Brightspace is now called D2L — All references to Brightspace in the product now say D2L, matching the terminology instructors use.
Intro videos that adapt to the session — A new intro video slide type automatically plays the right introduction for an individual or a group session.
Captions on Breakout Originals — Every Breakout Originals experience now includes captions.
Accessibility
Addressed accessibility audit findings, improving keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and colour contrast across key areas of the product.
Moved the mute control for auto-playing audio to the top of the view experience dialog so keyboard-only users can reach it quickly (WCAG 1.4.2).
Improvements and fixes
Sessions start only once the minimum group size is met, and can no longer be scheduled before an experience's start date.
Instructors no longer receive duplicate assignment results emails.
The demo waiting room now includes the same device check as standard rooms.
Absent participants are now removed from their group after a session.
Navigation and display improvements across assignment management, the agenda tab, catalog breadcrumbs, rescheduling, exhibits, participant search, and the talk track field.