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Table of Contents
- Interface Updates
- Calendar
- Delete Assignment Calendar Event
- Files
- Availability Times
- Profile
- Empty Field Text
- Other Updates
- Gradebook
- Individual Gradebook Update
Interface Updates
Calendar
Delete Assignment Calendar Event
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Affected Feature Areas |
Calendar |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to User |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In the Calendar, when deleting an assignment event, the Confirm Deletion modal text is updated.
Change Benefit
This update provides clarity when deleting assignment events.
Feature Workflow
Calendar Assignment Event Confirm Deletion Modal
The Confirm Deletion modal includes the following text: Deleting this event will also delete the associated assignment.
Files
Availability Times
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Affected Feature Areas |
Files |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related Ideas |
[Files] Option to specify the visibility *time* when setting visibility dates |
Summary
In Files, when setting availability dates, instructors can also set availability times.
Change Benefit
This update gives instructors greater flexibility in setting file availability for students.
Feature Workflow
File Availability Times
In addition to availability dates, instructors can manually enter the From Time [1] and the Until Time [2]. Then click the Update button [3].
Profile
Empty Field Text
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Affected Feature Areas |
Profile |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In a user’s profile, if fields are empty, text indicates that the information is not provided.
Change Benefit
This update helps users manage their profile information.
Feature Workflow
User Profile Sections
When fields are empty, text indicates that the information is not provided.
Other Updates
Gradebook
Individual Gradebook Update
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Affected Feature Areas |
Individual Gradebook |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In the Individual Gradebook, the Mute checkbox is removed. Additionally, performance and maintenance enhancements are made.
Change Benefit
This change improves the performance and user experience related to the Individual Gradebook.
Change Log
2024-07-19
