Want to hear the latest news from the LT Hub? The posts below share high-level updates on learning technology that impact UBC broadly.
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Mar 18, 2021 at 11:15 am
UBC Senate motions on use of remote proctoring software
The motions, effective immediately, restrict the use of automated remote invigilation tools like Proctorio that use algorithmic analysis of data recorded during invigilation at UBC on both campuses, except where accreditation bodies explicitly require remote proctoring software.
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Posted in Proctorio News
Mar 12, 2021 at 12:29 pm
Zoom add-on supports 300+ participants
Request a large meeting add-on to create breakout rooms in sessions of up to 1000 participants, with up to 100 breakout rooms allowed.
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Posted in Zoom News
Feb 03, 2021 at 9:55 am
Saying ‘goodbye’ to Collaborate Ultra
Following winter term 2, 2021, UBC will no longer be using the virtual classroom tool Collaborate Ultra. Please make sure any course recordings you have stored in the tool have been downloaded by July 2021.
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Posted in Collaborate Ultra News
Dec 23, 2020 at 2:45 pm
New Rich Content Editor in Canvas
Enabled December 23, 2020, the New Rich Content Editor in Canvas replaces the existing Rich Content Editor and includes toolbar updates, new media options, and an auto-saving feature.
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Posted in Canvas News
Nov 18, 2020 at 10:30 am
New Quizzes in Canvas now fixed
Canvas has resolved issues that were impacting grades with New Quizzes, and New Quizzes can be used again without problems.
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Posted in Canvas News