Minerva Monthly Update - November 2024

The November update introduces an improvement to the file submission process for Blackboard Assignment. There are also some changes to the Print Tests functionality and a new option to download the Activity Log. The Minerva Document content item was also recently updated.

Blackboard Assignment

If there is a problem during the submission process (e.g. internet connection is lost), is it possible that a file can be uploaded by a student which cannot be opened. Although this rarely happens, it is problematic as the root cause is not obvious. Following this update, if this occurs it will be flagged to the student during the upload process. If they choose to proceed without re-attaching the file, staff are advised when reviewing the assignment that there was a technical problem during the file upload.

Print Tests  

This functionality has been re-worked. Now, when you use the Print Test function, answers will always be included.

For more information, see our guide on Tests.

Activity Log

The recently introduced Activity Log now includes the option to download the log.

See our Activity Log guide for more information on this tool.

Minerva Document

In October, the Minerva Document content item was updated. Key changes include:  better formatting options (e.g. you can create multiple columns), knowledge checks, and the option to convert a file into a Document.

For more information, read our news post on the new Document item.