Updated bCourses SpeedGrader View
Starting July 18, 2026, instructors may notice a slightly new design to the Speedgrader interface in bCourses. This update from the vendor (Instructure Canvas) focuses primarily on backend improvements for high-enrollment courses, such as faster load times and increased stability.
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Auditorium Camera Operator Services
As of Fall 2026, Camera Operator services will have transitioned to a standalone service independent of the standard automated Course Capture. While fixed wide-shots are available for free in most rooms, our dedicated operators provide camera tracking for complex classroom environments. For example...
New Course Retention Policy for bCourses Sites
bCourses is UC Berkeley's official campus Learning Management System (LMS), using the Canvas platform. To enhance the management of bCourses and comply with the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) records management policies, the university has established a bCourses Course...
Notice of Canvas Security Incident
bCourses is now back online following a cybersecurity incident affecting Canvas, our learning management system vendor. The platform has been restored, though some users may experience intermittent performance issues with tools and apps connected to bCourses.
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Final Exams in bCourses: Strategies and Effective Practices
Many instructors find it valuable to deliver a final exam or end-of-semester assignment in bCourses. Delivering an exam in bCourses makes it easy for students to access the exam content and convenient for the instructors to grade at the end of the term...
