New Feature
D2L Brightspace User Integration LTI 1.3
The Course Evaluations & Surveys D2L Brightspace User Integration now supports LTI 1.3, offering improved security. While this update is recommended for all institutions, your current integration will remain active and fully functional. The LTI 1.3 transition is simple:
- Complete setup in under 30 minutes: The integration update can be completed jointly by a CES Administrator and your Brightspace Administrator.
- Preserve existing data connections: Upgrading does not affect the Brightspace Data Integration.
- Maintain familiar workflows: The user experience and core functionality of the integration remain unchanged.
- Refer to setup documentation: Instructions to update to LTI 1.3 can be found in our Brightspace User Integration (LTI 1.3) article.
As a result of the new LTI 1.3 option, a new "User Settings" tab is now available for upgrading to LTI 1.3. The old "User Settings" tab has been renamed "User Settings LTI 1.1". Once the necessary information for upgrading to LTI 1.3 is added to the new tab, the old "User Settings LTI 1.1" tab will disappear. To switch back to LTI 1.1, users must remove the new settings.
New Feature
Session Timeout Alert
For security, users are automatically logged out of CES after one hour of inactivity. Five minutes before the logout, a pop-up alert will appear, giving you the option to extend your session.
Note: The system's inactivity timer doesn't currently recognize activity within new reporting features (such as "Dynamic Reporting"). Working in these areas will not prevent the automatic timeout.
Update
Accessibility Enhancements
This release brings a variety of new features designed to enhance accessibility. While the look and feel of some screens may be subtly different, featuring improved color contrast or minor visual enhancements, all core functionality remains unchanged. Below are key accessibility updates included in this release:
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Updated Interface Typography: The site-wide font for the CES user interface has been changed to Inter. Inter is an open-source font created to aid in legibility and readability across different devices and screens. There is no change to functionality, but users may notice a font change.
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Reformatted Projects Results Table: The "Projects Results" widget has been reformatted to clarify table structure for screen readers and high-contrast accessibility.
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Enhanced Custom Question Survey Tables: We've made it easier to navigate and interact with data in "Custom Question Surveys". Table formatting now clearly indicates which columns are sortable. We've also enhanced the visual design with higher-contrast colors and hover indication to make reading and selecting data clearer than ever.
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Improved Keyboard Navigation in Text Editor: We've significantly improved keyboard accessibility within the Custom Question workflow. Users who rely on keyboard navigation will now experience a smoother, more efficient way to manipulate text in the editor. Additionally, a helpful new pop-up window is available, providing clear, in-app instructions for navigating the text editor using your keyboard.
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Accessible Calendar Component: We've updated the "Custom Question Surveys" page with a new, fully accessible calendar component. This enhancement allows all users, particularly those relying on assistive technologies, to more easily and efficiently select dates.
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Improved Student/Public Reporting Error States: For customers using Student/Public Reporting, we added an improved error state when required fields are not selected.