Ally 2.11.0 | Release to production: December 19, 2024
Download Original File is Now Available from the Alternative Formats Window
For students
Students now have the option to download the original version of the file uploaded by their instructor directly from the Alternative Formats download window without having to navigate back to the course. Clicking the download icon next to the file name downloads the file.
This streamlines the student experience and minimizes the amount of back-and-forth required if a student needs to use both the alternative format and the original file.
For administrators
The usage of this feature is tracked within the Usage Report Export, available in the Ally Institutional Report. This is counted in the total downloads and is shown as Original File in the distribution part of overall engagement and can be useful for institutions that want to analyze how alternative formats are being used.
Note: This feature is now available for file content in Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace, and Moodle LMS integrations, but does not apply to WYSIWYG/Rich Content items.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Fixed an issue in Blackboard where, in some cases, the alternative text entered through the Instructor Feedback quick fix option was not applied to the Document before saving, resulting in the issue still being flagged.
- Fixed an issue in Blackboard where in some cases other Document quick fixes entered through the Instructor Feedback were not applied to the Document before saving, resulting in those issues still being flagged.
- Implemented consistency improvements to the Undo and Cancel workflows for Blackboard Documents when making quick fixes through Ally's Instructor Feedback.
- Implemented accessibility improvements when exiting Instructor Feedback in Blackboard Documents to ensure focus is returned to the score indicator.
- Improved underlying API support for Blackboard Document content blocks.
- Fixed an issue where, in some cases, Ally labels remained visible at the top left corner of the screen while navigating through the course.