Product Updates

YuJa Panorama v26.7.0 Release

Over the next few weeks, YuJa Panorama will be adding several new features to make remediation faster and easier for administrators, including the ability to exclude files from being scanned, helpful alert messages to resolve document replacement errors, and much more.

1. Exclude or block files for more control over what is scanned by YuJa Panorama

   Instructors and administrators can now dismiss or permanently remove files from being scanned or re-scanned by YuJa Panorama, allowing them to have more control over how their course accessibility is calculated. This protects overall course scores when certain files should be excluded.

   The options for removing files include:

   • Dismiss from current report: Removes the file for the current report, but it will be re-scanned if detected again during a future scan.

   • Permanently exclude: Adds the file to an exclusion list, ensuring it will never be scanned again. These files will display a unique icon for quick and easy identification in the future.

     

2. Establish consistency for umbrella institutions by automatically applying settings to sub-institutions

   Institutions with multiple LMSs can now apply and control institution-wide settings, configurations, and access protocols for all their member institutions. These settings cannot be altered by sub-institutions, helping eliminate redundant setup work, maintain compliance consistency, and ensure that any necessary updates are automatically applied and enforced across the entire institution.

   

3. Admins now have more granular control over when instructors get notified about required course remediation

   Administrators can now define accessibility score thresholds to trigger quick remediation banner alerts and notification emails when course scores fall below target levels. These thresholds can be set institution-wide or customized and overridden at the individual course level, ensuring instructors are automatically notified when remediation is required.

   

4. Clarity over course scan status using new dedicated tabs

   Courses are now separated into tabs indicating whether they have been scanned, clearly outlining courses that have not been scanned due to inactivity. This helps eliminate confusion for administrators regarding courses that have not yet been processed.

   

5. Enhanced user management and credit tracking in the Video Compliance Player

   Administrators can now set role-based and user-level access limits for YuJa Panorama’s Video Compliance Player, helping them better manage platform credits and tool usage across their institution.

   

6. New document issue checkers now available to identify more accessibility concerns

   Several new checkers for accessibility issues have been added to YuJa Panorama, helping users identify a larger number of accessibility concerns.

   New updates include:

   • Inaccessible PowerPoint transitions: Rapid flashing, strobe effects, and aggressive or high-motion slide transitions in PowerPoint presentations are now detected, helping instructors make their presentations accessible and safe to watch for all viewers, including those with visual or cognitive sensitivities.

     

   • Empty tags and blank content containers: Empty paragraph tags and blank content containers are now flagged so users can manually remove them from the tag tree. This reduces confusion for users who use assistive technologies, as screen readers will announce empty blocks if empty paragraph tags are left on a page.

     

7. Get insights into how updates may affect accessibility scores with YuJa Panorama’s engine-version history in the Accessibility Report

   The Version History tab now shows which version of YuJa Panorama’s reporting engine was used for each remediation effort applied to the document, along with information about how updates may affect accessibility scores. This gives users greater visibility into why a document’s score may change over time, making it easier to understand score differences, track improvements, and confidently monitor accessibility progress.

   

8. New target ratio label in the Accessibility Report to make poor color contrast easier to fix

   When remediating color contrast issues in the Accessibility Report, users can now see a clear target ratio for color contrast required to pass accessibility checks. To adjust colors, faculty now have a precise benchmark to work toward, making it easier to fix contrast issues.

   

9. Alerts for guidance about next steps to help users resolve document replacement

   When replacing a document in the LMS fails, users now receive a prominent, highly visible alert message that guides them step-by-step on what to do next. It specifically instructs them to download the document and replace it directly on the LMS, saving time and removing guesswork for instructors.

   

10. Save time on manual re-entry with preserved alt text for tables after PDF retagging

    When retagging PDF documents, YuJa Panorama now automatically restores existing alt text and accessibility descriptions for tables after the PDF is reprocessed. This eliminates the need to manually re-enter information for table elements, saving administrators time while helping ensure important accessibility information is preserved after rounds of editing.

YuJa Panorama AutoPilot v26.7.0 Release

Over the next few weeks, YuJa AutoPilot is adding an AI assistant for automated course accessibility remediation and an AI assistant to help students better understand course materials.

1. Summarize reports, identify common issues, and automate course remediation with YuJa Panorama’s new YuJa AutoPilot AI Assistant

   YuJa Panorama is introducing a brand new YuJa AutoPilot AI Assistant in the YuJa AutoPilot tab that helps administrators quickly identify and resolve accessibility issues automatically across course content using a conversational interface. Instead of manually navigating courses, folders, and documents to find and fix issues, users can simply ask the AI Assistant questions and request remediation directly.

   The assistant automates time-consuming tasks for instructors and administrators with four primary functionalities:

   • Summarize course report: The assistant will highlight trends in the course report, flag top issues, and provide recommended remediation steps for faculty to take.

     

   • Remediate documents: The assistant will activate YuJa AutoPilot to automatically remediate accessibility issues across documents in the course.

     

   • Identify most common issues: The assistant will find the most common accessibility issues in the course for faculty to resolve, helping them make high-impact remediation decisions.

     

   • Ask AI Assistant: The assistant will answer any other inquiries related to the course and its accessibility issues posed by the user in a conversational interface.

     

2. Get context-aware answers immediately with the new AI Assistant for students

   Students can now ask questions about their course documents through a conversational AI-powered interaction assistant in YuJa Panorama. Embedded directly in the Alternative Formats menu, students can instantaneously receive context-aware answers grounded in the source material without needing to ask their instructors.

   

YuJa Structural Remediation v26.7.0 Release

Over the next few weeks, YuJa Structural Remediation is adding custom selection boxes and automatic table of contents detection to make tagging PDFs more convenient for users.

1. Create custom selection boxes for more granular tagging of content

   To ensure documents are fully tagged, users can now create custom, free-form zones on the page by simply drawing their own box, resizing it, and moving it to capture the appropriate area. This ensures that every piece of content gets properly captured and tagged for accessibility.

   

2. Automatically detect and tag table of contents in PDFs for seamless screen-reader navigation

   YuJa Structural Remediation now automatically recognizes table of contents items in PDFs so users no longer need to manually tag each item. With this addition, users only need to validate the proposed reading order while helping those who rely on assistive technologies to have a smoother, more navigable reading experience.

3. Add Elements tool now stays active to accelerate the element-tagging workflow for your PDFs

   The Add Elements tool now stays active after the user tags an item in the Accessibility Report. This makes tagging multiple items faster and more efficient by eliminating the need to repeatedly click on the tool to tag every new element in the document.

4. New Zone Source setting for better control over how text properties are updated in the Accessibility Report

   PDF documents now feature a Zone Source setting in the Accessibility Report, which defines the origin of the text processed within a specific selected area of a PDF. This gives users precise control over how text properties are updated, ensuring screen readers accurately announce content for users. Users can choose between two options:

   • PDF: This relies directly on the original text code within the PDF file structure.

   • Actual Text: This allows users to provide custom, readable alternative text for the structure tree.

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.