We know how much you do to support your students<\/a>, and we want to make it easier for you to give them the help they need, when they need it. That\u2019s why we\u2019re releasing improvements to accommodations and extensions in WebAssign<\/a> \u2014 so you can manage student requests efficiently and save time throughout your course.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s dive into what\u2019s coming.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>It can be challenging to manage accommodation requests for extended time at the start of classes. We\u2019re introducing a new feature that makes this process so much easier, allowing you to grant extra time to one or more students directly from your course roster.<\/p>\n Once applied, this setting will ensure that students who need additional time automatically receive it on all timed assignments. There\u2019s no need for repeated manual adjustments to individual assignments. This change makes it easier to support your students, while saving you time<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThese [upgrades] will improve the amount of time I currently spend managing WebAssign each term for hundreds of students. Reducing the number of clicks and tabs I need to open is a huge change. Bulk extensions are a significant advancement in my mind.\u201d \u2013 Kathleen Koenig, University of Cincinnati<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n But what if your students don\u2019t have an accommodation, but need an extra 10 minutes or an extra day to work on their assignment?<\/p>\n Students often request extensions, extra time, additional submissions or even early access to assignments. To help you manage these requests more efficiently, we\u2019re redesigning the manual extensions process with a more user-friendly interface and added flexibility.<\/p>\n With the new extension improvements, you\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n And later, you\u2019ll be able to grant early access to assignments for specific students.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n These updates to WebAssign accommodations and extensions are just the beginning. We\u2019re committed to continuously improving your experience<\/a> and will have even more enhancements coming in the next phase of extension updates. We encourage you to stay tuned for what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\nEasily accommodate students who need extended time<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>More updates are on the way<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Ready to learn more about what else is new in WebAssign? Check out the latest upgrades in this video<\/a>.<\/h2>\n