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Category: Instructional Tools News & Updates
Top Hat: Lifetime access to textbook copies
Students are now provided with lifetime access to a read-only copy of any textbook they purchase through Top Hat. With this feature, students have continued access to the textbooks they have purchased even after their course has ended. All questions embedded throughout lifetime access copies of textbooks are locked and all assessment material (such as … Continue reading Top Hat: Lifetime access to textbook copies
Webex: Customized Views, Improved Stage Options, Mobile Enhancements
The Webex 41.4 update includes the following enhancements to Webex Meetings: Zoom In and Zoom Out in Grid View, Customize the Stage View, Simplified Layout Options, Sync my Stage for Everyone, Customized Layouts Attendee Support, and iPhone Breakout Room Host Support.
Studio Release: Chromebook compatibility (March 30, 2021)
In this Studio release (March 30), Chromebook users can seamlessly capture their screen or webcam and upload their video to Studio.
LinkedIn Learning is now available as an external app in Canvas
On Monday, April 12, 2021, LinkedIn Learning will become available as an external app in Canvas. View the LinkedIn Learning tech page for more insight into how you might incorporate it into your Canvas course.
Canvas Release: Course availability date enhancements (April 17, 2021)
The April 17, 2021 Canvas Release includes updates to Course Availability Date Enhancements. Instructors can now choose to use term or course start and end dates via a dropdown in the course settings. Term dates specified by the institution are now visible in this same location.
Canvas Deploy: Gradebook tooltip, delayed announcements, external apps and assignment scores (April 14, 2021)
The April 14, 2021 Canvas Deploy addresses feature and bug fixes for Gradebook tooltips, delayed announcements and the Safari browser, and external apps (LTI) and Complete/Incomplete assignment types.
Microsoft Immersive Reader now available for free
Microsoft Immersive Reader, a free tool that uses proven techniques to improve reading for all, is now available within Canvas.
Canvas Deploy: Submit Assignment button, Limited attempts on external apps, gradebook refresh (March 31, 2021)
The March 31, 2021, Canvas Deploy includes changes to the submit assignment button label, properly accounting for limited attempts on external apps, and improved speed in the gradebook by eliminating a page refresh when switching views.
Canvas Release: Learning Mastery Gradebook, File Previews, Submission Reassignments, Course Availability Dates, and Webcam Submissions (March 20, 2021)
The March 20, 2021 Canvas Release includes updates to the Learning Mastery Gradebook, File Previews, Submission Reassignments, Course Availability Dates, and Webcam Submissions.