Links and Mashups in studentcentral in the wake of changes to web browsers (post heartbleed)
A new page has been added to the studentcentral > Troubleshooting section of this blog about how changes to web browser settings in the wake of the heartbleed security bug affect certain links and mashups in studentcentral.
The following topics are covered in the page:
- Course/Module Menu links
- Links added within text editor windows
- Blocked media and plugin settings for mashups
The page offers quick solutions to set linked content (external websites) to open in new windows to prevent any access issues. Check out the new page at this link.
I have been working in the Educational Technology field within Higher Education for eleven years. A big part of my job is finding new and innovative ways of integrating technology into current teaching and learning methodology. This can include assisting academic staff with Virtual Learning Environments/Learning Management Systems (Blackboard), implementing specific software packages, maximising current technologies and championing new ones. I find this profession both riveting and rewarding. I really enjoy life on the cutting edge, but I also enjoy being able to help staff achieve small and meaningful efficiencies; sometimes that makes all the difference.