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Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2024-09-11 Known Issues tag.
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Table of Contents
- Interface Updates
- Navigation
- Lucid Link Text Update
- SIS Import
- Warning Messages
- SpeedGrader
- Rich Content Editor Features Available
Interface Updates
Navigation
Lucid Link Text Update
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Affected Feature Areas |
Course Navigation |
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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
When enabled in Course Navigation, the Lucid link text is updated to Lucid (Whiteboard).
Change Benefit
This update allows instructors and students who are unfamiliar with Lucid to quickly grasp its value and the tools now available to them for free through Canvas.
Feature Workflow
Course Navigation Lucid Link
When enabled in the Course Navigation, the Lucid link text is updated.
SIS Import
Warning Messages
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Affected Feature Areas |
SIS Imports |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
SIS Data-import |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
On the Account-level SIS import page, a warning message informs users of the risks associated with selecting the This is a full batch update checkbox. Additionally, a confirmation modal appears when initiating data processing.
Change Benefit
This update helps prevent accidental or unintended SIS import actions that could have significant consequences.
Feature Workflow
SIS Import Warning Message
On the SIS import page, a warning informs users of the risks associated with selecting the This is a full batch update checkbox.
Confirm Changes Modal
After clicking the Process Data button, a confirmation modal displays.
SpeedGrader
Rich Content Editor Features Available
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Affected Feature Areas |
SpeedGrader |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
In SpeedGrader, certain Rich Content Editor (RCE) features are available when commenting. Additionally, instructors can edit comment drafts. The available RCE features include:
- Heading
- Bold
- Italic
- Underline
- Font color
- Insert Hyperlink
- Bullets
Note: Instructors and students can view formatted comments in all locations where comments are accessible.
Change Benefit
This change allows instructors to provide more detailed and formatted feedback to students by emphasizing key points, organizing information clearly, and including external resources directly in their comments. This enhanced feedback improves communication, making it easier for students to understand the feedback and take action on it.
Feature Workflow
SpeedGrader Rich Content Editor Features Available
In SpeedGrader, instructors can utilize certain Rich Content Editor features when drafting a comment.
Edit Icon for Comment Drafts
To continue editing a comment draft, click the Edit icon [1]. The saved content will then be reloaded into the Rich Content Editor for further editing [2].
Change Log
2024-09-03
2024-09-03
2024-08-30
