From b1f611b8592d3c882e700ee2503ff1d096c4cc11 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sarina Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 11:08:30 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] Add product marketing release notes for Sumac --- source/community/release_notes/sumac.rst | 5 +- .../sumac/aspects_comp_dashboard.rst | 2 + .../sumac/customizing_header.rst | 6 +- .../sumac/customizing_learner_dashboard.rst | 2 + .../sumac/default_sidebar_nav.rst | 2 + .../sumac/feature_release_notes.rst | 6 ++ .../sumac/sumac_marketing_notes.rst | 80 +++++++++++++++++++ 7 files changed, 100 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) create mode 100644 source/community/release_notes/sumac/sumac_marketing_notes.rst diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/sumac.rst b/source/community/release_notes/sumac.rst index 827aa3e0f..a67d5cbeb 100755 --- a/source/community/release_notes/sumac.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/sumac.rst @@ -9,7 +9,9 @@ about :doc:`index` or learn more about the `Open edX Platform`_. What's new in Sumac? Click to read about new features: - :doc:`sumac/feature_release_notes`. + :ref:`Sumac Product Marketing Notes` + + And for more detail on individual products, refer to :ref:`Sumac Product Notes`. .. highlights:: @@ -22,6 +24,7 @@ about :doc:`index` or learn more about the `Open edX Platform`_. .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 2 + Sumac Overview Sumac Release Notes Sumac Developer & Operator Release Notes diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/aspects_comp_dashboard.rst b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/aspects_comp_dashboard.rst index aa96492fa..6fea60935 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/aspects_comp_dashboard.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/aspects_comp_dashboard.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Aspects Course Comparison Dashboard: + Aspects Course Comparison Dashboard ################################### diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/customizing_header.rst b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/customizing_header.rst index 8e5a22eb8..a383d3689 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/customizing_header.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/customizing_header.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Frontend Slots Header (Sumac): + Customizing Site Header Using Frontend "Slots" ############################################## @@ -75,9 +77,9 @@ release note! .. seealso:: - * :doc:`/site_ops/how-tos/use-frontend-plugin-slots` + * :ref:`Frontend Slots Learner Dash (Sumac)` - * :doc:`customizing_learner_dashboard` + * :doc:`/site_ops/how-tos/use-frontend-plugin-slots` * :doc:`/site_ops/references/frontend-plugin-slots` diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/customizing_learner_dashboard.rst b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/customizing_learner_dashboard.rst index 0df17ec02..9ea05b200 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/customizing_learner_dashboard.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/customizing_learner_dashboard.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Frontend Slots Learner Dash (Sumac): + Customizing Learner Dashboard Using Frontend "Slots" #################################################### diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/default_sidebar_nav.rst b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/default_sidebar_nav.rst index 23d89ae1c..8a76b77e2 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/default_sidebar_nav.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/default_sidebar_nav.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Sidebar Navigation Release Notes (Sumac): + Sidebar Navigation Release Notes (Sumac) ######################################## diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/feature_release_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/feature_release_notes.rst index c89c29398..d74998ac5 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/feature_release_notes.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/feature_release_notes.rst @@ -1,6 +1,12 @@ +.. _Sumac Product Notes: + Open edX Sumac Release - Product Release Notes ############################################## +The Open edX Teak Release was released on December 9, 2024. + +:ref:`What's New? ` + .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 1 diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/sumac_marketing_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/sumac_marketing_notes.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..32beebe1f --- /dev/null +++ b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/sumac_marketing_notes.rst @@ -0,0 +1,80 @@ +.. _Sumac Product Marketing Notes: + +Open edX Sumac Release (December 2024) +###################################### + +Welcome to the Sumac release! This release provides significant improvements and +optimizations for authors, learners, and site operators. Here's what's ready for you +now: + +🧑‍🏫 For Course Authors +******************************** + +:ref:`Libraries: Your Content, Reimagined `: +Store unlimited content in one Library instead of juggling dozens, then reuse +individual problems, videos, or text blocks across any course with one-click +updates. Create randomized problem banks, organize with Collections and tags, +and sync changes instantly across all your courses. + +:ref:`Compare Courses at a Glance with Aspects `: +Spot enrollment trends, gauge problem difficulty, and compare performance across +all your courses or runs in one dashboard — complete with sortable tables, course +tag filters, and quick links to drill deeper into individual course data. + +:ref:`LTI Certified ✅ `: The Open edX Sumac Release +has achieved the `LTI Advantage Complete +`_ certification! + +🎓 For Learners +***************** + +:ref:`Navigate Your Way: New Sidebar Navigation `: +Learners can now jump to any unit, section, or subsection without returning to +the Course Outline page — with visual progress indicators and completion +checkmarks that update in real-time as they work through content. + +:ref:`Enhanced Mobile App Experience `: Single sign-on, +improved translations experience, a new Course Home experience, and more! + +⚙️ For Site Operators +********************** + +:ref:`Customize Your Site Header Without Code Forks `: +Site operators can now swap out header elements — like removing the header Help +button — using simple configuration files instead of forking the entire codebase, +making customization faster and easier to maintain. + +🔮 Upcoming in Teak (June 2025) +************************************ + +We're working hard on even more improvements in our :ref:`Teak release (out now) `! +You can look forward to: + +**Easier Content Reuse with Libraries**: Using Libraries, authors will be able +to create modular units that can be reused in multiple courses. Updates and +changes to content can be managed centrally in Libraries, with changes syncing +seamlessly. + +**Aspects Analytics in Studio**: Studio will feature In-Context Analytics, enabling +course teams to make data-driven course improvements without switching tools. + +**More Content Blocks Enabled by Default**: A curated list of high-value content +blocks (e.g., Google Docs, LTI 1.3, Polls, Surveys, Word Cloud) will be enabled +by default in Studio. + +**Give Learners Credentials They'll Want to Share**: Via integrations with +Credly and Accredible, learners will be able to earn digital badges — a more +portable, shareable credential that can be added to social media profiles and +email signatures. + +**More Flexibility To Build Custom Features**: More plugin slots will be added +across the platform to support easier customization and extension by your +development or operations team. + +⌚ Ready to Upgrade? +*********************** + +Have your site operations team check out the `Tutor upgrading guide +`_ so they can upgrade your +Open edX instance to the Sumac release! + From 473f99128a0b58450056f6fceccf09d368295ee6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sarina Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 13:01:17 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] Add product marketing release notes for Redwood --- source/community/release_notes/redwood.rst | 5 +- .../release_notes/redwood/aspects.rst | 2 + .../release_notes/redwood/course_search.rst | 2 + .../redwood/feature_release_notes.rst | 2 + .../release_notes/redwood/potpourri.rst | 2 + .../redwood/redwood_marketing_notes.rst | 87 +++++++++++++++++++ .../release_notes/redwood/sidebar_nav.rst | 2 + .../release_notes/redwood/studio_facelift.rst | 2 + 8 files changed, 103 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 source/community/release_notes/redwood/redwood_marketing_notes.rst diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/redwood.rst b/source/community/release_notes/redwood.rst index 5fa53e0c0..6297979b7 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/redwood.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/redwood.rst @@ -9,7 +9,9 @@ about :doc:`index` or learn more about the `Open edX Platform`_. What's new in Redwood? Click to read about new features: - :doc:`redwood/feature_release_notes`. + :ref:`Redwood Product Marketing Notes` + + And for more detail on individual products, refer to :ref:`Redwood Product Notes`. .. highlights:: @@ -22,6 +24,7 @@ about :doc:`index` or learn more about the `Open edX Platform`_. .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 2 + Redwood Overview Redwood Release Notes Redwood Developer & Operator Release Notes diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/aspects.rst b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/aspects.rst index 937ad6631..ddb21d427 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/aspects.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/aspects.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Aspects Release Notes (Redwood): + Aspects Release Notes (Redwood) ############################### diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/course_search.rst b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/course_search.rst index 3d2babf43..7c11f4e6f 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/course_search.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/course_search.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Course Search Redwood: + Course Search Beta Release Notes (Redwood) ########################################## diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/feature_release_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/feature_release_notes.rst index d72666520..34997a348 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/feature_release_notes.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/feature_release_notes.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Redwood Product Notes: + Open edX Redwood Release - Feature-Based Notes ############################################## diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/potpourri.rst b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/potpourri.rst index 5204b81a9..21b410152 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/potpourri.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/potpourri.rst @@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ of life for both authors and learners. :local: :depth: 1 +.. _Independent Sections (Redwood): + Make Sections available independently of the course outline *********************************************************** diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/redwood_marketing_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/redwood_marketing_notes.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2bd4790d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/redwood_marketing_notes.rst @@ -0,0 +1,87 @@ +.. _Redwood Product Marketing Notes: + +Open edX Redwood Release (June 2024) +###################################### + +Welcome to the Redwood release! Discover new and exciting features built +for authors, learners, and site operators. Here's what's ready for you now: + +🧑‍🏫 For Course Authors +******************************** + +:ref:`Taxonomies and Tags for Easy Organization and Reuse `: +Add structured tags from any third-party taxonomy (or create your own) to +courses, units, problems, and videos — then search by tag to quickly find and +reuse content across courses, align to certifications, or track learning +outcomes. + +:ref:`Meet Aspects: Analytics Built Right Into Open edX `: +Access near real-time enrollment, engagement, and performance data through +interactive dashboards directly from the Instructor Dashboard, no separate login +required! With downloadable reports, cross-filtering, and at-risk learner +identification, you'll be able to quickly adapt to the needs of your learners. + +:ref:`Find Any Content in Seconds with Course Search ` +(limited release): Search across all your courses (or within one) to +instantly locate videos, problems, or text by keyword or tag — then copy and reuse +content in just a few clicks, saving hours of hunting through course outlines. + +:ref:`Studio Gets a Complete Makeover `: +Studio now features a sleek, modernized interface, delivering a consistent, +cohesive authoring experience across every page and workflow, built with +authoring efficiency in mind. + +:ref:`Share Course Sections Independently `: +Hide sections from your course outline while sharing direct URLs to them — perfect +for distributing evergreen resources, supplemental materials, or reference +content that learners need to access throughout the course. + +🎓 For Learners +***************** + +:ref:`Navigate Your Way With the New Sidebar Navigation ` +(limited release): Learners can now jump to any unit, section, or subsection +without returning to the Course Outline page — with visual progress indicators and +completion checkmarks that update in real-time as they work through content. + +⚙️ For Site Operators +********************** + +:ref:`Aspects ` is an analytics system for the +Open edX platform, bringing actionable data about course and learner performance +to instructors and site operators. It must be installed separatly from the Open +edX platform, and in future releases will unlock capabilities such as course +comparison dashboards and Studio in-context metrics. + + +🔮 Upcoming in Sumac (December 2024) +************************************ + +We're working hard on even more improvements in our :ref:`Sumac release (out +now) `! You can look forward to: + +**Libraries: Your Content, Reimagined**: Store unlimited content in one Library +instead of juggling dozens, then reuse individual problems, videos, or text +blocks across any course with one-click updates. Create randomized problem +banks, organize with Collections and tags, and sync changes instantly across all +your courses. + +**Compare Courses at a Glance with Aspects**: Spot enrollment trends, gauge problem +difficulty, and compare performance across all your courses or runs in one +dashboard, complete with sortable tables, course tag filters, and quick links to +drill deeper into individual course data. + +**Navigate Your Way: New Sidebar Navigation**: In Sumac, we'll debut a fully +featured, default sidebar navigation experience enabling users to seamlessly +navigate through courses within the courseware experience. + +**Enhanced Mobile App Experience**: Single sign-on, improved translations +experience, a new Course Home experience, and more! + +⌚ Ready to Upgrade? +*********************** + +Have your site operations team check out the `Tutor upgrading guide +`_ so they can upgrade your +Open edX instance to the Redwood release! + diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/sidebar_nav.rst b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/sidebar_nav.rst index 4af660660..aa66a99e9 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/sidebar_nav.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/sidebar_nav.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Sidebar Navigation Release Notes (Redwood): + Sidebar Navigation Release Notes (Redwood) ########################################## diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/studio_facelift.rst b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/studio_facelift.rst index 8b4a689ea..ddce0d540 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/redwood/studio_facelift.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/redwood/studio_facelift.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Studio (Redwood): + Studio Facelift Release Notes (Redwood) ####################################### From 8c2eab352c7548d5d392f2db7a904b6266fb7d0e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sarina Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 13:31:17 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Add product marketing release notes for Quince --- .../release_notes/quince-landing.rst | 19 ++++- .../release_notes/quince/copy_paste_b.rst | 2 + .../release_notes/quince/demox_course.rst | 2 + .../quince/feature_release_notes.rst | 2 + .../release_notes/quince/feature_roundup.rst | 5 ++ .../quince/quince_marketing_notes.rst | 83 +++++++++++++++++++ .../release_notes/quince/woocommerce.rst | 2 + 7 files changed, 114 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 source/community/release_notes/quince/quince_marketing_notes.rst diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/quince-landing.rst b/source/community/release_notes/quince-landing.rst index f52304fd8..4ebf97a9a 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/quince-landing.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/quince-landing.rst @@ -1,13 +1,30 @@ Open edX Quince Release -####################### +######################### These are the release notes for the Quince release, the 17th community release of the Open edX Platform, released in December 2023. You can also review details about :doc:`index` or learn more about the `Open edX Platform`_. +.. highlights:: + + What's new in Quince? Click to read about new features: + + :ref:`Quince Product Marketing Notes` + + And for more detail on individual products, refer to :ref:`Quince Product Notes`. + +.. highlights:: + + What's new in Quince? Operators and developers, click to read about new + updates, patches, and configuration options. + + :doc:`quince` + + .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 2 + quince/quince_marketing_notes quince/feature_release_notes quince diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/quince/copy_paste_b.rst b/source/community/release_notes/quince/copy_paste_b.rst index 09155227d..3059ba5e2 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/quince/copy_paste_b.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/quince/copy_paste_b.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Copy Paste Quince: + Copy & Paste - Second Phase Release (Quince) ############################################ diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/quince/demox_course.rst b/source/community/release_notes/quince/demox_course.rst index 38ad9e8e4..20175c0d9 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/quince/demox_course.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/quince/demox_course.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _DemoX Quince: + Introducing the New DemoX Course (Quince) ######################################### diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/quince/feature_release_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/quince/feature_release_notes.rst index bd3de20b3..f6152977b 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/quince/feature_release_notes.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/quince/feature_release_notes.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Quince Product Notes: + Open edX Quince Release - Feature-Based Notes ############################################# diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/quince/feature_roundup.rst b/source/community/release_notes/quince/feature_roundup.rst index e19f38e57..cff0549f8 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/quince/feature_roundup.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/quince/feature_roundup.rst @@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ contributed to this release. See also features previously discussed: For Learners ************ +.. _Learner Home Quince: + New Learner Home ================ @@ -62,6 +64,7 @@ moved to the triple-dot menu at the upper righthand corner of the course cards. .. image:: /_images/release_notes/quince/quince-roundup-4.png +.. _Masquerade Quince: Masquerade Feature for Course Teams ----------------------------------- @@ -74,6 +77,8 @@ in this view. .. image:: /_images/release_notes/quince/quince-roundup-5.png +.. _Discussions Quince: + New In-Context Discussion Sidebar ================================= diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/quince/quince_marketing_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/quince/quince_marketing_notes.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c3658ec62 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/community/release_notes/quince/quince_marketing_notes.rst @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +.. _Quince Product Marketing Notes: + +Open edX Quince Release (December 2023) +######################################## + +Welcome to the Quince release! Discover new and exciting features for authors, +learners, and site operators. Here's what's ready for you now: + +🧑‍🏫 For Course Authors +******************************** + +:ref:`Copy & Paste Course Components `: +Reuse text blocks, problems, videos, and full course units across courses in +seconds — just copy to clipboard and paste wherever you need it, cutting down +content creation time dramatically. + +:ref:`New DemoX Course `: The new DemoX course is available now. There are +five modules that advance from general to specific knowledge and provide +reusable blocks that you can repurpose for your own courses. + +🎓 For Learners +***************** + +:ref:`Redesigned Learner Home `: +Learners now have a sleek, modern hub to view enrolled courses, filter by +status, sort by date or title, and quickly resume learning. With improved course +cards and easier navigation for large course lists, the new Learner Home is +another step forward in the platform's evolving design vision. + +:ref:`Discussions Right Where You Need Them `: +Learners can now view, respond to, and start discussion threads directly within +course units via a collapsible sidebar - no more navigating away from content to +join the conversation. + +⚙️ For Site Operators +********************** + +:ref:`Sell Courses with WooCommerce Integration `: +The Open edX platform now integrates directly with WooCommerce, letting you +create course products, process enrollments, handle refunds, and manage seats +without maintaining your own ecommerce infrastructure. + +:ref:`See What Learners See `: Via the new Learner Home, +site staff can now view the platform as users on the platform by typing a username or +email in the “View as” box. + + +🔮 Upcoming in Redwood (June 2024) +************************************ + +We're working hard on even more improvements in our :ref:`Redwood release (out +now) `! You can look forward to: + +**Taxonomies and Tags for Easy Organization and Reuse**: Add structured tags +from any third-party taxonomy (or create your own) to courses, units, problems, +and videos — then search by tag to quickly find and reuse content across +courses, align to certifications, or track learning outcomes. + +**Aspects: Analytics Built Right Into Open edX**: Access near real-time +enrollment, engagement, and performance data through interactive dashboards +directly from the Instructor Dashboard. + +**Find Any Content in Seconds with Course Search**: Search across all your +courses (or within one) to instantly locate videos, problems, or text by keyword +or tag. Copy and reuse content in just a few clicks, saving hours of hunting +through course outlines. + +**Studio Glowup**: Studio will debut a sleek, modernized interface, delivering a +consistent, cohesive authoring experience across every page and workflow, built +with authoring efficiency in mind. + +**Share Course Sections Independently**: Hide sections from your course outline +while sharing direct URLs to them, perfect for distributing evergreen resources, +supplemental materials, or reference content that learners need to access +throughout the course. + +⌚ Ready to Upgrade? +*********************** + +Have your site operations team check out the `Tutor upgrading guide +`_ so they can upgrade your +Open edX instance to the Quince release! + diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/quince/woocommerce.rst b/source/community/release_notes/quince/woocommerce.rst index cdcf07cfd..75bbaea39 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/quince/woocommerce.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/quince/woocommerce.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _WooCommerce Quince: + Integrating WooCommerce WordPress Plugin (Quince) ################################################# From 79db02e6053949c5ab83e2ffcbe2fa453cec04a4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sarina Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 15:05:59 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] Add product marketing release notes for Palm --- .../community/release_notes/palm-landing.rst | 17 ++++ .../palm/discussions_improvements.rst | 2 + .../palm/feature_release_notes.rst | 2 + .../release_notes/palm/feature_roundup.rst | 4 + .../release_notes/palm/new_problem_editor.rst | 2 + .../release_notes/palm/ora_improvements.rst | 2 + .../palm/palm_marketing_notes.rst | 81 +++++++++++++++++++ .../palm/verifiable_credentials.rst | 2 + 8 files changed, 112 insertions(+) create mode 100644 source/community/release_notes/palm/palm_marketing_notes.rst diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/palm-landing.rst b/source/community/release_notes/palm-landing.rst index ad6ca0fd1..df78d12d8 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/palm-landing.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/palm-landing.rst @@ -5,9 +5,26 @@ These are the release notes for the Palm release, the 16th community release of the Open edX Platform, released in June 2023. You can also review details about :doc:`index` or learn more about the `Open edX Platform`_. + +.. highlights:: + + What's new in Palm? Click to read about new features: + + :ref:`Palm Product Marketing Notes` + + And for more detail on individual products, refer to :ref:`Palm Product Notes`. + +.. highlights:: + + What's new in Palm? Operators and developers, click to read about new + updates, patches, and configuration options. + + :doc:`palm` + .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 2 + palm/palm_marketing_notes palm/feature_release_notes palm diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/palm/discussions_improvements.rst b/source/community/release_notes/palm/discussions_improvements.rst index fb628514f..5db4491bf 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/palm/discussions_improvements.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/palm/discussions_improvements.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Palm Discussions: + Improvements to Discussions (Palm) ################################## diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/palm/feature_release_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/palm/feature_release_notes.rst index 470085bb3..21532dc6c 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/palm/feature_release_notes.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/palm/feature_release_notes.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Palm Product Notes: + Open edX Palm Release - Feature-Based Notes ########################################### diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/palm/feature_roundup.rst b/source/community/release_notes/palm/feature_roundup.rst index c48b2c402..3c9267175 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/palm/feature_roundup.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/palm/feature_roundup.rst @@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ have contributed to this release. :local: :depth: 1 +.. _Palm bulk email: + New Bulk Email Experience ************************* @@ -72,6 +74,8 @@ recent enrollment (default) or title. Courses on the homepage are now *paginated*, meaning only 25 courses will show at one time. This improves the loading time of the page. +.. _DEPR Rate: + Rate XBlock *********** diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/palm/new_problem_editor.rst b/source/community/release_notes/palm/new_problem_editor.rst index 821aeec96..b826f4847 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/palm/new_problem_editor.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/palm/new_problem_editor.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Palm Editor Improvements: + A New Problem Editor Experience (Palm) ###################################### diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/palm/ora_improvements.rst b/source/community/release_notes/palm/ora_improvements.rst index 658735c83..b5a27cb9a 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/palm/ora_improvements.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/palm/ora_improvements.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Palm ORA grading: + Enhanced ORA Grading Experience (Palm) ###################################### diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/palm/palm_marketing_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/palm/palm_marketing_notes.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2a3dcf7d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/community/release_notes/palm/palm_marketing_notes.rst @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +.. _Palm Product Marketing Notes: + +Open edX Palm Release (June 2023) +######################################## + +Welcome to the Palm release! Discover new and exciting features for authors, +learners, and site operators. Here's what's ready for you now: + +🧑‍🏫 For Course Authors +******************************** + +:ref:`Redesigned Problem Editor`: +Create and edit problems in a full-screen visual editor without writing +Markdown. The new editor features answer options, scoring, and settings all in +one place, plus live previews and easy access to advanced OLX when you need it. + +:ref:`Streamlined ORA Grading `: +Grade open response assessments faster with side-by-side rubrics, file previews +(PDFs, images, text), team coordination features, and batch grading — all in one +intuitive interface that lets you review multiple submissions without switching +screens. + +:ref:`Issue Verifiable Digital Credentials `: +Learners can now share tamper-proof, instantly verifiable program credentials to +digital wallets, giving them portable proof of accomplishments they control and +can present to employers, schools, or anyone they choose in seconds. + +:ref:`Schedule Emails to Students `: +Instructors can now schedule course emails to send later instead of immediately. +This is perfect for timing announcements, reminders, and updates when students +are most likely to engage. + +🎓 For Learners +***************** + +:ref:`Enhanced Discussions Experience `: +Improved accessibility, faster loading times, and a Discussions "Product Tour" +have been introduced to the Discussions application. + +⚙️ For Site Operators +********************** + +:ref:`The Rate XBlock ` is no longer supported. We recommend using the +`Feedback XBlock `_. + +🔮 Upcoming in Quince (December 2023) +************************************** + +We're working hard on even more improvements in our :ref:`Quince release (out +now) `! You can look forward to: + +**Copy & Paste Course Components**: Reuse text blocks, problems, videos, and +full course units across courses in seconds by copying to a clipboard and +pasting it wherever you need it, cutting down content creation time +dramatically. + +**New DemoX Course**: The new DemoX course will provide five modules that +advance from general to specific knowledge and provide reusable blocks that you +can repurpose for your own courses. + +**Redesigned Learner Home**: Learners will have a sleek, modern hub to view +enrolled courses, filter by status, sort by date or title, and quickly resume +learning. + +**Discussions Right Where You Need Them**: Learners will be able to view, +respond to, and start discussion threads directly within course units via a +collapsible sidebar - no more navigating away from content to join the +conversation. + +**Sell Courses with WooCommerce**: An integration with WooCommerce will let you +create course products, process enrollments, handle refunds, and manage seats +without maintaining your own ecommerce infrastructure. + + +⌚ Ready to Upgrade? +*********************** + +Have your site operations team check out the `Tutor upgrading guide +`_ so they can upgrade your +Open edX instance to the Palm release! + diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/palm/verifiable_credentials.rst b/source/community/release_notes/palm/verifiable_credentials.rst index 41e1484ad..390a03932 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/palm/verifiable_credentials.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/palm/verifiable_credentials.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Palm credentials: + Verifiable Credentials on the Open edX Platform (Palm) ###################################################### From 9ee8754344475108ef9226b91efd1b0e29f12b9b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sarina Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 15:30:51 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] Add product marketing release notes for Olive --- .../community/release_notes/olive-landing.rst | 16 ++++ .../olive/feature_release_notes.rst | 2 + .../release_notes/olive/feature_roundup.rst | 6 ++ .../olive/olive_3rd_party_discussions.rst | 2 + .../release_notes/olive/olive_discussions.rst | 6 +- .../olive/olive_discussions_mods.rst | 6 +- .../olive/olive_marketing_notes.rst | 84 +++++++++++++++++++ .../olive/olive_studio_editor.rst | 2 + 8 files changed, 120 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) create mode 100644 source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_marketing_notes.rst diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/olive-landing.rst b/source/community/release_notes/olive-landing.rst index c567af214..f961883ca 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/olive-landing.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/olive-landing.rst @@ -5,9 +5,25 @@ These are the release notes for the Palm release, the 16th community release of the Open edX Platform, released in June 2023. You can also review details about :doc:`index` or learn more about the `Open edX Platform`_. +.. highlights:: + + What's new in Olive? Click to read about new features: + + :ref:`Olive Product Marketing Notes` + + And for more detail on individual products, refer to :ref:`Olive Product Notes`. + +.. highlights:: + + What's new in Olive? Operators and developers, click to read about new + updates, patches, and configuration options. + + :doc:`olive` + .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 2 + olive/olive_marketing_notes olive/feature_release_notes olive diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/olive/feature_release_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/olive/feature_release_notes.rst index fef242e86..6f518e03c 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/olive/feature_release_notes.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/olive/feature_release_notes.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Olive Product Notes: + Open edX Olive Release - Feature-Based Notes ############################################ diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/olive/feature_roundup.rst b/source/community/release_notes/olive/feature_roundup.rst index 64e2699bb..0657146bf 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/olive/feature_roundup.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/olive/feature_roundup.rst @@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ additions to the platform, with brief descriptions of what they are. :local: :depth: 1 +.. _Olive randomized: + Resets for Randomized Content Blocks ************************************ @@ -75,6 +77,8 @@ If you want to help out but don't know where to start, visit us on the `Discussion Forums `_. Instructions for contributing are also available `on GitHub `_. +.. _Olive pr: + Pages and Resources View ************************ @@ -93,6 +97,8 @@ that allows you to quickly enable or disable the feature for the course. We'll cover the various options available when choosing the Discussion option in a future post. +.. _Olive login: + Authentication Micro-frontend (MFE) *********************************** diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_3rd_party_discussions.rst b/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_3rd_party_discussions.rst index bdc4add68..6e94394e5 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_3rd_party_discussions.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_3rd_party_discussions.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Olive discussions 3party: + Configuring 3rd Party Discussion Experiences (Olive) #################################################### diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_discussions.rst b/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_discussions.rst index 0a20cff13..3118e096b 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_discussions.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_discussions.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Olive discussions: + New and Improved Discussions Forum (Olive) ########################################## @@ -90,9 +92,9 @@ moderation team, as well as improvements to course authoring. Site operators can find information about how to configure the new Discussions feature in the Olive release notes. -*Thank you to `Kshitij Sobti +Thank you to `Kshitij Sobti `_ -and the team at OpenCraft for the gif shown in this post.* +and the team at OpenCraft for the gif shown in this post. **Maintenance chart** diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_discussions_mods.rst b/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_discussions_mods.rst index e774fa5bb..7e9f6277d 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_discussions_mods.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_discussions_mods.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Olive discussions moderation: + Moderation & Authoring Tools for the New Discussions Feature (Olive) #################################################################### @@ -142,9 +144,9 @@ solutions are not built into the Open edX platform, may cost money, and require effort from site administrators to enable. See :doc:`olive_3rd_party_discussions` for more detail. -*Thank you to `Kshitij Sobti +Thank you to `Kshitij Sobti `_ -and the team at OpenCraft for the gifs shown in this post.* +and the team at OpenCraft for the gifs shown in this post. **Maintenance chart** diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_marketing_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_marketing_notes.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1cb4c36d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_marketing_notes.rst @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ +.. _Olive Product Marketing Notes: + +Open edX Olive Release (December 2022) +######################################## + +Welcome to the Olive release! This release provides significant improvements and +optimizations for authors and learners. Here's what's ready for you now: + +🧑‍🏫 For Course Authors +******************************** + +:ref:`Enhanced Text Editing in Studio`: +Author text components faster with full-screen editing, visual table creation, +one-click image insertion from your gallery, special characters, emoticons, and +undo/redo - all without touching HTML code. + +:ref:`Powerful Moderation Tools for Discussions `: +With the :ref:`new Discussions experience `, moderators can now +endorse answers, close or edit posts with documented reasons, track learner +activity and reported content, plus enable discussions for any unit with a +single checkbox rather than manual topic configuration. + +:ref:`Integrate Third-Party Discussion Tools `: +Connect your courses with Ed Discussion, Yellowdig, InScribe, or Piazza via +LTI - bringing advanced features like analytics dashboards, graded discussions, +LaTeX support, and collaborative wiki-style answers directly into your learning +experience. + +:ref:`Control Course Features in One Place `: +Turn course tools like Progress pages, Wiki, Calculator, and Discussions on or +off with a single click — no more digging through advanced settings to enable +features your learners need. + + +🎓 For Learners +***************** + +:ref:`Redesigned Discussion Forums `: +Navigate conversations faster with a tabbed interface, mark answers to +questions, search across content and users, like posts inline, and track +activity with interactive post summaries, plus improved moderation tools for +course teams. + +:ref:`Reset Randomized Problem Banks `: +Perfect for flashcard-style study sessions and repeated practice, learners can +now practice exam prep by resetting randomized content blocks to get fresh +questions from a course's problem bank. + +:ref:`User Login Glowup `: Olive provides a +streamlined registration, sign in, and Forgot Password experience. + +🔮 Upcoming in Palm (June 2023) +************************************** + +We're working hard on even more improvements in our :ref:`Palm release (out +now) `! You can look forward to: + +**Redesigned Problem Editor**: Create and edit problems in a full-screen visual +editor without writing Markdown. The new editor features answer options, +scoring, and settings all in one place, plus live previews and easy access to +advanced OLX when you need it. + +**Streamlined ORA Grading**: Grade open response assessments faster with +side-by-side rubrics, file previews (PDFs, images, text), team coordination +features, and batch grading, all in one intuitive interface that lets you review +multiple submissions without switching screens. + +**Issue Verifiable Digital Credentials**: Learners will be able to share +tamper-proof, instantly verifiable program credentials to digital wallets, +giving them portable proof of accomplishments they control and can present to +employers, schools, or anyone they choose in seconds. + +**Schedule Emails to Students**: Instructors will be able to schedule course +emails to send later instead of immediately - perfect for timing announcements, +reminders, and updates when students are most likely to engage. + + +⌚ Ready to Upgrade? +*********************** + +Have your site operations team check out the `Tutor upgrading guide +`_ so they can upgrade your +Open edX instance to the Olive release! + diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_studio_editor.rst b/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_studio_editor.rst index cf997f922..c3816d57a 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_studio_editor.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/olive/olive_studio_editor.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _Olive editing: + Improved Studio Editing in Olive ################################ From dfab729052598a13d37bf4a8cd08b0d685491afb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sarina Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2025 07:16:05 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] Update Teak marketing notes --- .../community/release_notes/teak/teak_marketing_notes.rst | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/teak/teak_marketing_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/teak/teak_marketing_notes.rst index 55d418c35..7da380da2 100644 --- a/source/community/release_notes/teak/teak_marketing_notes.rst +++ b/source/community/release_notes/teak/teak_marketing_notes.rst @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ authoring. 🎓 For Learners ***************** -:ref:`Give learners credentials they'll want to share`: In +:ref:`Give Learners Credentials They'll Want to Share `: In addition to certificates, learners can now earn digital badges — a more portable, shareable credential that can be added to social media profiles and email signatures. While certificates provide detailed achievement records, @@ -52,11 +52,11 @@ and manage these badges. ⚙️ For Site Operators ********************** -:ref:`More flexibility for your tech team to build custom features `: More +:ref:`More Flexibility To Build Custom Features `: More plugin slots have been added across the platform to support easier customization and extension by your development or operations team. -:ref:`Your site, your brand — now faster than ever `: Our +:ref:`Your Site, Your Brand — Now Faster Than Ever `: Our new theming system takes only seconds to change, switch, and deploy your organization's brand themes. Customize your site's look and feel consistently across your full site. We encourage operators to test out this @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ theming support. **Important**: The Ulmo release will require the new theming system. Get ahead of the curve and test it now so your upgrade is seamless! -⌚ Ready to upgrade? +⌚ Ready to Upgrade? *********************** Have your site operations team check out the `Tutor upgrading guide