availability for Accessible Alternative Formats in Canvas
    Canvas offers instructors the option to mark specific documents as unavailable. When generating alternative formats, Panorama conducts a check every hour to verify that students have access to the document before proceeding with the generation of alternative formats. This ensures that alternative formats are created only for documents that are accessible to the student.
    
15. Pre-Generation of Analytics Reporting will be Automatically Enabled
    As institutions incorporate more campuses into Panorama, we will automatically enable Pre-Generate Reports when All Courses are selected in the Scope Settings. This will provide institutions with increased performance results for their institution reports.
    
16. Enhanced Scanning of Courses for Large Institutions
    We have enhanced our backend infrastructure to facilitate efficient scanning for institutions with thousands of courses.
17. Custom Placement for the Website Accessibility Icon on Individual Domains
    Previously, administrators could designate a single location for the Website Accessibility icon on web pages. We have enhanced this feature to provide administrators with the flexibility to set custom icon placements for each domain, offering greater control over the visual integration of Website Accessibility.
    
18. Enhanced Branding Across the Panorama Platform
    As we continue to grow and partner with more institutions, we’re dedicated to providing a modern look and feel to the Panorama Platform. To achieve our branding goals, we have refined our designs for buttons and dialog boxes. Future releases will focus on color schemes for layouts, icon enhancements, and updates to our fonts.
    
    

We have successfully pushed an update to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. Release highlights include: independent Admin Panels for institutions with multiple schools within an Umbrella System structure, ability to rearrange streams by drag-and-drop in the Video Editor, ability to set download permissions for CampusTube folders, ability to archive courses within Courses & Groups, dynamic user-language support for Dutch and Finnish languages, ability to embed playlists through the Media Chooser, and so much more. This update will be released to US zones next Friday.

1. Drag-and-Drop, Multi-Stream Adjustment in the Video Editor
   As part of a multi-release plan to enhance the Video Editor, the tool now enables Content Creators to move inserted video clips along their timeline via drag-and-drop. Simply add a clip to your video and drag it to your desired location. For a complete list of features available in the Video Editor, please visit our guide on the Video Editor Overview.
2. Custom Admin Panel Management for Each School within an Umbrella System 
   In our initial phase, we provided our partnered Umbrella System institutions the option to provision courses and users into the correct hierarchical element (sub-institution) using existing attributes from upstream infrastructure (LMS, SIS, SSO). Building on this, our latest release introduces Admin Panel management for each school, along with synchronized viewing of Video Platforms.
   • Administrator Allocation: Each top-level element can have an allocated System Administrator that will grant the sub-institution its own dedicated Video Platform instance.
   • Admin Panel Management: Administrators can efficiently access and manage multiple Video Platform instances with respect to Branding and Platform settings.
   • Synchronized Management: Administrators, instructors, and students can access their complete Media Libraries, courses, roster, or devices across different Video Platforms they are members of. 
     

   

3. Ability to Archive Courses within Courses & Groups
   Administrators and instructors can now archive and unarchive courses within the Video Platform. When courses are required, a simple Unarchive action brings them back to the active Courses tab.
   
4. Set Permission to Download Videos within CampusTube Folders
   Content Owners now have the option to grant users with Read Only permission the ability to download videos within designated folders for their CampusTube. By conveniently configuring folder permissions, users can not only view but also download media content within CampusTube.
   
   
5. Bulk-Merge Videos Tool Enhanced to Filter “Shared With Me” Content
   In previous updates, we enhanced the Bulk Merge functionality to provide Content Creators with the capability to merge videos within shared folders. In this current release, we now provide Bulk Merge functionality for videos located within “Shared With Me”. This feature enables Creators to conveniently select multiple videos, rearrange their order, and effortlessly generate a new video that combines group projects, assignments, and other relevant content.
   
   
6. Support for Dutch and Finnish Languages
   As the Video Platform continues to expand into new regions, we’re committed to providing local language support to our users. The Video Platform will now fully support Dutch and Finnish languages across the entire Platform. Simply access your My Account settings to adjust your language preferences.
   • Dutch Language Support
     
   • Finnish Language Support
     
7. Embed Playlist Objects Through the Media Chooser
   We have added a dedicated tab within the Media Chooser for Content Creators to effortlessly select and embed their Playlists within their Learning Management System. By using the LTI 1.3 integration, Playlists can be embedded without the need to enable cookies, simplifying the process when using the Media Chooser.
   
8. Media Chooser Will Auto-Detect Gradeable Areas for Video Quiz Insertions
   To optimize the integration of Video Quizzes into the gradebook of Learning Management Systems (LMSs), the Media Chooser will only permit Video Quizzes to be embedded into gradable areas of the LMS. With this feature, grades will be accurately synced to the LMS gradebook and reduce potential user errors of insertion of a Video Quiz in an area the LMS does not support gradebook synchronization.
   • Gradeable Areas
     
   • Non-Gradeable Areas
     
9. Simplified the Playlist Creation Process
   We have further improved the process for creating Playlists within the Video Platform. By following our step-by-step process, you can generate a personalized playlist to share or embed using the Media Chooser. For more information on how to create and share your own custom Playlists, simply visit our guide on How to Create and Share Playlists.
   
10. Locate Video Quizzes with our Search Features
    In response to the growing use of Video Quizzes, quizzes can be easily located using the Search bar and Advanced Search Console. Content Creators will no longer be required to locate the corresponding video for a quiz and can instead search for the Video Quiz title, streamlining the workflow for quiz management.
    
    
11. Visual Video Quiz Badge on Video Thumbnails with Quizzes
    We have added a visual enhancement to thumbnails to help users identify Video Quizzes without accessing the Media Details window for their selected media. Simply look for the Quiz indicator in the top-right corner of thumbnails to identify Video Quizzes.
    
12. Improved Subscription Management of Hub Hardware Alert Emails
    We understand that administrators may have preferences regarding email notifications for Hub Hardware issues and alerts. To provide flexibility, Administrators can selectively enable specific email notifications based on their unique requirements.
    
    
13. Courses and Groups Offer Distinct APIs
    With our transition into creating a distinction between Courses and Groups, we now provide separate APIs for each instance. This will give administrators results targeted toward their desired space.
14. Video Player Keyboard Accessibility Shortcuts now Mirror YouTube
    The Video Platform has always supported keyboard accessibility shortcuts for our Video Player. We have now redesigned our accessibility keys to match YoutTube’s by recognizing the need to provide familiar and intuitive shortcuts. With this, viewers can effortlessly use keyboard shortcuts to adjust speed, video quality, volume, screen display, sidebar actions, and so much more.
    
15. Enhanced Branding Across the Video Platform
    As we continue to grow and partner with more institutions, we’re dedicated to providing custom branding for institutions while maintaining a consistent look and feel to the Video Platform. To achieve our branding goals, we have refined our designs for buttons and dialog boxes. Future releases will focus on color schemes for default layouts, icon enhancements, and updates to our fonts.
    

We have successfully pushed a maintenance update to all YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update provides a new Himalayas dashboard for storage reports, detailed metrics for Job Management, the option to archive non-video files to Himalayas, and new email notification for scheduled deletions.

1. New Himalayas Dashboard to View Comprehensive Storage Reports
   To facilitate the effective administration of the Himalayas platform, we are pleased to present an informative overview of storage reports. These reports offer graphs to view monthly storage use, a breakdown of files stored within Active Storage and Archived Storage, and the types of formats stored on the platform.
   
   
2. Key Metric Details for Himalayas Job Management
   To provide administrators with comprehensive insights into their active Himalayas Jobs, we now provide more detailed information for each individual Job. Administrators can now effortlessly access data that includes the number of files archived/restored, the number of completed/failed files, and the number of pending files.
   
3. Archive Non-Video Files to Himalayas
   In our continuous efforts to enhance the capabilities of the Himalayas platform, we now provide archiving for non-video assets such as documents, images, and audio files when creating policies.
   
   
4. Email Notifications for Scheduled Deletions in Himalayas
   To ensure that Content Owners have timely and accurate information regarding their videos, we will now implement email notifications for scheduled deletions from Himalayas. Administrators will have the flexibility to customize the notification, specifying how many days before an item’s deletion an email should be sent.
   
   

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 Fill in the Blank questions for Surveys, access to review surveys from the Gradebook, support for stand-alone login credentials for Engage, Single Sign-On support for the instructor mobile app, the option to show correct answers during a Poll, a customizable countdown timer, manual grading for Short Answers, the ability to export the Gradebook as a CSV file for Moodle, customized branding for the login selection, and custom duration for toast messages.

1. Fill in the Blank Question Types Are Now Supported for Surveys
   Similar to how Polls support Fill in the Blank questions, we have implemented the same functionality to our non-graded Surveys. Creators will be able to input questions with blanks for participants to fill in.
   
   
2. Surveys Now Supported in the Engage Gradebook
   Previously, Survey results were exclusively accessible within the Polls tab for review. We have now enhanced this process to enable Surveys to be seamlessly integrated with the gradebook. This allows Creators to effortlessly evaluate Surveys and review individual responses from Poll Participants.
   
   
3. Stand-Alone Login Credentials for YuJa Engage
   Acknowledging the requirement of certain users to access YuJa Engage without relying on their Learning Management System or Single Sign-On credentials, we have introduced dedicated login credentials. When registering for YuJa Engage, users will receive a unique username and a secure link via their registered email to create a password. From there, users can effortlessly log in using their newly created credentials.
   
   
4. Instructor SSO Login for the Mobile App
   Similar to our student Single Sign-On (SSO) for the mobile app, we are introducing the option for instructors to conveniently access their accounts by utilizing their SSO credentials. This will offer a seamless and streamlined login process while protecting the user’s data and upholding authentication protocols.
   
   
5. Option to Show Poll-Takers the Correct Answers
   As part of the Poll creation process, Creators now have the option to choose whether they wish to reveal correct answers to Poll Participants when questions are shared individually. By enabling this feature, participants will have the opportunity to view the correct responses on the Class Results page after each attempt at a question, eliminating the need to wait for the Poll to end.
   
6. Customize the Countdown Timer
   We now offer Poll Creators the capability to tailor the initial countdown timer. Choose from a range of predefined durations or create a personalized timer that will be displayed before the start of a poll.
   
   
7. Manual Grading for Short Answer Questions
   To ensure accurate grading of Polls, Poll Creators must now grade short answer questions before results are synced to the gradebook.
   
   
8. Export, Edit, and Import Grades to the Moodle Gradebook
   In specific instances, Creators may find it beneficial to have digital copies of Poll results for the purpose of editing and uploading revised grades to their Moodle Gradebook. To accommodate such use cases, we have introduced the ability to export the results of a Poll as a CSV file. This enables Creators to conveniently edit the CSV file and seamlessly upload it to the Moodle Gradebook. For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, please visit our guide on Importing YuJa Engage Poll Results to the Moodle Gradebook.
   
   
9. Customize Branding for Login Selection
   IT Managers can now name their login methods and select a default login to be displayed. Additionally, if IT Managers prefer, they can disable signing in through YuJa Login credentials. This will provide security measures to ensure access is only granted through the Single Sign-On integration.
   
   
10. Customize the Duration of our Redesigned Toast Messages
    Toast messages play a vital role in helping deliver simple feedback to users as they navigate through the YuJa Engage platform. To enhance their visibility, we have not only redesigned the appearance of toast messages but also introduced the option for users to customize the duration of their display. Users can now easily adjust the Toast Message Settings to either 5 or 10 seconds, or select to manually dismiss toast messages according to their personal preference and comfort.
    
    

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This release provides our users with video tutorials for all “How-to-Fix” guides, Custom LTI Role Mapping, expanded support for D2L Brightspace, enhanced scanning for Powerpoint presentations, Accessibility Reports regeneration for HTML content, Shared files no longer include Accessibility Reports, and enhanced security for the panorama LTI app.

1. Every “How to Fix” Guide Now Includes a Video Tutorials
   We have enhanced the Panorama “How-to-Fix” guides by introducing short video tutorials for every accessibility concern. Embedded directly within the Accessibility Report, these videos aim to assist users in creating accessible documents.
   
2. Custom LTI Role Mapping
   Administrators now have the option to configure how users are signed into the Panorama LTI app upon launch. By configuring their LTI role mapping, LMS-specific roles can be adjusted to match the institution’s needs for their Panorama role structure.
   
3. Real-Time Updates for Accessibility Scores in Course Reports
   We have implemented an auto-update feature for the Accessibility Scores of documents within Course Reports. Now, whenever a file is updated, the Accessibility Score will be updated immediately, enabling users to receive instant insights into the accessibility status of their documents.
   
4. Expanded Support to Identify Files and Content Areas within D2L Brightspace
   As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the accessibility of D2L Brightspace, Panorama has been updated to detect files in additional areas. Specifically, Panorama will now detect files inside HTML areas in Lessons View, ensuring comprehensive accessibility coverage across the platform.
   
5. Automatic File Scans During the Creation of HTML-Based Pages in D2L Brightspace
   To streamline the accessibility workflow on D2L Brightspace, Panorama now incorporates real-time scanning for files added to HTML pages being created. This ensures that when files are added to a page, Panorama will automatically perform a scan before the page is saved, providing immediate accessibility analysis.
   
6. Enhanced PowerPoint Scanning for Generating Alternative Formats
   We have expanded Panorama’s scanning capabilities to include improved recognition and detection of various background colors and images in PowerPoint presentations. This ensures Panorama can recognize any PowerPoint and generate its Alternative Formats in a timely manner.
   
7. Editing an HTML Page Will Regenerate its Accessibility Report
   To provide the most accurate reports for HTML pages, we have implemented an automatic process that regenerates the Accessibility Report whenever an HTML page is edited. This real-time regeneration guarantees that the report always reflects the most up-to-date information, allowing for improved accuracy and timely identification of accessibility issues.
8. Improved Panorama’s Compliance with JAWS
   We have aligned Panorama more closely with JAWS, one of the most widely used screen reader software. We have extended keyboard navigation to additional areas like the My Content page and ensured consistent labeling of elements.
   
9. Shared Files No Longer Include Their Accessibility Report 
   When sharing files from your personal repository, My Content, the associated Accessibility Report will no longer be shared. This allows you to have exclusive access to accessibility improvements, relieving the intended recipients from the need to interpret the report.

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update includes custom video tutorials for first-time users of Verity, the ability to monitor third-party assessments, Verity Live proctoring support, an integrated updated checker for the Verity Lockdown App, and a countdown timer for live assessment in the Verity Lockdown App.  

1. Improved Proctoring Workflow of Third-Party Tools Across all LMSs 
   Previously, we presented Canvas users with the option to monitor third-party assessments using Verity. To improve the process, we now offer an integrated system within the Verity LTI app, which allows users to seamlessly add assessments and apply proctor settings to ensure a secure environment. This approach enables all Learning Management Systems supported by Verity to benefit from its comprehensive monitoring capabilities during students’ assessments for virtually any third-party tool. To learn how to use this feature, please visit our guide on Creating a Proctored Third-Party Assessment with YuJa Verity.
   
   
   
2. New LMS-Specific “First Time User” Video Tutorials for Students
   Starting a Verity proctored assessment is easier than ever with our new LMS-specific video tutorials integrated right into the LMS. These videos have been specifically designed to assist first-time students in effortlessly navigating the Verity authentication process. With our user-friendly interface and step-by-step guidance, students can now start their assessments with ease. With these steps in place, we’re committed to guiding students through their proctored experience, ensuring assessments are started in a timely manner.
   
   
   
3. Enable the Verity Lockdown App for Live Proctoring Sessions
   In continuing to provide the most secure environment for proctors and students, our new Verity Lockdown App works seamlessly with Verity Live proctoring. By offering strict video-recording measures through the Verity Lockdown App, proctors can be assured students are unable to end their recordings during their assessment.
   
4. Integrated Update Checker for the Verity Lockdown App
   To provide the most up-to-date version of the Verity Lockdown App, we now automatically check to ensure that the latest release is installed. If the application is outdated, an automated message will present users with the option to update the Verity Lockdown App.
   
5. New Countdown Timer for Live Assessments in the Verity Lockdown App
   To enhance the live assessment experience in the Verity Lockdown App, students will be presented with a countdown timer when entering their assessments early. This feature ensures that students have clear and accurate information about the exact start time of their assessments.
   
   

We 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 the option to perform software updates, select multiple locations to publish recordings, publish recordings into their Internal Library, create shared profiles, view new version updates for the Software Capture application, set storage capacity thresholds for recordings, and in-depth audit tracking for recordings. 

1. Integrated “New Version” Notification with Integrated Software Update Capability
   To provide users with a streamlined workflow for obtaining the most up-to-date version of the Software Capture application, we have implemented a built-in update tool that mirrors the capability already available with the PC version. The update tool will allow Content Creators to receive notifications of a new version and download the latest version of the Software Capture application directly from the main window. Simply select the “Update Available” button to download the latest version.
   
2. Publish Recordings into Multiple Channels
   Mirroring our Software Capture for PC application, Content Creators may now publish recordings to multiple channels simultaneously by taking advantage of our tree-structured layout. Use the search filter feature to easily navigate an organized list of channels and subchannels in alphabetical order. Once all desired locations have been added to the publication list, simply begin recording.
   
   
3. Publish Recordings to the Internal Library / CampusTube
   With the introduction of publishing Software Capture recordings to the Internal Library, we have now deployed full publishing capabilities within the Video Platform. Content Creators can effortlessly add their desired locations to the list of selected channels, facilitating instant uploads of their recordings.
   
4. Create Profiles to Share with Internal Users
   Content Creators that require profiles to be set across multiple devices can now conveniently create Shared Profiles. These profiles can be accessed across their institution, allowing their preferred settings to be applied immediately for automated or manual recordings. To learn how to create a Default Shared Profile, please visit our guide on Creating Profiles in the Software Capture for Apple application.
   
5. Customizable Low-Disk Space Warning
   To ensure that Content Creators have the appropriate disk space required for recordings, we have implemented a monitoring system that tracks the storage capacity of their device. The monitoring system can be customized by selecting the threshold of when Content Creators would like to be notified for insufficient disk space.
   
6. In-Depth Audit Tracking for Recording Events
   The new version of Software Capture for Apple provides audit logging of actions when using the application. This will make it possible to review and trace over 100 individual recording events and actions such as user login, dynamic source switching, profile selection, and much more. From a practical standpoint, the inclusion of these logs provides administrators support in identifying potential challenges encountered during recordings. By using this resource, we hope to help administrators troubleshoot recordings in a timely manner.
   
7. Accessible Keyboard Navigation
   The Software Capture application is committed to ensuring accessibility for all Content Creators. To facilitate a more inclusive user experience, Content Creators now have the ability to utilize the Tab and Spacebar keys for navigating and selecting menu items, system settings, and recording options. By incorporating these keyboard functionalities, we strive to provide a seamless and intuitive experience, enabling Content Creators of all levels to navigate and utilize the application’s features effortlessly.
   

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This release provides our users with several updates. Highlights include: UI enhancements to the Alternative Formats menu, options to customize How-to-Fix guides, new Course Analytics for Institution Reports, expanded support for the WYSIWYG editor inside D2L Brightspace, Accessibility Reports for content created with TinyMCE 6.0, expanded support for Panorama in Blackboard Ultra, new Panorama rest APIs to retrieve reports, and the option to set a data retention policy. 

1. Refreshed Alternative Formats Menu Interface
   We have updated the Alternative Formats Menu with a refreshed and modernized UI that showcases all available alternative formats while minimizing the steps required to view a preferred format. In future releases, we aim to provide custom branding through icon colors and font adjustments to meet the branding needs of institutions.
   
2. Editable “How-to-Fix” Guides to Meet the Unique Needs of Institutions
   Administrators can edit the “How-to-Fix” guides using an integrated WYSIWYG editing interface to meet the exact needs and protocols of their institutions. Add new text, images, and links, and adjust formatting for guides. To provide guidelines on accessible content, each issue will now be accompanied by a link to its relevant Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to provide more information when editing the “How-to-Fix” guides.
   
3. Upgraded Text and Images within Each “How-to-Fix” Guide
   We have upgraded the Panorama “How-to-Fix” guides by improving all texts and images to provide more easy-to-follow instructions for improving the accessibility of content. In a near-term release, we will focus on bringing short video tutorials for each issue to help users create accessible content for their documents.
   
4. Institution Report Offers Viewing for Key Course Metrics
   The Institution Report provides a greater depth of analysis for admins looking to quickly gain more information about courses in their institution. Administrators now have access to key metrics, such as accessibility scores, storage sizes, and the number of files and downloads for all courses. If more detailed reports for courses are required, administrators can select any course to view its corresponding Course Report.
   
5. Expanded Support for WYSIWYG Editor Inside D2L Brightspace Lessons View
   As part of our ongoing efforts to increase accessibility in all areas of D2L Brightspace, we now support real-time accessibility checks with our WYSIWYG editor in the new Lessons View. By offering real-time analysis and actionable suggestions, Content Creators can create accessible content within their D2L Brightspace environment. Our checks are essential in ensuring content is accurate and in compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
   
6. Accessibility Score Support for TinyMCE 6.0 in Moodle 4.1
   With the recent TinyMCE 6.0 release available to all Moodle 4.1 users, Panorama can now assess the accessibility of content created using the TinyMCE 6.0 editor. This enables Panorama to accurately evaluate the accessibility of content created using TinyMCE 6.0 and provide users with accessibility scores.
   
7. Expanded Support for Panorama in Blackboard Ultra
   To increase accessibility scans for our Blackboard Ultra users, during course scans, files are now identified in the Content and Assignment sections of Blackboard. In addition, if HTML reporting is enabled, files from the Discussion section and Assessment region will also be included in the reports. With these enhancements, administrators and instructors will benefit from increased accuracy in accessibility scores for both institution and course-level reporting.
   
8. Apply Multiple Filters to the Roster Management
   To enhance the Roster Management experience, administrators can now apply multiple filters that provide greater precision when viewing the roster.
   
9. Accessibility Scores for HTML-Based Pages in List View
   Previously, instructors would have to click on each HTML-based page to review its accessibility score. We have now refined how instructors view accessibility scores by providing accessibility icons in sections where HTML pages are listed.
   
10. Enhanced Panorama’s Screen Reader Compliance
    In line with our dedication to fostering inclusivity and accessibility, we have significantly improved Panorama’s screen reader compliance. Screen readers can now efficiently and more accurately interpret content found within Panorama, such as the LTI App, Website Accessibility, LMS Visualizer, and more.
11. Course Reports Provide Average Accessibility Scores of Documents
    Institution and Course Reports now provide a graph showcasing the average accessibility score for each file type.
    
12. Panorama REST API to Retrieve Reports
    We have added support for third-party API integration to allow administrators and instructors to access information regarding document accessibility issues and institution and course-level reporting. To learn how to use our APIs, please visit our Panorama API guide.
13. View Accessibility Impact Scores
    Administrators can view impact scores for each course to see how they affect the overall institution score. This feature will allow administrators to focus on the least accessible courses and view changes to the impact score as users adjust courses.
    
14. Improved Color Adjustments for Website Accessibility
    Previously, adjusting the Contrast, Saturation, and Monochrome settings for Website Accessibility would, in certain circumstances, change the formatting of pages. We have updated these settings to ensure the original formatting of pages is kept intact.
    
15. Administrators Can Now Create Data Retention Policy
    Administrators can set Panorama to remove all data after a specified number of months automatically. This feature gives administrators and instructors a clean slate when using Panorama between semesters or school years.
    
16. Adjust the Visibility of My Content
    Administrators can adjust the visibility of My Content, the personal repository for users, to be visible to all, available to instructors and administrators, or completely hidden from view.
    

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 mobile app for instructors, Single Sign-On support for the student mobile app, the ability to adjust Gradebook results, navigate through Poll questions, and enhanced security for the PowerPoint plugin.

1. Mobile App for Instructors
   We are pleased to announce the launch of our iOS and Android apps designed for instructors seeking convenient and seamless access to our Poll activation feature. The app allows instructors to activate Polls directly from their smartphones, ensuring they can engage with students and gather valuable insights anytime.
   
2. Student SSO Login for the Mobile App
   We are introducing the option for students to conveniently access their accounts by utilizing their Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials. This new feature offers a seamless and streamlined login process while protecting the user’s data and upholding authentication protocols.
   
3. Join Active Polls Instantly
   Students can now conveniently choose and participate in Polls by accessing the Active Polls panel directly from their Home Dashboard.
   
4. Manually Adjust Gradebook Results
   Instructors now have the ability to manually modify students’ grades through the Gradebook within YuJa Engage. This will allow instructors to seamlessly tailor the grading process to better align with individual student progress and ensure accurate evaluation of their academic performance.
   
5. Manually Override Results for Short Answer Questions
   Similar to our override for Gradebooks, instructors can now manually access the Gradebook to override results for short-answer questions.
   
6. Students Can Navigate Through Poll Questions
   To provide greater flexibility to students during Polls, we now allow them to navigate through questions and offer an automatic check to ensure all questions have been answered before they submit their Poll.
   
7. Add Clickable Image Questions to PowerPoint Presentations
   We have added support to allow Clickable Image question types to be added to PowerPoint presentations.
   
8. PowerPoint Plugin Security Enhancements
   The Poll Creator will be required to authenticate themselves by signing in to the YuJa Engage platform before questions can be shared. This enhanced security measure guarantees that only authorized Poll Creators are granted the ability to share Poll questions during presentations.
   

We 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.