Product Updates

Over the next few weeks, YuJa Verity will begin rolling out exciting new features such as AI quiz generation based on LMS content, brand-new question types for YuJa Verity assessments, and AI-powered automatic grading.

1. Test-takers now have access to YuJa Verity’s new assessment resources in our upgraded toolbar

   Test-takers now have easier access to administrator-granted tools with YuJa Verity’s upgraded, draggable toolbar so they can move it around according to where they are working on the screen. The toolbar also displays important notifications such as voice chat and live chat pings.

   Alongside the Calculator, Whiteboard, Live Chat, and Raise Hand buttons, test-takers can now access:

   • References: View instructor-approved references in a convenient on-screen pop-up.

   • Password Bank: Auto-fill passwords in the Assessment Page instantly.

   • Permitted Websites: Navigate to instructor-approved websites in a new tab.

   

2. Increase assessment security using YuJa Verity’s new Screen Activity Not Detected flag

   YuJa Verity will now automatically flag an event in the post-assessment report if a test-taker has not moved their cursor or their recording has been inactive, allowing instructors to pinpoint potential cheating during assessments that may require human review. Similarly, this new flag signals if a test-taker has shared the wrong screen or if their camera froze during the assessment, providing more insight into test-taker activity and a more precise post-assessment review process.

   

3. Identify installed desktop tools with YuJa Verity’s app and extension monitoring for increased transparency

   Proctors and instructors can now see a complete list of desktop applications and extensions test-takers have installed for more transparency before, during, and after assessments. With this tool, instructors can now ensure that test-takers have the required extensions installed for their assessment or spot unapproved tools.

   

4. Allow test-takers to access YuJa Verity assessments instantly in their browser with a new zero-install workflow

   Test-takers can now complete YuJa Verity-proctored assessments directly within their browser without requiring a browser extension or the YuJa Verity Lockdown App. This allows them to start proctored assessments immediately without downloading anything. Test-takers can simply open their browser and begin their assessment, reducing workflow friction and eliminating any device compatibility issues that may arise with app downloads.

   

5. Streamline post-assessment review with AI-powered automatic grading for Verity assessments

   YuJa Verity now supports AI-powered automatic grading for all question types in the YuJa Verity Assessment Builder, including essay questions. Instructors can provide grading guidelines and review the AI-generated justification to ensure that they approve of the grade assigned, helping them grade test-takers at scale while applying consistent standards. They can also adjust the grade and provide written feedback all within the same streamlined workflow.

   

6. Accelerate assessment creation in the YuJa Verity Assessment Builder by generating quiz questions directly from course content

   Instructors can now streamline assessment creation with automatic quiz generation based on course content in the Verity Assessment Builder. YuJa Verity will complete a course scan, then automatically generate quiz questions that are context-specific, helping save time and reduce manual effort for instructors while ensuring that questions are related to course materials.

   

7. Create more flexible assessments with new question types in the YuJa Verity Assessment Builder

   The YuJa Verity Assessment Builder now features four brand-new question types for instructors to choose from: Drag-and-Drop, Dropdown, Audio Recording, Coding, Spreadsheet and File Upload.

   • Drag-and-Drop: Interact with the question by clicking on instructor-provided options and dragging them into their correct spot within a sentence to fill in the blanks.

   • Dropdown: Use the dropdown menu to select the correct response from a list of possible answers.

   • Audio Recording: Create a voice recording to answer a prompt or question.

   • Coding: Complete a coding assignment in a designated visual editor.

   • Spreadsheet: Fill out spreadsheet cells according to instructor-provided cell values.

   • File Upload: Upload one or more files to respond to a question.

   

8. New YuJa Lumina integration for a secure proctored video-quizzing experience

   Institutions that have both YuJa Lumina and YuJa Verity can now enable proctoring for video quizzes inside YuJa Lumina. This integration combines an engaging and active learning strategy with secure proctoring, allowing institutions to protect academic integrity without leaving YuJa Lumina. This feature is credit-based and available at no extra cost to YuJa Verity users.

   

9. Delete previous assessment attempts for enhanced privacy and security

   Furthering our efforts to ensure that test-taker data remains private and secure, we’re giving instructors and administrators more control over the retention of assessment recordings by allowing them to delete individual attempts directly from the post-assessment report. This allows instructors to remove individual recordings rather than requesting bulk removal across all test-takers in an entire course or institution.

   

YuJa Lumina v26.6.0 Release

Over the next few weeks, YuJa Lumina will be adding several new features to improve user experience, including proctored video quizzes with a YuJa Verity integration, and so much more.

1. New YuJa Verity integration for a secure, proctored video quizzing experience

   Faculty can now enable proctoring for video quizzes using a new YuJa Verity integration directly within YuJa Lumina’s Video Quiz Editor for a seamless, consolidated workflow. This will enable instructors to facilitate secure video-based assessments directly in YuJa Lumina, without needing to navigate to other solutions. The new workflow features:

   • Multiple proctoring methods: Browse various proctoring methods including Automated Proctoring, Live Assessment, and Live Check-In, before choosing one to proceed with. Note: For institutions that don’t have YuJa Verity, only Automated Proctoring will be available.

     

   • An inline experience: Instructors can stay within the Video Quiz Editor without needing to navigate to a separate application to administer a proctored video quiz.

     

   • Proctoring results with video recording: Instructors can see a detailed report that includes the student’s video recording, raised flags, and summary analytics.

     

2. Instant results for video quizzes to offer test-takers immediate feedback

   To give students quick feedback on their video assessments, YuJa Lumina now provides a quiz summary that displays test-takers’ results for each question, allowing them to see where they succeeded and where they went wrong upon submission. Instructors can also configure quizzes to show the correct answer immediately after each question is submitted.

   

3. Embed YuJa Lumina videos directly in Drupal CMS to reuse videos across the CMS library

   For institutions that use Drupal CMS, administrators can generate one access token to allow users across their institution to embed videos from YuJa Lumina directly in Drupal as a media item. This lets them reuse YuJa Lumina videos across their Drupal libraries without repeatedly selecting them from the YuJa Lumina Media Chooser.

   

4. New API endpoint to view the percentage of students who watch each video for more granular reporting

   Administrators can now retrieve the percentage of students who have viewed a particular video via API, allowing administrators and instructors to better understand which videos are generating the most student engagement using their own custom workflows.

5. Improved handling of unstable sources to prevent loss of files during large video uploads to the Hardware Hub

   To prevent files from an unreliable source connected to a capture card from failing to upload or being corrupted, YuJa Lumina has improved its handling of unstable sources when connected to the YuJa Hardware Hub. Users will now be alerted if they reach a rate limit, helping them resolve potential issues related to their uploads.

6. Improved detection of HDCP signals for Hardware Hub capture

   Devices protected by an HDCP signal, such as DVD players, will now be detected more accurately when users connect them to the YuJa Hardware Hub. Users will receive email notifications if the Hardware Hub fails to capture a signal because of HDCP protection, making it clear why the capture failed to start.

YuJa EqualGround v26.6.0 Release

Over the next few weeks, YuJa EqualGround will be adding several features to improve user experience, including new AI content generation for ARIA compliance, Quick Wins emails to help users stay on top of accessibility issues, and more.

1. Streamline Remediation Process With Automatic Writeback for Documents and Pages in Drupal and SharePoint CMS

   Using the updated API integration with Drupal and SharePoint, users can now remediate accessibility issues that YuJa EqualGround identifies, with automatic writeback directly in their documents and web pages in the CMS. This eliminates the need for users to switch between different platforms to validate their changes.

   Users can:

   • Remediate documents: Users can open the Accessibility Issues panel and click the Fix Issue button in SharePoint, or the Apply Fix to Drupal button in Drupal, to directly apply their remediation fixes, which will automatically be written back in the CMS. If they need to create an alternative format, they can do so through the Alternative Formats menu.

   • Remediate web pages: Users can open the Accessibility Issues panel and click the Fix Issue button in SharePoint, or the Apply Fix to Drupal button in Drupal, to automatically apply the fix in the CMS. Clicking Rescan will confirm that the fix has been applied to the page.

   

2. Stay in Sync With WordPress CMS Through Automatic Rescans After Content Updates

   YuJa EqualGround will now automatically rescan documents and web pages when an update is detected in WordPress, eliminating the need for users to click Rescan.

   Here’s how it works:

   • Automatically activate document scan: When an already-scanned document is replaced using the Enable Media Replace plugin, the document is automatically rescanned, and the updated accessibility score and issues will appear in the Documents tab without needing to click Rescan.

   • Automatically activate page scan: When an already-published page is updated, the page is automatically rescanned, and its accessibility score and issues will be updated to reflect the changes.

   

3. AI Assistance for Readability and Spell Check, Bulk Dictionary Upload for Organization-Defined Terms

   Users can now leverage AI-powered engines to improve readability and spelling throughout their web pages and documents:

   • Readability check: For readability issues, AI will generate a clearer rewrite of flagged sentences, quickly making content more digestible and reducing the amount of manual work for administrators.

     

   • Spell check: Clicking the Generate Suggestion button will correct the spelling of a flagged word.

     

   • Bulk dictionary upload: Administrators can now upload a list of terms to be exempt from spell check to the YuJa EqualGround dictionary in bulk, directly from a spreadsheet or XML file. With this feature, organizations can continue using their own defined terms without having them flagged each time.

     

4. Expanded AI Remediation Coverage and AI Generation for ARIA Compliance

   YuJa EqualGround is expanding its AI remediation and generation capabilities to enhance accessibility compliance. This update ensures that features across each institution’s web pages and documents are fully accessible and will be properly interpreted by screen readers and braille displays.

   Our latest model now supports key ARIA accessibility features such as:

   • AI generation to add ARIA roles for UI components

   • Adding descriptive labels for alert dialogs

   • Correcting any invalid ARIA attribute names

   

5. Stay on Top of Accessibility Needs with Monthly or Quarterly Quick Wins Emails

   Users can now choose to receive Quick Wins emails that inform them of their top accessibility fixes on a monthly or quarterly basis. These emails contain data about key fixes that can significantly reduce issues and elevate the overall accessibility score of web assets.

   

6. Monitor Progress on Human-Assisted Remediation Projects Done by YuJa’s Accessibility Experts

   Administrators can now track the progress of Human-Assisted Remediation Projects assigned to YuJa’s Accessibility Experts using an intuitive ticketing system. They will be notified via email once the project has been completed, helping them track all manual remediation assistance received from YuJa’s experts.

   

7. Ensure Documents Are Found During Web Page Scan By Selecting Options to Automatically Discover New Items

   Options for Discover New Web Pages and Discover New Documents have been added to the workflow for adding, scanning, and rescanning a web page or website to speed up the scanning process. When users scan or rescan a web page, checking these boxes will ensure that all documents and web pages linked to the site are immediately found and scanned. This enables users to find and scan all new documents and relevant linked pages immediately, without any extra steps.

   

8. Easier Navigation Between Site Pages with New Redesigned Workflow

   The workflow to remediate accessibility issues for web pages has been redesigned to introduce a smoother, more convenient navigation experience. When users navigate to the Accessibility Issues panel to access a web page, the sidebar remains up, allowing them to easily navigate between site pages without having to return to the homepage.

   

9. Use Website Sitemaps as Entry Points for Web Page Discovery

   In addition to using a starting URL, administrators can now select a website sitemap for YuJa EqualGround to crawl and cover web pages that may not be easily discoverable through navigation from the website’s homepage. All pages listed in an organization’s sitemap will be captured by YuJa EqualGround, ensuring complete coverage of their assets.

   

10. Open the Accessibility Report in an External Tab for Easier Viewing

    The Accessibility Report now provides an Open in External Tab button, allowing users to view the entire report in a separate window. This provides more room for users to review and remediate accessibility issues, particularly for larger pages that contain several issues.

    

11. Dismiss Issues in Quick Wins Tab When Manual Verification Is Completed

    To streamline prioritization of Quick Win issues, users can now easily dismiss all instances of an issue using the Dismiss All button, helping remove issues related to external tools that are unresolvable and require manual verification. Users can also provide a reason for dismissal to help them and other users understand why the issue was dismissed.

    

12. Make Flagged Elements Stand Out with Customizable Issue-Highlight Indicator

    The highlight style, including the border color and border style, around a flagged element can now be customized, helping ensure that the accessibility issue indicator will be easily noticeable, regardless of the website’s native background colors.

    

13. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication Options to Improve the Security of Web and User Assets

    Multi-factor authentication has been added to YuJa EqualGround to enhance the security of the platform and its users.

    Users can now:

    • Set up mandatory MFA: Administrators can now require all users in their organization to set up MFA the first time they log in, improving the security of all user accounts.

    • Receive MFA codes via email: Administrators can require all MFA login codes to be sent by email instead of an authenticator app in case of an emergency, ensuring your organization remains flexible.

    • Bypass MFA for administrators: Credentialed accounts can receive a QR code in YuJa EqualGround to store a multi-factor authentication token, allowing them to bypass MFA. This will make signing in faster and easier for credentialed users.

    

14. Site Pages Are Displayed Hierarchically for SharePoint Websites to Improve Organization and Usability

    Site pages are now displayed hierarchically beneath their corresponding SharePoint site to improve organization and usability. Administrators can seamlessly navigate between pages on their respective websites, making the user experience much more organized and intuitive. Additionally, document libraries have been condensed into one table, allowing users to easily locate their documents in the appropriate places.

    

15. Fully Capture Administrator Duties By Mapping Multiple SSO Roles to YuJa EqualGround Admins

    YuJa EqualGround now allows users to map multiple SSO roles to an administrator, helping them better align their user setup to their existing roles.

    

16. Ensure Profiles Are Up to Date By Automatically Syncing Profile Images From SSO

    Profile images from SSO logins in YuJa EqualGround will now save as default user profile images across the site, including the navbar, roster management, and website access. Users will be identified with an existing image that they use from other services, rather than needing to upload an image again.

YuJa Panorama v26.6.0

Over the next few weeks, YuJa Panorama will be adding enhancements to the PDF remediation engine, a new Admin Accessibility Dashboard, remediation options for Google Workspace documents, and so much more.

1. Discover How YuJa Panorama is Helping Your Institution Improve Accessibility Using the New Admin Accessibility Dashboard

   Administrators now have access to a new Admin Accessibility Dashboard in YuJa Panorama that shows them how YuJa Panorama has helped them improve the accessibility of their LMS content. By leveraging data like accessibility score improvements from the previous year, enhancements made to various LMS assets, and the type of remediation workflow utilized, administrators can immediately identify pain points for their students and staff and curate targeted efforts to fix gaps in their workflows.

   

2. Scan and Remediate Your Google Workspace Documents Directly in YuJa Panorama

   Users can now scan and remediate any documents from their Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets, directly in YuJa Panorama. Users can choose from a range of automated and manual remediation options, and YuJa Panorama will automatically replace the document file with the remediated version in their Google Workspace without needing any manual re-uploads. Note: This is an add-on module at an additional cost to YuJa Panorama.

   

3. Fix Accessibility Issues in Corrupted PDFs Quickly with Automated Remediation

   YuJa Panorama now supports automated remediation for some corrupted PDFs using YuJa AutoPilot, helping users repair a corrupted PDF before they can use YuJa Panorama’s Remediation Engine to address any additional accessibility concerns. Please note that if the PDF is fundamentally broken or invalid, it cannot be repaired.

   

4. New Icons in Version History Help Instructors Identify All Remediation Methods Applied to Their Documents

   The Accessibility Report version history now features a new set of icons that clearly indicates whether a specific document version was created through YuJa Autopilot, guided remediation, or other manual remediation workflows. This helps instructors quickly distinguish whether remediation changes were generated automatically or edited manually, helping them identify any pain points and prioritizations that would streamline their remediation processes.

   

5. Refresh Course Information at Any Time Using the New Sync Now Button

   Instructors can now use the Sync Now button located in their Course Settings to automatically sync their course name, term, and sub-account information with their LMS at any time, without waiting for YuJa Panorama’s automatic daily syncs. This will speed up the synchronization process, and allow any changes to be reflected immediately in the YuJa Panorama portal.

   

6. Evaluate Institutional Accessibility Compliance More Accurately Using More Precise Accessibility Scores

   All accessibility scores in YuJa Panorama have been enhanced to display one rounded decimal point instead of a whole number, helping faculty gain a more accurate reflection of the accessibility compliance of their documents.

   

7. New PDF Issue Checkers Now Available in YuJa Panorama’s Accessibility Report

   Several new checkers for PDF issues have been added to the YuJa Panorama Accessibility Report, helping users identify a larger number of accessibility concerns. Please note that users must have YuJa Structural Remediation in order to remediate the following issues. New updates include:

   • Form fields missing text descriptions: Form fields without any tooltips or explicit labels will be flagged.

   • Missing table content issue: Tables without any body content or have the wrong structure will be flagged.

   • PDF titles from XMP metadata: YuJa Panorama will no longer flag PDFs that store title attributes in XMP metadata and will mark them as compliant when title attributes are discovered.



8. Download Roster Data as Spreadsheets for Documentation or Further Analysis

   Users can now export their roster into CSV or Excel formats. This can be easily done by clicking the Download Roster button in the user’s Roster Management tab under Configuration.

   

9. Gain Monthly Usage Insights for YuJa Intellio and YuJa SmartSpeaker

   Users using YuJa Intellio and YuJa SmartSpeaker will now be receiving monthly reports that highlight platform usage, key insights, and important metrics across their institution. Users can review their report at any time in their YuJa Panorama portal, and can also export the report with a simple button.

   

10. Sync File Deletions with Your Course Report Without Using the Reprocess Course Button

    Going forward, users no longer need to click the Reprocess Course button in their Course Report to visually validate that their course files have been removed from the LMS, significantly reducing any anxiety or confusion around the workflow. All file deletions in the LMS will be automatically reflected live in the Course Report immediately after the action is completed. To sync other course data, users can still use the Reprocess Course button, which has been relocated to the Settings page.

11. Upload Documents to DocHub Faster Via API

    Administrators can now upload documents to the DocHub libraries of users in their roster more easily using API calls. This will help users upload files to their DocHub outside of the LMS using their own custom workflows.

YuJa AutoPilot v26.6.0

Over the next few weeks, YuJa AutoPilot will be enhanced to allow users to run Bulk AutoPilot on their DocHub library and courses, helping them remediate specific issues across multiple documents and folders.

1. Automatically Remediate Documents At Once with Bulk AutoPilot for DocHub and Courses

   Institutions can now automate multiple document remediations across selected documents or folders in their YuJa Panorama DocHub library, as well as across a selected course in a single batch using Bulk AutoPilot. Users can:

   • Remediate files from LMS courses or from DocHub: Users can run Bulk Remediation on documents across their LMS courses, or on specific files and folders in their DocHub library.

     

   • Choose targeted issues: Users can choose the type of issue that they want to target and remediate in bulk.

     

   • Review their choices: Users can review the total number of files that will be remediated, the course/DocHub folders that the documents will be fetched from, and their available credit balance that can be used.