Open eLMS
General
Add configuration option to add/remove learner uploads from the system.
Add formatting of bullet points which now carries through to emails.
All elements of certificates are now configurable - this is editable in the configuration settings (keys: LMSTitle, CertificateMessageTop, CertificateMessageBottom1 and CertificateMessageBottom1).
Civica payments engine added to default payment engine available.
Events such as lessons and meetings can now be made enrollable, so times can be published and students can select to enrol on them.
Implemented changes in response to accessibility audit.
Learners can select which modules they wish to undertake in a learning programme and programme calculations and available learning resources are adjusted accordingly.
Management reports saved to be run periodically are sent out the report creator via an email when due.
New modern look and feel added to interface. This includes labelled icons at the top of the screen.
Open eLMS can track qualifications, including course credits.
Option added to add all events to Outlook by default - i.e. no need to make the selection manually (the configuration key addAllEventstoOutlook needs to be changed).
Reminder emails are not sent out post event - regardless of settings.
Review and normalisation of all buttons.
Skills matrix added to reporting. This shows includes the outstanding job competencies needed for each person's job.
Updates to ILR importing (Apprenticeships only).
Version labelling added to menu for tracking purposes.
Learner
Administrators can switch on QA comments on the Learner Progress view.
Competencies accordian control is removed from the learner's Progress screen if no competencies have been awarded.
Configuration options added to display learner filters as on/off on their first load (isLearningOutsideProgrammeVisibleonFirstLogin, isCompletedLearningVisibleonFirstLogin, isInProgressLearningVisibleonFirstLogin, isNotStartedLearningVisibleonFirstLogin, isLockedLearningVisibleonFirstLogin, isEnrollableLearningVisibleonFirstLogin, isRefresherLearningVisibleonFirstLogin, isMandatoryLearningVisibleonFirstLogin, isFavouriteLearningVisibleonFirstLogin and isProgrammeFilterVisibleonFirstLogin).
Dashboards are now available for learners to view.
Dates are now visible for events and lessons in the learner's view in the e-portfolio details.
Details section now shows where each learning resource has been mapped to a standard.
Hamburger menu and other screen optimisations added for mobile menu .
If a learning resource is added to a mandatory category, then all learners will get an email alerting them to this. Alter the key: allowMandatoryTrainingEmailAlert in configuration settings to enable this.
Learner can search for enrollable events using the main search box.
Learners automatically retrieve any video recordings of lessons which are then added to each learner's eportfolio.
Learners can now arrange meetings with their line managers from inside the calendar.
Learners can now cancel enrollments on events, rather than requesting managers to do this for them.
Learners can now see learners on their course but administrators can limit access to prevent colleagues contacting each other through the system. See configuration keys: 'isPeertoPeerVideo' and 'enableContactYourColleagues'.
Learners can now sort the order of thumbnails on their interface alphabetically and by date.
Learnes can add special requirememts when booking on an event.
Learners can now upload M4a video file types.
Learners cannot edit uploads once they are submitted for management consideration.
Scrolling of third party elearning is now enabled
The default opening screen (Calendar, Tasks or Learning) can be set by the administrator.
The learner gets a periodic email with details of all overdue learning - now including learning resources assigned directly to the learner (i.e. not through a learning programme.) This is set using the 'Allowemailalertassignedlearningoverdue' key in configuration settings..
Manager
Add role option to allow roles other than Administrator to use Open eLMS Creator
Approval can be applied to events so learners need approval from their line manager before an event can be enrolled on.
Date and location are now visible on the 'View Learning Resource' records when a manager drills down into a learner's record.
Evidence of learning can be imported in bulk from a template.
Increased quality assurance reporting options. Can report on performance by Learning Resource and by Programme Criteria.
Learning programmes can now be paused and due times are adjusted accordingly.
Learning resource versions are now visible to each manager when drilling down into a learner's record.
Manager allowed to add a summary of feedback for the Quality Assurer so they can make further amendments.
Manager task list now has the list of other managers added so can see who else is delivering courses.
Managers can delete uploads/evidence from their interface.
Managers can now favourite (or nudge) learning resources to learners when drilling down into their portfolio.
Managers can now see historical skill scan data as a graph and in table form against each learner's record.
Managers can track attendance to events via a register on an imported spreadsheet.
Printing/export is now available to managers once they drill down into a learner's record.
Programme and Time Spent are added to each learning resource when drilling down into learner's details.
Teams and Zoom resources are automatically marked as completed once the related event is also completed.
The Learning Programme's 'Notes' field is now available for reporting on.
The Learning Programme's notes field is now added to the available report fields.
The maximum venue capacity can be defined linked to each venue.
Curriculum Developer
Add role option to allow roles other than Administrator to use Open eLMS Creator
Create a fourth level in learning programmes, ie programmes can have four levels: Units, Criteria, Sub criteria and sub, sub criteria. This is added to enable the tracking of qualifications.
Curriculum developers can link events so enrolling on one events will automatically enroll/remove people from those related events.
Curriculum developers can now see all manager events in table form
Learning resources can be duplicated in the library.
Learning resources can be made private so only selected personnel can gain access to edit it.
Timetables/schedules can now be viewed weekly/monthly/annual in addition to daily.
Administrator
Add custom forms (aka 'customised learning resource types'). These forms can be distributed to personnel and signed off ready for management approval.
Administrators can log into learner accounts directly from the admin interface.
Branding options can be set for each company within the system - this includes styles, logos etc.
Bulk editing of fields is possible from the manager interface (e.g. editing the departments and locations of a number of people at the same time.)
Button alt text on learner interface is now editable in configuration settings.
Can edit funding model templates in the ILR (applies to apprenticeships only).
Configuration options added (keys 'allowLearnerChangeRefreshInterval' and 'allowManagerChangeRefreshInterval') which allow these personnel to update the refresher period for training (rather than taking the global setting default settings.)
Default meeting emails now include Outlook and Google Calendar booking invites.
Discounts percentages visible to all learners for purchasable learning resources and events.
Duplication of reports now possible, makes creating new reports based on existing content much easier.
Filtering groups has been added to filter list to make the process of adding custom reports easier.
Importing error messages now detailed reasons for records that fail so data can be amended.
IP restrictions can be added to configuration settings to limit access to the system (configuration key: ipBlock).
Live logs of who is on the system are available via a custom widget which can be added to the data dashboard of the user.
New employer setting added which allows users to access learner's schedules without getting manager notifications etc. Check the 'Exclude from Schedules' when editing role details to make this happen.
Reports can be filtered for Mandatory Mandatory Training (training in a mandatory category), Assigned Training (via a programme or directly assigned) and Enrolled Training (listed in the learning library available for enrollment).
Remove the tracking of time with configuration option isTrackLearningResourceTime.
Skill/Competency sets allow administrators to group skills together so that when they are all accomplished, a skill set is awarded (e.g. being awarded 'Leadership', 'Presentation skills' and 'Time keeping' skills leads to a 'Management' skill set.
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