Canvas Feature Updates – September 2024
Navigation – Lucid Link Text Update
Production Environment Availability: 9/11/2024
When enabled in Course Navigation, the Lucid LTI link text is updated to Lucid (Whiteboard). 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. When enabled in the Course Navigation, the Lucid link text is updated.
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SpeedGrader – Rich Content Editor Features Available
Production Environment Availability: 9/11/2024
In SpeedGrader, certain Rich Content Editor (RCE) features are available when commenting. 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. Additionally, instructors can edit comment drafts. The available RCE features include:
- Bullets
- Heading
- Bold
- Italic
- Underline
- Font color
- Insert Hyperlink
In SpeedGrader, instructors can utilize certain Rich Content Editor features when drafting a comment.
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Note: Instructors and students can view formatted comments in all locations where comments are accessible.
SpeedGrader – Equation Editor Added to Rich Content Editor
The Equation Editor function is added to the Rich Content Editor in SpeedGrader. This feature enables instructors to incorporate math equations into their comments on assignments. When writing a comment in Speedgrader, click the Equation icon to add math equations.
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Then, the Equation Editor displays for instructors.
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