2025-06

🎉 TAO June 2025 Release Highlights! 🎉

Category-based scoring via LTI 1.3

Introduced category-based scoring when using LTI 1.3 links, enabling more flexible and granular assessment strategies.

Battery scoring enhancement

Added the ability to score sessions launched via batteries that require manual scoring.

Release Enhancements

TAO Authoring Updates & Fixes

Improved QTI 2.2 export compliance: Exporting an item now generates QTI 2.2-compliant XML, improving compatibility and adherence to standards.
Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where tests could be previewed by users without proper permissions, enhancing security and access control.

TAO Advance Updates & Fixes

Improved media accessibility on iPads and Mac: Addressed layout issues that previously obscured the audio player on certain browsers, ensuring consistent access across devices.
Improved contrast theme consistency: Enhanced the “White on Black” contrast theme behavior across interactions for better accessibility compliance.
Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where test submissions containing uploaded files with invisible Unicode control characters in the file name were incorrectly rejected.
Bug Fix: Fixed an error that occurred when submitting tests containing many uploaded images in Extended Text Interactions.

TAO Portal Updates & Fixes

Battery review access enabled: Fixed an issue where users could not access the “Review” page for sessions configured with batteries.
Bug Fix: Fixed an error that prevented Public Session Managers from creating sessions.
Bug Fix: Fixed silent failures that occurred when editing auto-submit dates for sessions that were already in progress.
Bug Fix: Fixed a problem where users with the role of Battery Manager could not view or search for deliveries while editing a battery.
Bug Fix: Fixed rendering issues in session reports where “undefined” appeared instead of score category data.

These updates aim to enhance usability, efficiency, and the overall TAO platform experience. We welcome your feedback and remain committed to continuous improvement. Thank you for your support! 🚀