Learning Technology Archive Sept2022-Aug2023
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Academic Technology Update
August 19, 2023
CANVAS: Enhanced Gradebook Filter Feature Enforcement RCE - Edit Course Link Sidebar Update
ZOOM: Minimum Client Version
MICROSOFT 365: Microsoft Teams Classes in Canvas Teams & SharePoint Outreach M365 Updates
Canvas
Gradebook - Enhanced Gradebook Filter Feature Enforcement
Enhanced Gradebook Filter Feature Screencast Links to an external site.
This update provides instructors with a more efficient and intuitive way to organize and sort their gradebooks.
Note: Gradebook data will remain filtered until the filter is removed.
Import, Export and, Settings Buttons
The Import and Export options display as buttons [1]. Additionally, View Options are now available in Settings [2]. You can now create and save multi-level filters and export the gradebook's "current view" [3].
For more information, see the Enhanced Gradebook Filter instructor guides Links to an external site..
Rich Content Editor - Edit Course Link Sidebar Update
RCE Edit Course Link Sidebar Update Screencast Links to an external site.
When editing a course link, the sidebar is updated to allow users to view the name of the current link and choose a replacement from all available course links. Previously, users could only update the text and view the link URL.
Edit Course Link Sidebar
When editing a course link, to update a link, view the name of the current link [1], choose a replacement link [2] and click the Replace button [3].
The Product Blog - Links to an external site., Update on Faster Access to Item Analysis in New Quizzes, Links to an external site. and Quarterly Update from New Quizzes - Q2 2023 Links to an external site.
Zoom
Zoom Updates
Minimum Client Version – 5.15.5 on all platforms - August 18th
Release Notes for Zoom Rooms Links to an external site., Windows Links to an external site., Mac Links to an external site., Linux Links to an external site., iOS Links to an external site., Android Links to an external site. and Web Links to an external site.
Microsoft 365
Canvas + Microsoft Teams Classes
Microsoft Teams Classes is an external tool that helps instructors and students easily navigate between Canvas and Microsoft Teams. Users can access their class teams associated with their course directly from within Canvas. This is an approved solution if you plan to use Slack in your course. We are currently pilot testing the Microsoft Teams/Canvas integration. Email canvas@utlists.utexas.edu if you are interested in participating in the pilot.
Microsoft Teams & SharePoint Outreach
Teams training is now available in UTLearn Links to an external site.! If you or your c/s/u are interested in group Microsoft Teams and/or SharePoint training, please contact tlc-training@austin.utexas.edu
Microsoft 365 Updates
- Present your Microsoft Forms Survey or Quiz – now available Links to an external site.
- Join the UT M365 Teams channel to learn tips and tricks – Request to Join Now! Links to an external site.
Box
- Trash retention period has increased from 30 days to 90 days. Helps end users with restoring accidental deletions. Setting is in line with default SharePoint Recycle Bin setting (93 days)
- Annual BoxWorks customer and developer event on October 11th. Register here Links to an external site.
June 17, 2023
CANVAS: Bulk Publish/Unpublish Module Items New Quizzes - "Do Not Display in Gradebook" Checkbox Deploy Notes
ZOOM: Minimum Client Version
MICROSOFT 365: Microsoft Teams Classes in Canvas Teams & SharePoint Outreach M365 Updates
Canvas
Bulk Publish/Unpublish Module Items
Why the Change? This change provides instructors additional options and improves efficiency when publishing Modules.
Screencast: Bulk Publish and Unpublish Module Items Links to an external site.
Workflow: In Modules, instructors can bulk publish all modules or individual modules. Instructors have the option to publish all modules and items, publish all modules only, or unpublish all modules and items. Additionally, the publish icon on individual modules is updated to include a Module status menu. This menu includes the options to publish module and all items, publish module only or unpublish module and all items for individual modules.
In the Modules page, click the Publish All button [1] and select an option [2].
Modules Publish All Button
To view the module status menu of individual Modules, click the Module Status Menu [1]. Then, in the drop down menu, select the desired option [2].
Individual Module Publish Options Menu
Additional Details
Bulk unpublish is not available for any Files. Additionally, an unpublished module overrides the state of individual module items. If an item is published within an unpublished module, students cannot view the item on the Modules page but can still view the published items in other areas of Canvas. However, they will not be able to interact with the item until the module is published.
New Quizzes "Do Not Display in Gradebook" Checkbox
Why the Change? This change allows instructors to remove unwanted content in the gradebook related to zero-point practice quizzes.
Screencast: New Quizzes Practice Zero Point New Quiz Links to an external site.
Workflow: Instructors can choose to not display a column in the gradebook or student page when creating a zero-point practice New Quiz.
When creating a New Quiz worth zero points, select the Do not display in gradebook or the student’s grade page checkbox.
New Quiz Do Not Display in Gradebook or the Student's Grade Page Checkbox
Additional Details
When the Do not display in gradebook or the student’s grade page checkbox is selected, the Do not count this assignment towards the final grade checkbox becomes unavailable. If the Do not display in gradebook or the student’s grade page checkbox is not selected, a column displays in the Gradebook and student grade page as the default.
Deploy Notes
- Courses: Filter by Public Courses Checkbox Links to an external site. | Admins
- Gradebook: View Gradebook Menu Location and Name Update Links to an external site. | Instructors, TAs
- Assignments: External Tools Add Rubric Button Links to an external site. | Instructors, TAs, Designers
Zoom
Zoom Updates
Minimum Client Version – 5.14.10 on all platforms - June 30th
- Custom Text Color for Captions and Translations
- Enable “Auto-Start Captions” from the client to request captions in all meetings/webinars
- Additional Gallery View Options Links to an external site. (such as sorting video tiles by name)
Release Notes for Zoom Rooms Links to an external site., Windows Links to an external site., Mac Links to an external site., Linux Links to an external site., iOS Links to an external site., Android Links to an external site. and Web Links to an external site.
Microsoft 365
Canvas + Microsoft Teams Classes
Microsoft Teams Classes is an external tool that helps instructors and students easily navigate between Canvas and Microsoft Teams. Users can access their class teams associated with their course directly from within Canvas. This is an approved solution if you plan to use Slack in your course. We are currently pilot testing the Microsoft Teams/Canvas integration. Email canvas@utlists.utexas.edu if you are interested in participating in the pilot.
Microsoft Teams & SharePoint Outreach
Teams training is now available in UTLearn Links to an external site.! If you or your c/s/u are interested in group Microsoft Teams and/or SharePoint training, please contact tlc-training@austin.utexas.edu
Microsoft 365 Updates
- Present your Microsoft Forms Survey or Quiz – now available Links to an external site.
- Join the UT M365 Teams channel to learn tips and tricks – Request to Join Now! Links to an external site.
May 20, 2023
CANVAS: New Quizzes - Rich Content Editor and SpeedGrader - Additional Quick Links Deploy Notes
ZOOM: Zoom Updates
PANOPTO: Feature Change - Comments and MP4 Download Video Layout
MICROSOFT 365: Microsoft Teams Classes in Canvas Teams & SharePoint Outreach
QUALTRICS: Accessibility Update
Canvas
Fall 2023 Canvas Course Shells will be created on Friday, May 26th
New Quizzes - Rich Content Editor
Why the Change? This update provides instructors the ability to access a math editor, add media recordings, and change the view between HTML editor and classic view for advanced users.
Screencast: New Quizzes Rich Content Editor in New Quizzes Links to an external site.
Workflow: When building a New Quiz, instructors can use the Rich Content Editor.
New Quizzes Build Page with Rich Content Editor
Student View New Quizzes Rich Content Editor
Note: This update also provides students the ability to record audio and video within the RCE of a New Quiz.
SpeedGrader
Why the Change? This update improves accessibility to SpeedGrader from various areas within Canvas.
Screencast: SpeedGrader Additional Quick Links Links to an external site. Links to an external site.
Workflow: SpeedGrader quick links are added to Options menus for Assignments, Graded Discussions, Modules, Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes.
In Assignments, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link using the Options menu.
Assignment SpeedGrader Quick Link
In Modules, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link for Assignments, Classic Quizzes New Quizzes and Graded Discussions using the Options Menu.
Modules SpeedGrader Quick Link
In the Assignment View page, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link using the Options Menu.
Assignment View SpeedGrader Quick Link
In the Assignment Edit page, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link using the Options Menu.
Assignment Edit Page SpeedGrader Quick Link
In the Quizzes page, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link using the Options Menu.
Quizzes Page SpeedGrader Quick Link
When in the build page of a New Quiz, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link in the Options Menu.
New Quiz Build Page SpeedGrader Quick Link
Additionally, when in the Moderate page of a New Quiz, instructors can view a SpeedGrader button.
New Quiz Moderate Page SpeedGrader Quick Link
Note: If an item has not been published, the SpeedGrader quick link does not display.
Deploy Notes
- Assignments: Green Publish Icon Color Update Links to an external site. | Instructors, TAs, Designers
- RCE: Expanding Toolbar Links to an external site. and Drag and Drop or Paste Multiple Files Links to an external site. | All Users
- Announcements: Email Notification Reply Warning for Groups Links to an external site. | All Users
Zoom
Zoom Updates
Minimum Client Version – 5.13.11 on all platforms
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- Q&A in Meetings Links to an external site. – available now, will enable across tenant for summer semester
- Create breakout rooms based on poll results Links to an external site.
- Zoom Network Connectivity Tool Links to an external site.
- Time remaining timer Links to an external site. support for recurring meetings
Release Notes for Zoom Rooms Links to an external site., Windows Links to an external site., Mac Links to an external site., Linux Links to an external site., iOS Links to an external site., Android Links to an external site. and Web Links to an external site.
Panopto
Panopto Updates
Feature Change – Comments
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- Comments will now default as “Private” and be only viewable to Creators for moderation Links to an external site.
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- Can be reverted to Public or disabled at the folder or video level Links to an external site.. Note: 'Public' is anyone who has access to view the recording.
Feature Change – MP4 Download video layout
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- Now set to Side-by-Side to ensure the shared screen recordings are completely visible.
- Changeable in the “Video Podcast” settings per video. Links to an external site.
Microsoft 365
Canvas + Microsoft Teams Classes
Microsoft Teams Classes is an external tool that helps instructors and students easily navigate between Canvas and Microsoft Teams. Users can access their class teams associated with their course directly from within Canvas. This is an approved solution if you plan to use Slack in your course. We are currently pilot testing the Microsoft Teams/Canvas integration. Email canvas@utlists.utexas.edu if you are interested in participating in the pilot.
Microsoft Teams & SharePoint Outreach
Teams training in now available in UTLearn Links to an external site.! If you or your c/s/u are interested in group Microsoft Teams and/or SharePoint training, please contact tlc-training@austin.utexas.edu
Qualtrics
Accessibility Update
On May 22, 2023, Qualtrics surveys must meet accessibility standards. Accessibility exceptions granted to Qualtrics survey creators will be removed on this date. Faculty, staff and students who have created surveys should review existing survey accessibility if future use is planned Links to an external site.. Please review these workarounds/alternatives:
- Qualtrics Accessibility Update Links to an external site. sent on April 6th
- Video Response Questions Links to an external site. access was disabled from our account May 12, 2023
April 15, 2023
CANVAS: New Quizzes - Grade by Question and Share Item Bank to Current Course Deploy Notes
ZOOM: Zoom Updates
MICROSOFT 365: Microsoft Teams Classes in Canvas Teams & SharePoint Outreach
QUALTRICS: Accessibility Update
Canvas
New Quizzes - Grade by Question in SpeedGrader
Why the Change? This change improves efficiency for instructors when marking grades.
Screencast: New Quizzes Grade by Question in SpeedGrader Links to an external site.
Workflow: In SpeedGrader, click the Settings Icon [1] and select Options from the drop-down menu [2]
SpeedGrader Settings Icon
Select Grade by Question [1], then click the Save Settings [1] button.
SpeedGrader Settings Modal
When in Grade by Question mode and interacting with a question, the Update score button location has been updated[1]. Additionally, instructors can navigate between students with the Previous Student and Next Student Buttons [2].
Updated Grade by Question Buttons
When a student does not have the same active question, a modal displays to notify the instructor the question is not available for that student.
Question Not Available Modal
Instructors can navigate between questions using the Question Navigation bar in SpeedGrader [1]. Additionally, for questions requiring manual grading, click the hyperlink to skip to the selected question [2]. Once graded, the question is removed from the summary box.
Question Navigation Bar and Question Hyperlinks
New Quizzes - Share Item Bank to Current Course
Why the Change? This change reduces extra steps to share an Item Bank and improves instructor workflows when building New Quizzes.
Screencast: New Quizzes Share Item Bank to Current Course Checkbox Links to an external site.
When creating a new item bank in the New Quizzes Build page, instructors can share the bank to the current course. Select the checkbox next to the course name.
Share with Course Checkbox
Deploy Notes
- Notifications: File Summary Descriptions Links to an external site. | All Users
- New Quizzes: Outcomes Analysis Report Export Links to an external site. | Instructors
- Feature Preview: Admin Analytics Links to an external site. | Sub-acct Admins
- Gradebook: Sort Assignments by Excused Submissions and Unposted Grades Links to an external site. | Instructors
Zoom
Zoom Updates
- Minimum Client Version – 5.13.11 on all platforms
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- Q&A in Meetings Links to an external site. – available now, will enable across tenant for summer semester
- Create breakout rooms based on poll results Links to an external site.
- Zoom Network Connectivity Tool Links to an external site.
- Time remaining timer Links to an external site. support for recurring meetings
- Release Notes for Zoom Rooms Links to an external site., Windows Links to an external site., Mac Links to an external site., Linux Links to an external site., iOS Links to an external site., Android Links to an external site. and Web Links to an external site.
Microsoft 365
Canvas + Microsoft Teams Classes
Microsoft Teams Classes is an external tool that helps instructors and students easily navigate between Canvas and Microsoft Teams. Users can access their class teams associated with their course directly from within Canvas. This is an approved solution if you plan to use Slack in your course. We are currently pilot testing the Microsoft Teams/Canvas integration. Email canvas@utlists.utexas.edu if you are interested in participating in the pilot.
Microsoft Teams & SharePoint Outreach
Microsoft Teams and SharePoint outreach and consultations are getting off the ground. If you or your c/s/u are interested, please contact tlc-training@austin.utexas.edu
Qualtrics
Accessibility Update
On May 22, 2023, Qualtrics surveys must meet accessibility standards. Accessibility exceptions granted to Qualtrics survey creators will be removed on this date. Faculty, staff and students who have created surveys should review existing survey accessibility if future use is planned Links to an external site.. Please review these workarounds/alternatives:
- Qualtrics Accessibility Update Links to an external site. sent on April 6th. More communication to follow
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Qualtrics is redesigning the survey platform for accessibility. To accomplish that, question types/functions/features are being redesigned for compatibility with the Simple Layout Links to an external site.
- File Upload question type is accessible using Simple Layout only (not accessible in flat layout)
March 18, 2023
CANVAS: Ally Accessibility Platform Enabled Submit Assignment on Behalf of Student Deploy Notes
ZOOM: Zoom Updates
MICROSOFT 365: Microsoft Teams Classes in Canvas Teams & SharePoint Outreach
Canvas
Ally Accessibility Platform Enabled
This Spring 2023 semester is all about LEARNING how to curate accessible course materials and why that matters. Your course wasn't created in one day and fixing inaccessible content will take time. Start small and build upon each success! Working in Canvas and with the Ally accessibility platform, we hope you become more familiar with common accessibility issues and start to develop course content with accessibility in mind. For more information, please view the Ally Accessibility Platform guide.
Overview for Instructors |
Alternative Accessible Formats |
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Submit Assignment on Behalf of Student
Why the change? This update allows instructors the option to support students in situations that need an alternative means of submission.
Screencast Video: Assignments Submit Assignment on Behalf of Student Links to an external site.
When the Submission-submit on behalf of student permission is enabled, instructors can submit a file upload assignment on behalf of a student in the Gradebook. The submission includes the timestamp and who submitted the assignment. Additionally, the instructor can submit multiple files at a time for a single student and submit beyond the availability date.
Grade Detail Tray in the Gradebook
In the Gradebook, locate the assignment and click the Grade Detail Tray icon.
Grade Detail Tray Submit for Student Link
Click the Submit for Student link.
Upload File Modal
Choose the file(s) to upload [1] then click the Submit button [2].
Assignment Submission Details in Grade Details tray
The timestamp and who submitted the assignment on behalf of the student display in the Grade Detail Tray.
Assignment Submission Details in SpeedGrader
Instructors can also view the timestamp and submitter in SpeedGrader.
Assignment Submission Details in Student View
In Assignment Details, students can view the timestamp and who submitted the assignment on their behalf.
Note: Instructors can only submit to assignments on behalf of students when File Upload is one of the available submission types.
Deploy Notes
Zoom
Zoom Updates
- Breakout Rooms 100 enabled for all accounts
- Zoom Network Connectivity Tool Links to an external site.
- Time remaining timer Links to an external site. support for recurring meetings
- Create breakout rooms based on poll results Links to an external site.
Microsoft 365
Canvas + Microsoft Teams Classes
Microsoft Teams Classes is an external tool that helps instructors and students easily navigate between Canvas and Microsoft Teams. Users can access their class teams associated with their course directly from within Canvas. This is an approved solution if you plan to use Slack in your course. We are currently pilot testing the Microsoft Teams/Canvas integration. Email canvas@utlists.utexas.edu if you are interested in participating in the pilot.
Microsoft Teams & SharePoint Outreach
Microsoft Teams and SharePoint outreach and consultations are getting off the ground. If you’re interested, please contact tlc-training@austin.utexas.edu.
February 18, 2023
CANVAS: Deploy Notes
Canvas
**No Release Notes for Feb. 18, next scheduled release is March 18th**
Deploy Notes
- Pages: Front Page Tag Update Links to an external site. | Admin, Instructors/TAs/Designers
- Assignments: LTI Deep Linking Line Items Links to an external site. | Admin, Instructors/TAs/Designers
- Gradebook: Missing Status Keyboard Shortcut for Set Default Grade Links to an external site. | Instructors/TAs
- Announcements: Email Notification Reply Warning Links to an external site. | All Users
- Rich Content Editor [All Users]: Keyboard Shortcut Modal Update Links to an external site. and RCE Supports Pasting and the Drag and Drop of Content Links to an external site.
The Product Blogs - Update from New Quizzes - Q4 2022 Links to an external site. and New Ideas & Themes Now Live Links to an external site.
January 21, 2023
CANVAS: Update on RCE in New Quizzes (blog) Deploy Notes
QUALTRICS: 5/22 Deadline to Meet Accessibility Standards
BOX: 2/13 Data Retention Enforcement
Canvas
Turning Off the New Rich Content Editor in New Quizzes
Canvas turned on the new Rich Content Editor Links to an external site. (RCE) at the very end of last year Links to an external site. while most of us were on winter break. You may have noticed the RCE working before the start of classes. Unfortunately, they identified a bug that causes content within a quiz (course media, files, pages, etc), or a math equation to improperly copy over during a course copy if it was added to the quiz with the new RCE. This only affects New Quiz content that was created after the new RCE was enabled for New Quizzes on December 17, 2022 and then copied to a new course.
For more information, you can read the Product Blog, https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/The-Product-Blog/Turning-Off-the-New-Rich-Content-Editor-in-New-Quizzes/ba-p/550133 Links to an external site.
Deploy Notes for Jan. 4
- Rich Content Editor (RCE): Single Click Toolbar Buttons Links to an external site. | All Users
- Gradebook: Missing Status Keyboard Shortcut Links to an external site. | Instructors
- Grades: Printing Individual Assignment Feedback Comments Links to an external site.| All Users
Qualtrics
Updates
On May 22, 2023, Qualtrics surveys must meet accessibility standards. Accessibility exceptions granted to Qualtrics survey creators will be removed on this date. It is recommended that faculty, staff and students, who have created surveys, review existing survey accessibility if future use is planned Links to an external site.. Please review these workarounds/alternatives:
- File Upload question type and Qualtrics Web Accessibility Links to an external site.
- Qualtrics Accessibility - Change Likert Matrix Questions to Side by Side Questions Links to an external site.
Box
Updates
On February 13, 2023, Box data retention will be enforced consistent with UT Box eligibility Links to an external site.. If UT Box data from a departed colleague/student is currently shared with you, you will receive an email. Please follow instructions for copying the data to an external location
- If you plan on departing UT Austin, please prioritize removing your data from UT Box before 2/13/23.
- UTBox Links to an external site.
December 17, 2022
CANVAS: Student Feedback Visibility New Quizzes Updates RCE and Bulk Migration Tool Testing Deploy Notes Ally Accessibility Platform
ZOOM: Language Interpretation Release Notes
MICROSOFT 365: MS Teams Classes Teams Updates
Canvas
Student Feedback Visibility Updates
Why the change? These updates improve the visibility of assignment scores and new feedback comments for students. Additionally, the updated comment display allows students to view the comments alongside a submission.
Screencast Video: Grades - Student Feedback Visibility Update Links to an external site.
In the Student's View of the Grades page, placement for grade distribution, rubrics, and comments have been updated for consistency. The score column displays the assignment score and total score in a single column. Additionally, students view an unread indicator (blue dot) on the feedback button when a new comment is added to an assignment or a rubric, and comments display in a pop-out comment tray.
In the Grades page, the score column has been updated to display the score and total score in a single column [1]. When a new comment is added to a rubric, an indicator (blue dot) displays on the rubric button [2]. Additionally, when a new comment is added to an assignment an indicator and the number of comments displays on the feedback button [3].
Student Grades Page
To view feedback, click the View Feedback button to display comments in a pop-out tray. The unread indicator is removed after comments have been viewed.
Comment Pop-Out Tray
New Quizzes Updates
Why the change? This update brings the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to New Quizzes.
Feature Video: New Quizzes Rich Content Editor in New Quizzes Links to an external site.
This update provides instructors the ability to utilize the accessibility checker on questions and instructions, add media recordings within New Quizzes, and change the view between HTML editor and classic view for advanced users. Users can also access a math editor. Additionally, this update provides students with the ability to record audio and video within the RCE of a New Quiz.
Building a New Quiz Rich Content Editor View
When building a New Quiz, instructors can use the Rich Content Editor in the prompt and response fields.
Adding Responses to a New Quiz with the Rich Content Editor View
Additional New Quizzes Updates
- Blueprint Courses Support New Quiz Locking
Links to an external site.
- Blueprint Course Quiz Locking disables editing of New Quizzes in associated courses.
- Allow Clearing Selection of Multiple Choice Question Answers
Links to an external site.
- This update provides instructors the option to allow students to clear a multiple choice answer in New Quizzes.
- Fill in the Blank with Multiple Word Bank Improvements
Links to an external site.
- This update improves the Fill in the Blank multiple word bank answer option experience for students and instructors.
The Product Blog
RCE and Bulk Migration Tool - Call for customer testing and feedback Links to an external site.
With the addition of the Rich Content Editor (RCE) features mentioned above, Canvas is giving the community the opportunity to provide feedback that will go directly to the product team for evaluation. Please share your feedback by filling out this feedback form Links to an external site.. It will remain open until the January 21 release date.
Deploy Notes – 12/7 & 12/20
- Rich Content Editor (RCE): Word Count Status Bar Modal Links to an external site. | All Users
- Rich Content Editor Supports the Pasting and Drag and Drop of Content Links to an external site. | All Users
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- For more information related to this feature, see the RCE Drag and Drop blog Links to an external site..
- Course Settings: Import and Copy Blueprint Course Settings Links to an external site.
Ally Accessibility Platform
Starting this spring 2023 semester, we will make the Ally accessibility platform available to instructors and students. The platform integrates directly with Canvas and provides simple, step-by-step guidance on how to present course materials in a way that best supports student success. Improving accessibility, which is a core feature of the platform, helps improve the learning experience for all students and ensures students with disabilities have better access to course materials. Providing additional formats for required readings also improves usability for mobile devices. The platform also generates alternative formats of your course files that can greatly improve students’ experience — allowing students to access HTML versions for their phones, ePub versions for their tablets, MP3 versions for audio, and electronic braille versions.
From the beginning of the spring 2023 term through spring break, the Ally accessibility platform will be available to any UT faculty member who would like to opt-in and be a part of the initial, limited rollout. After spring break, it will be rolled out to all faculty and automatically enabled in all Canvas courses.
If you are an instructor, you can request early access to the Ally platform Links to an external site. for your courses. (Please note that there will be limited support for early adopters of the Ally accessibility platform.)
Zoom
New Add On Option - Language Interpretation
Users that would like to include interpreters in their meetings or webinars now have the ability to enable Language Interpretation. This allows the host to designate up to 20 participants as interpreters on the web portal or during a Zoom session.
When the meeting or webinar starts, the host can start the interpretation feature which will allow the interpreters to provide their own audio channels for the language they are translating to. Attendees can then select the audio channel to hear the translated audio in their language of choice, as well as the option to mute the original audio instead of hearing it at a lower volume in their chosen language.
Using Language Interpretation in your meeting or webinar Links to an external site.
If you are interested in this optional add-on, please reach out to the UT Zoom team, Zoom@utexas.edu
Release Notes
Zoom Rooms Links to an external site., Windows Links to an external site., Mac Links to an external site., Linux Links to an external site., iOS Links to an external site., Android Links to an external site. and Web Links to an external site.
Microsoft 365
Canvas + Microsoft Teams Classes
Microsoft Teams Classes is an external tool that helps instructors and students easily navigate between Canvas and Microsoft Teams. Users can access their class teams associated with their course directly from within Canvas. This is an approved solution if you plan to use Slack in your course.
We are currently pilot testing the Microsoft Teams/Canvas integration. Email canvas@utlists.utexas.edu if you are interested in participating in the pilot.
Microsoft Teams Updates
- Assigned Seating Teams meeting organizer can now assign seats in Together Mode for all participants in a meeting.
- View an entire chat thread in search Links to an external site.. Now when you select a message in your search results in Teams, you can see the entire message thread, regardless of how old the message is.
- Send your message later. Links to an external site. To use the Schedule and Send feature, compose your message as usual and then long press the send button to schedule the message.
- Start a group chat Links to an external site. with your different groups. Teams chat with distribution groups, mail-enabled security groups, and your Office 365 groups.
November 19, 2022
CANVAS: Account/Subaccount Calendar Outcome Alignment Summary Tab New Quizzes Updates Deploy Notes
ZOOM: Sign Language Interpretation Zoomtopia 2022 On Demand
MICROSOFT 365: Teams Updates
Canvas
Calendar: Account/Subaccount Calendar
Why the change? This update allows institutions to share important events and dates with instructors and students. In Canvas Calendars, users have the option to subscribe to Account Calendars in the Other Calendars section.
Screencast Video: Calendar - Account Calendar Links to an external site.
Once an account or subaccount calendar has been created, users can go to the Canvas Calendar to add a "Other Calendar."
Other Calendars Add Icon
In the Canvas Calendar,
Add Calendar Options Select an Account Calendar [1], then click Save Changes [2].
Events display in the calendar for users that subscribe to the Account Calendar.
User Calendar Monthly View
Notes
- Existing calendar events do not merge to an Account Calendar.
- Users are not automatically added to Account Calendars and must subscribe to the Account Calendars to view important dates.
- Account Calendar events do not currently display in the Dashboard List View.
Outcome Alignment Summary Tab
Why the change? This update allows instructors to quickly view a summary of alignments to the Outcomes in their course. Additionally, instructors can use a filter to view all Outcomes, view only those with alignments or those without alignments.
Screencast Video - Improved Management Outcomes Alignment Summary Tab Links to an external site.
When Improved Management Outcomes is enabled, the Alignments tab displays in the Outcomes page.
Outcomes Alignment Summary Tab
To view Outcomes with alignments and without alignments, Click the All Outcomes drop-down Menu.
Outcome Alignment Summary Tab Filter
In the Outcomes Alignment tab, instructors can view the number of course content items aligned to an outcome [1] and which course content items are aligned to each outcome [2].
Outcome Alignment Summary
New Quizzes Updates
New Quizzes Update: We’re Listening: New Quizzes Features, Classic Quizzes Timeline Links to an external site. (they are removing the Classic Quiz "end of life" date)
We're Listening Part 2: Product Roadmap & Idea Conversations Links to an external site.
Idea Conversations: What Comes Next? Links to an external site.
New Quizzes Community Hub Links to an external site.
Deploy Notes - 10/26 and 11/9
- To Do List: Display Separate To Do Lists Links to an external site. (Differentiate between Student/Instructor lists)
- SpeedGrader: Speech-To-Text Recognizes Chrome Browser Set Languages Links to an external site. | Instructors
- Outcomes: Outcome Service Results to Canvas Reporting Links to an external site. | New Quiz outcome data
Early Bird Registration for InstructureCon 2023 in Denver, CO; July 26 – 28
"It’s finally time to get back together again and have the best “eduventure” yet. We’ll have more ways than ever before to collaborate, learn, and have fun, not to mention a very special secret line-up of entertainment."
Zoom
New Feature - Sign Language Interpretation
Improved sign language interpretation with an independent, scalable window for viewers. For more information, please view the Sign Language Interpretation Links to an external site. page.
Zoomtopia 2022
Zoomtopia 2022 sessions now available On Demand Links to an external site.
Microsoft 365
Blog - Microsoft Teams performance improves with framework upgrade Links to an external site.
October 15, 2022
CANVAS: Schedule Page Publication Multi-File Submissions New Quizzes Updates Deploy Notes
ZOOM: Zoomtopia Nov. 8-9
MICROSOFT 365: Microsoft 365 Webinar Series Auto-terminate Stale Teams Meetings
Canvas
Nov. 4 - Spring 2023 course shells created in Canvas
Pages: Schedule Page Publication
Why the change? This update allows instructors to prepare and schedule pages in advance to automatically publish in a course.
Screencast Video - Release Screencast: Pages Schedule Page Publication Links to an external site.
When editing a page, select a Publish At date [1] and enter a Time [2].
Edit Page Publish At Field
Click Save.
Edit Page Save Button
In Modules and Pages, instructors can view when a page is scheduled to publish. Note: Scheduled pages remain invisible to students until the publish date and time.
Schedule Page to Publish Icon
Speedgrader: Multi-File Submissions Display as Single Submission for Third-Party Tools
Previously, when using third-party tools to submit assignments, each file displayed as a separate submission. This update allows instructors to view submissions with multiple files together as a single submission in Speedgrader.
Multi-File Submission Speedgrader Display
New Quizzes Updates
- Q3 Achievements Links to an external site.
- Rich Content Editor Update Links to an external site.
- Q4 Objectives Links to an external site.
New Quizzes Community Hub Links to an external site.
The new quizzes spaces in the community were combined to create a more seamless experience and streamline access to the resources available.
Transparency into Quiz Planning Links to an external site. → an overview of priorities, in order. This is a live look at the development planning board and is consistently updated by the Canvas Quizzes Product team
Deploy Notes - 9/22 and 10/12
- Rich Content Editor - External Link Icon Update Links to an external site. (The icon identifying the use of external links has been updated.)
- Speedgrader - New Quizzes Grade Sync Update Links to an external site. (In Speedgrader, syncing grade changes from a New Quiz have improved.)
- RCE Icon Maker - Use Custom Images in Icons Links to an external site. (Instructors can upload and crop custom images and course images in the Rich Content Editor Icon Maker.)
- Course Settings - File Visibility Access Links to an external site. (This update allows instructors to manage the visibility of specific files in public courses for students.)
Zoom
Save the Date! Zoomtopia Nov. 8 - 9
Zoom's sixth annual user conference, Zoomtopia 2022, will be a hybrid event on Nov. 8 and 9. This two-day experience offers interactive and engaging sessions, customer panels, and guest speakers designed to provide value and offer a glimpse into the future of communications. Register/View Agenda Links to an external site.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Webinar Series
UT is partnering with Microsoft to offer various webinars to help faculty, staff and students better utilize the tools, applications and resources in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Sessions will be independent and interested attendees are encouraged to register for one or all depending on their need and/or interest in the topic. All sessions will be recorded and shared after via an information resource provided by the presenter.
Microsoft Webinar Series Part One - OneDrive and Microsoft Word Collaboration
Future topics will include: Outlook, Microsoft Teams (basic and advanced), PowerPoint, Forms, OneNote, Advanced OneDrive and Whiteboard.
Auto-terminate Stale Meetings
In an upcoming release, Microsoft Teams will auto-terminate stale meetings after 10 minutes. An orphaned connection stalls the post-meeting recording from initiating.
September 17, 2022
CANVAS: End Summer 2022 Term New Quizzes - Blueprint Sync Blueprint Course Supports Item Banks Deploy Notes
ZOOM: Language Interpretation Release Notes by OS
PANOPTO: Automated Translations (testing)
TEAMS: Q&A in Teams Meetings/Webinars 7x7 View in Teams Meetings What's New in Microsoft Teams for Education Links to an external site.
Canvas
End Summer 2022 Term
We will end the Summer 2022 term in Canvas on Friday, September 30, 2022. This will render those courses read-only for both instructors and students. You will still be able to view grades and download assignment submissions. For help extending summer courses, please visit our tutorial for more information, https://utexas.instructure.com/courses/633028/pages/course-term-dates Links to an external site..
New Quizzes - Blueprint Sync
Why the change? When a New Quiz is updated in a Blueprint course, admin and instructors can sync the changes across courses. This update allows Blueprint Admins/Instructors to update content or grammatical errors in New Quizzes using the blueprint and sync the changes across associated courses.
Screencast Video - Release Screencast: 2022-09-17 New Quiz Blueprint Sync Links to an external site.
New Quizzes - Blueprint Course Support for Item Banks
Why the change? In Blueprint courses, New Quiz Item Banks are supported, allowing for consistent Item Banks across associated courses.
Deploy Notes
Deploy Notes - September 14
- Calendar: Edit Event Start and End Time Drop-Down Menu Links to an external site. | All Users (added 9/2)
- Inbox: Improved Inbox Functionality Links to an external site. | All Users
There were no Canvas feature updates for August; however, deploys (bug fixes) were quite busy.
Deploy Notes - August 3 and August 17
- Gradebook: Message Students Who Default Subject Line
Links to an external site. | Instructors/TAs
Gradebook: Distribution Graph Statistics Update Links to an external site. | Students - SpeedGrader: Rubric Unsaved Changes Warning Links to an external site. | Instructors/TAs
- Rich Content Editor:
Links to an external site.Align Option Text Labels
Links to an external site. | All Users
Rich Content Editor: Document Link Disable Preview Option Links to an external site. | All Users
Zoom
Language Interpretation
Language Interpretation Links to an external site. - allows the host to designate up to 25 participants as interpreters during a Zoom meeting or webinar.
Operating System Updates
Zoom Rooms Links to an external site., Windows Links to an external site., Mac Links to an external site., iOS Links to an external site., Android Links to an external site., Linux Links to an external site., and Web Links to an external site.
Panopto
Automatic Speech Recognition Translations
Now available upon request, Panopto@utlists.utexas.edu. Still in testing phase, but we will generate translated captions on request with feedback.
Teams
Q&A in Teams Meetings/Webinars
Q&A in Teams meetings & webinars Links to an external site. - enable structured conversations where attendees ask questions, moderators review, and speakers answer those questions. You can add Q&A before or during a meeting or webinar.
- Disable meeting chat [optional]: If you don’t want attendees to use the meeting chat in addition to Q&A, select Disabled from the dropdown.
Gallery View - Now with up to 49 participant videos
Gallery is the default view during a Teams meeting. This view can include up to 49 other participant videos on supported devices using the Teams desktop app. If there are more than 49 participants in your meeting, Teams will show the people who turned their cameras on and are speaking the most.
Notes:
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Gallery view of up to 49 participant videos is only supported in the Teams desktop app.
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When using pop-out, Gallery view will show up to nine video participants on any device.
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Supported devices: Windows devices with the Intel 11th generation processor (or newer) with four or more cores and Mac devices with Apple Silicon (M1 and M2 chipsets or newer).
For people who haven't turned on their videos, Teams shows their profile pic instead (or their initials if they haven't added one). Depending on hardware and device capabilities, internet bandwidth, or whether content is shared or popped out, the number of videos displayed may be reduced.
What’s New in Microsoft Teams for Education | September 2022 - Blog post Links to an external site.