UVLe 3.0 Release Notes
From Iskomunidad
| UVLe 3.0 Release Notes |
Release Date: 25 September 2017
Server Requirements
- UVLe upgrade: UVLe 2.7.20
- PHP version: PHP 5.4.4
- Ghostscript should be installed for pdf annotation
Database Requirements
| Database | Minimum version | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| MySQL | 5.5.31 | Latest |
Client Requirements
Browser Support
UVLe is best used with the following web browsers:
- Firefox 25
- Google Chrome 30
Major Features
A more inspired look
- Most procedures (e.g. requesting a course, setting up an enrollment key, uploading a file) remain the same in UVLê 3.0
- Aims to deliver a better user experience by implementing a better visual branding, and by including new help or navigation features
Guide me on this page
- For certain pages, a guided tour will pop-up on your first visit
- The guided tour may be revisited anytime - click your name in the upper right side of the page, then click “Guide Me On This Page”
A Mobile Responsive Design
- The interface can adjust to different screen sizes
- With stable internet connection, you can optimally view your course page through a tablet, smartphone, or personal computer
The Basic Teacher Role
- Users will have an option to request for a "Basic Teacher role", in addition to the Teacher role of the current version
- When a course is requested under a "Basic Teacher" role, the page will have preset template and will be limited to commonly used tools, such as basic forum, files, and assignments
Other Highlights
From a Menu Bar to “Change Settings” Button
- “course administration”, “switch role to…”, and other administration menus were relocated in the “Change Settings” menu at the upper right corner of a page
Improved Assignment Activity
- Assignment activity includes a file uploader for attachments (e.g. files needed for assignment, and/or additional instructions)
- Creating an assignment activity is also simplified under a basic teacher role
- Advanced options for group submission, feedback, and other features are only available under a teacher role
Other minor changes
- Maintains helpful options for deadlines (due date and cutoff date)
- There are also improvements in the behavior of UVLê blocks, online quiz creation, and many more