The Automatic Zero feature allows a score of zero (0) to be automatically applied to unsubmitted learner activities after the due date passes. Applying the Automatic Zero feature eliminates the need for instructors to manually set missing submissions to zero. Additionally, learners receive a more accurate view of their grade calculations for individual activities and the overall course.
Supported submissions include file and text-based assignments, quizzes, and LTI tools. All activities must have grade associations.
Automatic Zero applies to both individual and group assignments and respects any exemptions and release conditions set for an activity. Automatic Zero is triggered within one minute of the due date and is based on local time zones for both instructors and learners. The feature follows the same rules as existing due dates.
NOTE: As mentioned, this feature uses the assigned due date for an item, NOT the end date. You can also update the grade after the automatic zero has been applied.
This feature implements the following PIE item:
D3202 (Automatically assign zero after a due date has passed).
We've been looking forward to this feature for a long time, and we hope it will save you time when updating your grades.
Hello! A friendly pop-in from an instructional designer. We like this new functionality in Falcon Online because we appreciate automation and we always stress the importance of maintaining an accurate and up-to-date grade book. However, automation cannot replace diligence. If your grade book has the setting to 'Drop ungraded items', the Automatic Zero feature is one step to ensuring a score has been entered after a due date has passed for a learner activity. As Faith mentioned, this new functionality only applies to specific tools and restrictions. If you use End Dates and not Due Dates, Automatic Zero does not transfer a score for that submission. Use Due Dates for this to function correctly. Please feel free to contact an instructional designer if you would like assistance with your grade book!
As of this release, SMS notifications are permanently removed from Falcon Online. Short Message Service (SMS) notifications allowed users to subscribe to select notifications to be forwarded to their mobile phone number. Stored phone numbers are deleted following this release and are no longer needed to send notifications.
Email-based notifications remain, and users can still receive email notifications if they subscribe. Alternatively, users can use the Falcon Online Pulse app to receive the same mobile push notifications that were available with SMS Notifications.
Refer to the Intent to EOL SMS Notifications blog post for more information.
Our next continuous delivery update is scheduled for July 25th. To learn more about this month's updates, please review the July release notes.
Please refer to the Falcon Online for Faculty Infoguide for additional information on all the Falcon Online tools.
Faith Testerman
Coordinator IV - IT Instructional Resources
Faith.Testerman@DaytonaState.edu
IT Service Catalog
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