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  • September 3, 2024

    YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024

    Australia Zone Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform Middle East Zone Singapore Zone

    We have successfully pushed an update to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in the European Union, Australia, the Middle East, Canada, and Asia. The United State geographic zone will be updated later this week. The highlights for this update include an upgraded view of the Enterprise VideoTube, enhanced visuals for the content report, an upgraded Activity panel, a new audio player interface, sub-admin permission management, users with edit access can change media ownership, new import schedule wizard, remotely stop active recording sessions, and more.

     

    1. Upgraded Enterprise VideoTube with Slide-Out Channel Bar and New Branding Options
      The Enterprise VideoTube has been redesigned with a new slide-out Channel Bar that displays available public channels in an easy-to-view list. Administrators can also update the Enterprise VideoTube branding by customizing the background and text colors of both the Channel Bar and the landing page, as well as using a static masthead image. Over the coming releases, we will be incorporating the ability to create custom pages, playlists, and adding new permission management capabilities.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    2. Upgraded Content Report with New Data Visualization Capabilities
      We’ve significantly enhanced our Content Report by streamlining multiple tabs into a unified, engaging interface. Key highlights of this improvement include:

      • Improved Summary Cards with at-a-glance statistics and integrated graphs
      • The Hot Spots panel features a view of the video with highlighted segments indicating the most-watched parts.
      • Improved Playback list featuring drop-down analytics that reveals audience retention and time jumps.

      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024

    3. Upgraded Activity Panel of the Admin Panel with Improved User Interface
      We have rebranded the Notifications tab to “Activity,” and added valuable insights, data summarization, and filtering tools.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    4. New Audio Player Interface with On-Screen Visual Waveform
      A new, more modern Audio Player provides listeners with an upgraded experience when listening to audio-only content. The new player design introduces an on-screen visual indicator featuring a colorful waveform that synchronizes with the active audio. This waveform will also dynamically adjust in response to the audio’s volume.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    5. New Sub-Admin Permission Management Console and Framework
      Over the coming releases, the Sub-Admin role configuration will become increasingly flexible. To support this, we have introduced a new Sub-Admin Permission Management Console alongside a Capabilities Framework. This will enable Sub-Admins roles to be more flexibly aligned to Admin Panel Capabilities and, most importantly, Platform-level Capabilities. This more powerful Capabilities framework lays the foundation for unique Sub-Admin job classifications.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    6. Video Editor Now Offers Light Mode and Dark Mode Options
      With recent updates to the Video Editor introducing a dark theme to alleviate eye strain, we are also offering the option to choose a Light Mode for those who prefer a brighter interface.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    7. Increased Import Speed for Zoom Recordings Ingestion
      We have enhanced our import time for Zoom recordings using a newer Zoom architecture that transitions from an hourly “pull” to a synchronized “listener” model where recordings arrive within minutes.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    8. Comprehensive Activity Tracking and Audit Logging for Video Editor Actions
      The Admin Panel’s Activity panel will now track granular actions and will keep track of actions performed within a Video Editor session. This provides admins and our support staff with better tools to support users.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    9. Allow Users With Edit Access to Change Media Ownership
      We’ve introduced a new setting allowing users with edit access to reassign content ownership. Access the settings from the Admin Panel -> Platform -> Platform Settings.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    10. Institution-Wide Security Privacy Configuration of Student Uploads
      To safeguard the content of students, administrators can enable a new security setting that automatically sets all student uploads as private by default. Access the settings from the Admin Panel -> Platform -> Platform Settings.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    11. New Sub-Admin Capability Framework to Publish Content to Featured Videos in the Enterprise VideoTube
      Leveraging the new Sub-Admin Capability Framework, Administrators can allow Sub-Admins more control over their institution’s Enterprise VideoTube by permitting them to publish content directly within the Feature Videos section.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    12. Watch Browser Capture Videos While They Are Being Transcoded and Processed
      We’ve improved our Browser Capture processing pipeline, allowing users to view and select recordings in the Media Chooser even while they are being actively processed.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    13. Option to Enable Metadata Harvesting for Specific Roles
      With the implementation of metadata harvesting, which enables users to utilize APIs for collecting information related to their content’s metadata, we have introduced a new option to restrict API usage according to specified roles: IT Managers, instructors, and students. Access the settings from the Admin Panel -> Platform -> Metadata.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    14. More Granular Branding Options: Customize My Media Sidebar Folder Icon Colors
      We have introduced a new branding setting enabling administrators to customize the color of My Media Sidebar folder icons on the Manage Media page, ensuring the icons are accessible with various background colors. Access the settings from the Admin Panel -> Branding -> Platform Colors -> Sidebar Folder Selection.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    15. New Available Functions for the YuJa Video Player API
      The YuJa Video Player API, which integrates YuJa’s Media Player controls into third-party software, now offers APIs to retrieve both the current playback time and the total video duration.
    16. More Accessible Design for Media Library Folders in List View
      Previously, we updated the look of our folders to offer a more accessible design so that users could easily select folders or their action menus. In this release, we’re including the same design to be featured when viewing folders in a list view.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    17. New Import Schedule Wizard to Show a List of Successful and Unsuccessful Imports
      The Import Schedule modal for devices has been updated to feature a two-step process, allowing users to upload XML or CSV files, followed by a review of successfully and unsuccessfully imported schedules.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    18. Stop Active Recording Sessions by Remotely Managing Recording Tools
      Recording sessions through Software Capture, Browser Capture, and the Hardware Hub can now be stopped remotely through the Video Platform by selecting the Stop button on the recording thumbnail.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    19. Reduced Visual Clutter in the More Action Menu by Organizing Items into Headings
      The More Actions menu categorizes all items under specific headings, helping content creators locate the desired action for their content.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    20. Visible and Invisible Dates Moved to Additional Options for Content Publishing
      As we explore new strategies for publishing content to channels, we’ve introduced an Additional Options setting that will offer new methods for publishing content. In anticipation of these updates, we have relocated the Visible and Invisible Date options to this section.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    21. Clear Labels and Improved Visibility for Video Editor Tools
      To help Content Creators easily differentiate between various tools in the Video Editor and enhance their visibility, we have added clearly defined labels to the cut, split, undo, and redo tools.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    22. Enhanced Visual Search Capabilities for Selecting Users to Share Media With
      When selecting a user to share media with, the drop-down list will no longer auto-populate with all users. Instead, it will filter results based on the search query entered.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
    23. Compact List View for Publishing Video Quizzes to Courses
      For institutions with a large number of courses, the list of courses available for publishing Video Quizzes could take considerable time to load. We have addressed this by introducing a compact list view, which can be expanded to load additional courses and filtered through the search bar.
      YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – September 2024
  • September 3, 2024

    Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – September 2024

    Australia Zone Canada Zone Capture Portfolio European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone

    We have successfully pushed an update for Software Capture for PC and Mac to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in the European Union, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia. Canada and the United States will be updated later this week.


    For the YuJa Software Capture for PC, this update includes remote monitoring for when devices are signed out of Windows and automatic capture resumption for when devices unexpectedly reboot.

    1. Fleet Management Capabilities – Remote Monitoring of Classroom Devices When Signed Out of Windows
      If a scheduled session starts while a user is not logged into their Windows device, the session preview will now be accessible on the Admin Panel’s Device page.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – September 2024
    2. Automatic Capture Resumption When Devices Unexpectedly Reboot
      If a device running a Software Capture session unexpectedly reboots due to a system crash or power failure, Software Capture will now automatically initiate a new recording upon reboot while preserving the previous recording.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – September 2024

    For the YuJa Software Capture for Apple, this update includes the automatic start of scheduled sessions when Software Capture is closed, selecting course channels and saving locations for profiles, and integrated support for Kuando Buslight.

    1. New Fleet Management Capabilities – Automatic Start of Scheduled Sessions When Software Capture Is Closed
      As part of our Fleet Management capabilities, we are developing tools to enhance remote deployments of the Software Capture application. In cases where Software Capture is not open, it will ensure that scheduled sessions start on time to capture active devices such as video, audio, and screen sources.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – September 2024
    2. Select Course Channels and Save Locations for Profiles
      Content Creators can choose Course Channels and save locations when creating a profile, ensuring their recordings are automatically uploaded to the desired areas on the Video Platform.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – September 2024
    3. Integrated Support for Kuando Busylight
      Administrators can connect their Kuando Busylight to their Mac device and configure preferred color options on the Device page to indicate whether a recording is active, paused, not recording, or if an error has occurred.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – September 2024
  • August 30, 2024

    EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – August 2024

    EqualGround Accessibility Scanning Platform United States Zone

    The release provides new Performance, SEO, and Document reports, view WCAG accessibility issues for documents, use AutoPilot for in-line remediation suggestions, color-blind filters for the web report, the option to scan individual pages, specify multiple URLs to exclude from scans, navbar styling options, and the option to customize features available on your EqualGround Platform.

     

    1. Review a Comprehensive Performance Report to Evaluate the Response Time of Web Pages
      Slow-loading content can quickly cause users to lose interest in websites. To enhance user experience, EqualGround offers a comprehensive performance report that evaluates the key speed metrics below, allowing ongoing analysis to maintain or improve performance over time.

      • First Contentful Paint: The time it takes to display the first piece of content.
      • Largest Contentful Paint: The time it takes to display the largest content. 
      • Total Blocking Time: The total time a web page is unresponsive while loading.
      • Time to First Byte: The time it takes for the browser to receive the first piece of information from the server.

      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – August 2024

    2. View Analytics to Improve Search Engine Visibility with SEO Reporting
      The report offers an overview graph to track trends for the overall SEO score across your organization’s websites. Additionally, a table displays each website’s score and provides the option to review issues organized by the number of times they occur across your organization.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – August 2024
    3. Evaluate the Accessibility of Files With Document Reporting
      The Document Report provides an in-depth analysis of file accessibility across your organization’s websites. Review analytics on the number of monthly issues and identify the most common problems found within documents.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – August 2024
    4. Open Documents in EqualGround to Review WCAG 2.2 Accessibility Issues
      When reviewing reports, documents on the web page will automatically be detected. These documents can then be opened directly within EqualGround to see highlighted WCAG 2.2 accessibility issues and the steps required to resolve them.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – August 2024
    5. Use AutoPilot for In-Line Remediation Suggestions to Improve WCAG, ARIA, and SEO Issues
      AutoPilot highlights problematic snippets of web page code and offers solutions to resolve them. These solutions can be easily copied and pasted into the web page’s code to ensure the issues are resolved.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – August 2024
    6. View Visual Web Page Reports With Color-Blind Filters
      When reviewing reports in the visual web view, admins can enhance their experience by selecting between various color-blind filters. These filters include options for three common types of color blindness: Protanopia, Deuteranopia, and Tritanopia.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – August 2024
    7. Scan Web Pages Individually to Update Their Accessibility Scores
      Organizations can choose to enhance website accessibility one page at a time by scanning individual pages. This approach allows for targeted resolution of accessibility issues specific to each page, ensuring that all issues are addressed before moving on to the next page.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – August 2024
    8. Add Multiple URLs to Exclude With the Wildcard Asterisk Character
      Administrators can specify a URL prefix when creating an exclusion URL list by appending an asterisk (*) at the end. This will ensure that all URLs starting with the specified prefix are automatically blocked from being scanned.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – August 2024
    9. Custom Branding for the EqualGround Navbar
      Administrators can now personalize their EqualGround navbar by customizing its background and text colors and applying a gradient option.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – August 2024
  • August 2, 2024

    YuJa AccessNotes Platform – August 2024

    AccessNotes Platform Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone

    We have successfully launched a new add-on to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union.

     

    AccessNotes PRO allows users to perform audio-based note-taking and transcribe audio for lectures, meetings, interviews, and more.

    1. AccessNotes Pro for Audio-Based Note-Taking
      AccessNotes Pro removes the need for hours of manual note-taking in classrooms, meetings, and interviews and allows you to record audio directly within the application or upload existing recordings.
      YuJa AccessNotes Platform – August 2024
    2. Follow Along With Your Audio-Based Notes Using AI-Generated Transcripts
      AI-generated transcripts of your audio can be created with timestamps to help you easily follow along with your notes.
      YuJa AccessNotes Platform – August 2024
    3. In-Depth Integration With Panorama’s Alternative Formats
      AccessNotes Pro comes integrated with Panorama’s Alternative Formats, allowing the conversion of transcribed audio into any format, including PDF, braille, text, math, and EPUB. These generated formats can then be exported as downloadable files.
      YuJa AccessNotes Platform – August 2024
    4. Organize Notes on the Panorama Platform into Folders and Subfolders
      Panorama enables you to create folders and subfolders, helping you organize your notes efficiently when uploading or recording them.
      YuJa AccessNotes Platform – August 2024
    5. Take Your Notes on the Go With a Downloadable Audio File
      Whether on a walk or commuting, you can easily review your notes on the go by downloading an MP3 version of your audio file.
  • August 2, 2024

    YuJa AudioName Platform – August 2024

    Add-On Platforms AudioName Platform Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone

    We have successfully launched a new add-on to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union.

     

    AudioName PRO allows you to record the pronunciation of your name and select your preferred pronouns so that others can address you correctly.

    1. Use AudioName to Create an Inclusive Learning Environment With Name Coaching
      AudioName allows you to introduce yourself exactly how you want, promoting an inclusive learning environment that enables others to read, pronounce, and hear your preferred name.
      YuJa AudioName Platform – August 2024
    2. Listen to Names to Hear their Correct Pronunciation
      Not sure how to pronounce someone’s name? We’ve all been there. With AudioName, you can listen to an audio recording of the person pronouncing their name.
      YuJa AudioName Platform – August 2024
    3. Create a Sense of Belonging by Selecting Your Preferred Pronouns
      With AudioName, you can choose your preferred pronouns, ensuring that others can address you correctly and respectfully.
      YuJa AudioName Platform – August 2024
  • August 2, 2024

    YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024

    Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Singapore Zone United States Zone

    We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union.

     

    This update includes web and HTML view for WYSIWYG content, preview adjustments for color contrast issues, disable scans for unpublished content in Canvas,  a new accessibility check for outdated file formats, customized branding for the Panorama LTI navbar, support for detecting accessibility issues in the WYSIWYG editor for Canvas Quizzes,  support for Moodle page descriptions, a manual override for the reading order check, improved processing speeds when generating reports, and more.

    1. Accessibility Reports Offer Web and HTML View for WYSIWYG Content
      Content creators can review their WYSIWYG Accessibility Reports in a visual web format or HTML text. The web format lets creators see their content exactly as it appears to others, while the HTML view provides insight into the page’s structure to review issues.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    2. Preview Adjustments When Resolving Color Contrast Issues
      When addressing insufficient contrast between text and background colors, Panorama provides a preview and calculates the contrast ratio to ensure your newly selected colors meet accessibility standards.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    3. Disable Accessibility Scans for Unpublished Content in Canvas
      Canvas admins and instructors can disable accessibility scans for unpublished documents and pages, ensuring that course and institution accessibility scores reflect only what is available to view.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    4. New Accessibility Check for Outdated File Formats
      The Accessibility Report will verify that DOCX, PPTX, and XLSX documents are updated to the latest file versions and provide steps for updating them if needed.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    5. Customize the Branding of the Panorama LTI Navbar
      The background and text color of the Panorama LTI navbar can be customized to match your institution’s branding.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    6. Expanded Support for the WYSIWYG Editor Inside Canvas Quizzes
      As part of our ongoing efforts to increase accessibility in all areas of Canvas, we now support real-time accessibility checks within the WYSIWYG editor for Quizzes.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    7. Moodle Page Descriptions Will Be Scanned to Detect Accessibility Issues
      We have expanded Panorama’s capabilities to include an Accessibility Report for descriptions created on Moodle Pages.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    8. Manually Verify the Reading Order of Documents
      In cases where Panorama identifies the reading order as an issue, content creators may prefer to retain their original order. To accommodate this, we’ve introduced a “Verify reading order” checkbox, which will prevent Panorama from flagging the reading order issue upon rescanning the document.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    9. View an Organized List of Accessibility Issues and Non-Accessibility Issues
      With Panorama’s vast range of checks, it’s important for content creators to recognize that some issues detected by Panorama may not directly impact a document’s accessibility but could affect its usability, such as a document containing broken links. To help distinguish between these issues, the Issue settings now include two separate tabs: Accessibility Issues and Non-Accessibility Issues.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    10. Improved Iconography and UI When Reviewing Issues in the Accessibility Report
      We’ve enhanced the iconography and user interface of the Review Issues panel in the Accessibility Report to more clearly indicate the severity levels of the issues being reviewed.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    11. Improved Processing Speeds for Requested Reports
      We’ve optimized our processing times to ensure downloadable reports are received more quickly.
    12. View Live Data on the Current Month’s Accessibility Trends
      The highlight cards in each Panorama report provide a quick snapshot of the current month’s trends, allowing you to easily compare the accessibility performance of various areas.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    13. In-Depth Filtering for Search Results in My Content
      The My Content section in Panorama now features in-depth filtering options to search results based on specified files.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
    14. RESTful APIs Can Filter Accessibility Scores
      When using Panorama’s APIs to retrieve data, users can now retrieve accessibility scores based on sub-accounts, courses, and terms.

    Panorama Add-On: PDF Remediation Engine Max and AutoPilot Pro

    1. Assign One-Time Credits to Panorama’s PDF Remediation Engine Max and Autopilot Pro
      In one-off cases where an institution requires more credits than their monthly limit, they can contact their Client Success Manager to add additional credits that will remain on their platform until used.
      YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – August 2024
  • July 30, 2024

    Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – July 2024

    Australia Zone Canada Zone Capture Portfolio European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone

    We have successfully pushed an update for Software Capture for PC and Mac to all instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union.

    For the YuJa Software Capture for PC, this update includes the option to create a scheduled window for uploading recordings, on-screen highlights to show the recordings state, the option for Software Capture to automatically open after finishing a recording, and optimized live stream screen recordings to use less CPU resources.

    1. Ability to Create a Scheduled Window for Uploading to the Video Platform During Off-Peak Hours
      Institutions that would like their recordings uploaded to the Video Platform only during specific time frames can now create permitted upload windows. For institutions with network-constrained infrastructure, this enables uploads to happen during off-peak hours.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – July 2024
    2. On-Screen Highlight to Show the Recording State
      To give on-screen indications of the recording status of Software Capture, content creators can enable an option to view a highlighted border around their screen capture source (which is not visible in the resultant recording). The highlighted border will indicate whether their recording has yet to start, is in progress, or is paused.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – July 2024
    3. Software Capture Will Automatically Reopen After Recordings are Uploaded or Discarded
      Content creators who want to make multiple recordings consecutively or discard and restart their current recording will no longer need to manually relaunch and log in to the Software Capture application. We have added a new feature that, when enabled, will automatically reopen the application.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – July 2024
    4. Optimized Live Stream Screen Recordings to Utilize Less CPU Resources
      By optimizing our live stream encoding, content creators will experience up to 30% reduced CPU usage when capturing their screen sources.

    For the YuJa Software Capture for Apple, this update includes options for adjustable file size of recordings, customizing the frame rate of video sources, adjusting the orientation of the video feed, and new hotkeys to dynamically control sources.

    1. Adjust the File Size of the Final Recording by Selecting Your Preferred Video Quality
      Content creators can enhance their recordings by selecting from six video-quality presets, each offering different levels of compression. The highest quality preset ensures no compression, preserving the video in its original detail but resulting in a larger file size. The lowest-quality preset applies the most compression, making files smaller and easier to transfer.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – July 2024
    2. Customize the Frame Rate of Video Sources
      Content Creators can adjust the frame rate of their video source based on what their video camera supports.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – July 2024
    3. Adjust the Vertical or Horizontal Orientation of the Video Feed
      Content creators have the option to flip their video recordings either horizontally or vertically.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – July 2024
    4. New Hotkeys to Dynamically Control Sources
      We’ve added new hotkeys for camera, audio, and screen sources to automatically enable or disable them before starting your recording or during the recording.
      Software Capture for PC and Apple Update – July 2024
  • July 23, 2024

    YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – July 2024

    Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone 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 a streamlined wizard to create proctored assessments, LMS hierarchy support, email confirmations for registered live assessments, custom suffix settings, guided steps for test-takers, video tutorials for adding applications to a blocked list, improved integration with Aleks, and a new add-on: Live Check-In.

     

    1. Streamlined Wizard to Quickly Create Proctored Assessments
      We now provide a step-by-step walkthrough for setting up Verity when creating a proctored assessment on an LMS or with a third-party proctoring tool. Assessment creators will be guided through each step of the process, from platform and configuration selection to live session setup, ensuring assessments are ready for test-takers.
      YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – July 2024
    2. LMS Hierarchy Support for Sub-Accounts, Nodes, and Sub-Orgs: Enable Verity for Specific LMS Hierarchies or Courses
      We’ve implemented a scope setting that allows administrators to enable Verity-only specific LMS sub-accounts / sub-org / BB Node.
      YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – July 2024
    3. Email Confirmations for Registered Live Proctoring Session
      Test-takers who register for a live proctoring session will receive a confirmation email detailing their registration.
      YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – July 2024
    4. Customize the Suffix to Distinguish Proctored Assessments
      Verity has always provided a suffix at the end of a proctored assessment name to distinguish it from other assessments. Administrators can now customize or remove their suffixes to suit their institution’s preference.
      YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – July 2024
    5. Canvas Now Supports Auto-Detection and Student Walkthrough of Student Setup
      Test-takers attempting to access a proctored assessment without the Verity Browser Extension will automatically receive step-by-step guidance on how to download the extension and access their assessment. We expect to roll out this same capability for D2L and Moodle in the next release cycle. To enable this capability, please contact your Client Success Manager.
      YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – July 2024
    6. On-Demand Video Tutorials to Help Add Blocked Applications for Windows and Mac
      In an effort to provide on-demand support, we’ve included tutorial videos for both Windows and Mac devices on how to manually add programs to Verity’s blocked application list. This will ensure that test-takers cannot access specific programs during their proctored assessments.
      YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – July 2024
    7. Improved Third-Party Integration With Aleks
      When creating a third-party assessment with Aleks, Verity will now automatically enter the password for test-takers to access the assessment.
      YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – July 2024

    Verity Add-On: Live Check-In

    1. New Proctoring Add-On: “Live Check-In” to Remotely Monitor Assessments Upon Misconduct
      Complementing our existing Live Proctoring options, Live Check-In (similar to Live Pop-In) leverages Verity’s live monitoring infrastructure to flag and, in real time, notify human proctors of potential misconduct. Proctors can then remotely enter a test-taker’s environment to address the issue. This new offering provides institutions with choices when selecting their preferred proctoring options, as we aim to act as a one-stop shop for all proctoring needs.
      YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – July 2024
  • July 23, 2024

    EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – July 2024

    EqualGround Accessibility Scanning Platform United States Zone

    The release provides a comprehensive Dashboard to view the overall accessibility of an institution, SEO auditing, an Accessibility Report for web pages, credit summary tracking, a new accessibility check for color contrast issues, and the option to subscribe to email notifications.

     

    1. Comprehensive Dashboard Summary to View the Accessibility of an Institution
      EqualGround will collect the accessibility scores across an institution to provide a comprehensive summary of the institution’s accessibility. In-depth reporting can be viewed for each category by clicking View Full Report.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – July 2024
    2. Detailed Reports for SEO Auditing
      We’ve built our own engine to crawl websites and analyze SEO-related issues such as:

      • Missing canonical tags to prevent duplicate content.
      • Links and documents are not crawlable.
      • Missing language tags for pages.
      • Links do not contain descriptive text.
      • Missing metadata from documents.
      • Invalid robots.txt file

      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – July 2024

    3. Accessibility Report – Compare WCAG Criteria by their Score or the Number of Issues
      The Accessibility Report offers a comparative analysis of a selected web page’s WCAG criteria— A, AA, AAA, and ARIA. A graph visualizes these analytics, displaying them based on their accessibility score or the number of issues each criterion has. The report also displays the most common issues on the web page, organized by the WCAG success criteria.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – July 2024
    4. Credit Summary to Track the Use of Scanned Pages and Documents
      EqualGround offers institutions credits for scanning web pages and documents. The Credits Usage Report tracks monthly credit usage and provides a usage history, allowing for trends to be analyzed.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – July 2024
    5. In-Depth Accessibility Scanning for Documents
      Documents will be scanned to ensure they comply with WCAG accessibility guidelines. Administrators can then access details for their documents to view a list of identified accessibility issues.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – July 2024
    6. New Accessibility Check for Color Contrast Issues
      To ensure sufficient color contrast between the text and the background, EqualGround will calculate the contrast ratio to identify occurrences of the issue. Website owners can then update their pages based on the report provided.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – July 2024
    7. Subscribe to EqualGround Email Notifications
      Users can subscribe to receive email notifications alerting them to specific actions on the platform, such as completed scans or when the usage limit is about to be reached.
      EqualGround Website Accessibility Scanning Platform Update – July 2024
  • July 19, 2024

    YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – July 2024

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

    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 a combined workflow for surveys and polls, a new Open Discussion question type, the option to upload images as possible answers for matching questions, the option to save geofence locations, restore deleted activities, view videos in embedded polls during PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, manually stop scheduled polls, and the option for participants to view their results on the mobile app.

     

    1. Combined Survey Questions into Polls Providing Options for Graded and Ungraded Questions
      To streamline our process, we’ve combined the survey and poll activities. Polls will now include all question types and can be graded or left ungraded on a per-question basis.
      YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – July 2024
    2. New Question Type: Open Discussion
      Engage now allows Creators to include the Open Discussion question in their polls. This new question type allows participants to freely express their thoughts and opinions without being graded.
      YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – July 2024
    3. Upload Images as Possible Answers for Multiple-Choice Questions
      Creators can now upload images as answers for multiple-choice questions, allowing participants to choose from a list of possible images and text.
      YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – July 2024
    4. Save Geofenced Locations for the Attendance Activity
      Routinely used geofenced locations can now be saved, allowing creators to select from a pre-saved list when creating an attendance.YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – July 2024
    5. Restore Deleted Activities from the Recycle Bin
      Creators can recover an activity from their Recycle Bin if it was accidentally deleted.
      YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – July 2024
    6. Watch Embedded Videos in Polls During PowerPoint and Keynote Presentations
      Creators who embed videos in their polls and incorporate them into PowerPoint or Keynote presentations can showcase videos directly within their slides.
      YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – July 2024
    7. Manually Stop Scheduled Polls
      Previously, scheduled polls would remain active until their end date. Now, scheduled polls can be manually stopped anytime by clicking the Stop Poll button.
      YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – July 2024
    8. Participants Can View the Gradebook on the Mobile App
      We’ve updated the mobile app to allow participants to view the gradebook for all activities.
      YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – July 2024