1 July 2015¶
The following information reflects what is new in the edX Platform as of 1 July 2015.
Studio¶
Feedback and Hints in Common Problems¶
You can now add feedback, hints, or both to the following problem types.
- Checkbox
- Dropdown
- Multiple choice
- Numerical input
- Text input
In Studio, you can use new templates to add sample problems that use the feedback and hint syntax.
For more information, see Adding Feedback and Hints to a Problem in Building and Running an edX Course or Adding Feedback and Hints to a Problem in Building and Running an Open edX Course.
LMS¶
Changes to Common Problem Types¶
Two updates have been made to common problem types.
- Course teams can now add feedback, hints, or both to common problems.
- The appearance of these problem types has changed.
These updates apply to the following problem types.
- Checkbox
- Dropdown
- Multiple choice
- Numerical input
- Text input
Feedback and Hints in Common Problems¶
Learners might now see feedback, hints, or both, in common problem types.
For example, when the course team configures one or more hints for a problem, learners can view those hints by selecting Hint under the problem.
For more information, see Adding Feedback and Hints to a Problem in Building and Running an edX Course or Adding Feedback and Hints to a Problem in Building and Running an Open edX Course.
Problem Appearance Changes¶
To make the edX LMS easier to use on mobile devices, the appearance of common problem types has changed. For example, a border surrounds options for multiple choice and checkbox problems, making it easier for learners to select an option.
Documentation¶
Documentation for edX Partners¶
Building and Running an edX Course¶
- A new Adding Video Content section describes the workflow for creating videos and uploading them for use in an edx.org course.
- A new Adding Feedback and Hints to a Problem section describes the new problem templates that include hinting and feedback.
Documentation for Open edX Users¶
Building and Running an Open edX Course¶
A new Adding Feedback and Hints to a Problem section describes the new problem templates that include hinting and feedback.