Here’s a list of some of the exciting new changes Fall 2012 has brought to New CourseWorks!
Enhanced Shopping Period Search:
Additional search fields and increased information returned allow for a new, more effective search for viewable courses.
Gradebook Letter View:
Instructors and students can now see all grades in letter view.
“My Reserves” Tool:
Library reserves for multiple courses can now be viewed from the “My Courses” page via a link that can be added below the “My Workspace” heading.
Wikispaces Tool:
A new tool now makes Columbia Wikispaces available for integration within course sites.
Tool Offerings List:
New tools and available pilot tools are now highlighted within New CourseWorks on a list of offered tools.
Guest Password Reset (Self-service):
Guest users added to New CourseWorks can now reset their own passwords simply by using a link on the New CourseWorks landing page: https://newCourseWorks.columbia.edu/welcome
Calendar Date Changes in Bulk:
This new feature makes it possible to view and update many unrelated calendar events all from the same page.
Upload Textbooks:
Textbook information for multiple courses can now be uploaded all at once using an excel file.
Clog (Pilot Tool):
A collaborative tool for posting and viewing blog entries by course site members.
Evaluation System (Pilot Tool):
Online courses and instructor ratings by conducting formative and summative evaluations of courses.
There are always new changes and enhancements being planned for New CourseWorks. Be sure to check this page often to stay up-to-date!
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