As the Back-to-School season wraps up, we’re excited to share the latest updates and features we've rolled out at MagicBox! These enhancements aim to improve the learning experience for both students and educators. Take a look at our key highlights from August to October 2024.
- Improved eBook access: Students can now launch eBooks in a new tab for a better reading experience.
- Enhanced math capabilities: Added support for more math symbols within assessments.
- Streamlined course management: Course asset titles automatically update when content/product titles change.
- Seamless integrations: MagicBox integrated with myON learning platform via LTI.
- Improved Math Display: The MathJax library was updated on the web eReader for better rendering of complex equations. Similar updates are planned for mobile apps.
- Enhanced math capabilities:
- New designs for the Assessment Print PDFs are now available.
- The "Available After Due Date" feature and TCC1.3 Package Creation are now live.
- Improved Comprehension Multipart Question Type and report sorting.
- Streamlined Content Management: The platform now supports Tin Can API (xAPI) packages alongside SCORM 1.2 which aids in increasing flexibility for learning activity tracking.
- Increased User Engagement: Platform usage significantly increased in September due to Back-to-School activities.
User Engagement & Platform Performance
- Increased Usage: Platform usage saw a significant increase due to Back to School activities.
- Impressive uptime: 99.974% in BTS months, with a 6-month average of 99.982%.
- Faster deployments: Average deployment time is under 7 minutes.
Mobile App Updates
- Windows App Improvement: Added support for Surface touch devices.
- Enhanced Math Rendering: MathJax integration ensures proper display of complex equations.
Additional Highlights (Aug-Oct):
- New UI/UX for Teachers: Phase 4 of the new user interface is under development, scheduled for release in January 2025.
- AI Workflows (in beta): This exciting feature offers AI-powered tools for content creation, management, and assessment.
- Quality and automation progress: Existing platform functions are being automated (63% complete).
- Customer Support: The team effectively manages a high volume of back-to-school-related tickets.
Performance Summary
We're thrilled to share the latest updates on our platform's growth in BTS months:
Support Snapshot
We're committed to providing exceptional support. Here's a quick look at our performance:
Looking Forward
- We encountered reduced platform usage in November compared to BTS months.
- Our migration plan for the new Student UI/UX is on track. Look out for more updates as we approach its launch!
Thank you for being a valued part of our MagicBox community!
We look forward to continuing to improve your experience as we head into the rest of the school year. For any questions or further support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.
