Intellum Release Notes | 2024
Outline
April 23
Accessibility Improvements (Intellum Platform - Maintenance)
As part of our ongoing commitment to Accessibility, we have released the following update:
- Session Items for an Event: In the learner view of an event, if there is more than one session the
<li>elements for the sessions are now grouped under the same parent element.
Additional Accessibility items coming over the next several weeks as we continue to improve the Platform experience for all users.
April 16
See Activity Indicators While Browsing Topics (Intellum Platform - Feature)
While browsing Topics, learners can now quickly see which content is recommended, required, or completed. The status of an activity is indicated with the same icons shown when browsing content on the home page or in search results.
April 9
New Direct Link to User’s Profile Settings (Intellum Platform - Update)
Now make it easier for a learner to update their user profile. If you appended your instance’s URL with /profiles/edit you will be taken to the page to edit your profile and user settings.
Additionally, a new variable for Letters dynamically adds the URL to a user’s profile settings page when sending Letters to learners. The recipient will be taken directly to the page to edit their profile when they click the URL, rather than having to click through to the edit page.
Learn more about editing your profile within the Intellum Platform.
New Locale: Spanish (Mexico) (Intellum Platform - Update)
A locale has been added to the Intellum Platform for Mexican Spanish to allow for even greater personalization and customization when translating content for Spanish-speaking learners.
Learn more about Locales and the Intellum Platform.
Accessibility Improvements (Intellum E-Commerce - Maintenance)
As part of our ongoing commitment to Accessibility, we have released the following updates:
- Purchase Credits page language attribute: When purchasing training credits, the HTML element now has a language attribute representing the locale of the page.
Additional Accessibility items are coming over the next several weeks as we continue to improve the Intellum experience for all users.
April 2
Accessibility Improvements (Intellum Platform - Maintenance)
As part of our ongoing commitment to Accessibility, we have released the following updates:
- Toggles for Topic Filters in Search Results: Improvements made to the text displayed to better accommodate screen-readers and other assistive technology.
- My Profile Page Tabs: Updated the tab role so that it’s assigned to the correct elements.
- ARIA-describedby References: Removed additional single quotation marks from the values for ARIA-describedby error messages.
Additional Accessibility items coming over the next several weeks as we continue to improve the Platform experience for all users.
March 26
Intellum Announcement: In-App Messaging and Notifications
Discover the newest features, actionable tips, and timely training sessions as you navigate through the Intellum Platform and Evolve. Intellum will soon start serving you in-app notifications, delivered using Userpilot, a product experience software.
NOTE: Userpilot is not an Intellum product. If you are interested in learning more about delivering in-app messages and notifications to your users with Userpilot, please visit userpilot.com.
Accessibility Improvements (Intellum Evolve - Maintenance)
As part of our ongoing commitment to Accessibility, Evolve has released the following updates:
- Title for Media Transcripts: Added a global title field for setting the title of a media transcript. Once set, the transcript title is now clearly differentiated from the transcript text in the pop-up. Set a global title in Course Settings > Globals > Media > Transcript Popup Title.
- Updated Subtitle and Audio Description icons and labels: Changed the default tooltip text and icons used to indicate the current state for video subtitles or audio description. This text can be customized in Course Settings > Globals > Media
- Flip Card Components Keyboard Operability: Flip Card Components can now be toggled by pressing the spacebar on the learner’s keyboard.
Learn more about Accessibility in Evolve.
Improved Password Security (Intellum Evolve - Update)
Evolve passwords just got stronger. Now, when an Evolve user updates their password or creates a new password, it must meet the following requirements:
Be at least 12 characters long (increased from 10)
Not appear on the forbidden password list (passwords commonly known to be security risks).
In addition, we have removed prior complexity restrictions that limited which characters could be used in a password.
Learn more about updating passwords in Evolve.
Accessibility Improvements (Intellum Social - Maintenance)
As part of our ongoing commitment to Accessibility, we have released the following updates:
- Social Groups “Sort By” select: Replaced ARIA label with element containing dropdown menu options.
March 19
Accessibility Improvements (Intellum Platform - Maintenance)
As part of our ongoing commitment to Accessibility, we have released the following updates:
History Page Filter now closes: On the learner-view History page, the keyboard can be used to navigate to and open the dropdown for the Filter options. It now closes when the user navigates away from it.
View All links on home page: The heading of the section containing the View All link now has an id whose value matches the value of the link’s aria-described by attribute.
Profile Page button contrast: Against either a dark or light background image, the borders of the Topics Followed and User Setting buttons now have at least a 3:1 color contrast.
Ratings and Reviews fully accessible: Focus is returned to the ratings stars after the review modal is closed.
Association of Current Password label in Reset Password form: the html label for the Current Password input now points correctly to current_password
Matching and Sequence Questions: improved accessibility for these two assessment questions
Additional Accessibility items coming over the next several weeks as we continue to improve the Platform experience for all users.
Learn more about Accessibility and the Intellum Platform.
Accessibility Improvements (Intellum Social - Maintenance)
As part of our ongoing commitment to Accessibility, we have released the following updates:
- Social Groups member access select: ARIA label is appropriately applied
March 12
Default ARIA Labeling for Buttons Updated (Intellum Evolve - Maintenance)
The default behavior for ARIA labels on buttons has been updated to match accessibility best practices. Now, any button that has ‘Button Text’ set by Evolve defaults (ex: “Submit” or “Reset”) has no default ARIA label.
The ARIA labels for buttons can be set manually by going to Course Settings > Globals > Buttons.
March 5
Video on iPhone Now Plays Inline (Intellum Evolve - Feature)
When a learner accesses an Evolve course using an iPhone and Safari’s mobile browser, videos now begin playing inline.
This matches the behavior of other video players such as YouTube, Vimeo and Brightcove, and gives a more seamless viewing experience for the learner.
February 27
Automated Learning Objectives (Intellum Platform - Labs)
Learning Objectives on Paths and Activities let you connect learner engagement to concrete goals, enhancing both motivation and the effectiveness of the learning experience.
Now, you can automatically generate those Learning Objectives with just a click.
February 20
Minor Updates (All Platforms - Maintenance)
Various minor improvements to ensure Intellum continues to provide the best possible experience.
February 13
Accessibility Improvements (Intellum Platform - Maintenance)
As part of our ongoing commitment to Accessibility, we have released the following updates:
Correctly handle Matching Assessment Questions and Sequence Questions using keyboard navigation.
Provide a way for assistive technologies to present valid inputs when a user has an error on a form field.
February 6
Minor Updates (All Platforms - Maintenance)
Various minor improvements to ensure Intellum continues to provide the best possible experience.
January 30
Learning Objectives (Intellum Platform - Feature)
Learning Objectives are the heart of good instructional design, organizing content, providing a framework for learners to approach new concepts, and connecting engagement with learning outcomes in ways that can be measured and improved.
They serve as a roadmap for educators to tailor their teaching methods and materials effectively, ensuring that each element of the course contributes to these objectives.
Clear learning objectives speed up the acquisition and practical application of learner knowledge, enhancing both motivation and the effectiveness of the learning experience.
Manually add learning objectives for a Path or Activity.
Learners see the learning objectives on the overview of the Path or Activity.
Learn more about Learning Objectives.
Honorlock With Webex (Intellum Platform - Feature)
Administrators and facilitators can now create scheduled Honorlock assessments that include a mandatory WebEx Meeting with a proctor for verifying the identity of the learner taking the exam.
Once the proctor has verified the student’s identity, the student is able to launch the Honorlock assessment and proceed as before, with WebEx remaining open during the exam. This additional layer of security gives clients extra assurance that only verified learners are taking assessments.
January 23
Minor Updates (All Platforms - Maintenance)
Various minor improvements to ensure Intellum continues to provide the best possible experience.
January 16
Minor Updates (All Platforms - Maintenance)
Various minor improvements to ensure Intellum continues to provide the best possible experience.
January 9
Accessibility Improvements (Intellum Platform - Maintenance)
As part of our ongoing commitment to Accessibility, we have released the following updates:
Event session action buttons now have distinct accessible text.
Icon navigation items are now accessible.
Rating and Reviews Modal on courses is now accessible before the course is completed.
Additional Accessibility items coming over the next several weeks as we continue to improve the Platform experience for all users.