Attention Wooclap users,

On Tuesday November 10th 2026, the vendor is releasing a new version of their application that contains a number of improvements and workflow changes.

NEW FEATURES

• When adding an event from scratch in Canvas, a new screen will now give instructors the option of enabling the attendance check feature and the grade customisation options while creating the event. Instructors not requiring these features can just leave the checkboxes unchecked and continue.

Attention eClass users,

There will be a maintenance outage for all the cloud-hosted DLE services including eClass (Read-only), eClass External, and the DLE Knowledgebase on Wednesday November 11th 2026 from 1:00 - 2:00 AM. This outage is required to perform updates to the system infrastructure.

Please note that while we have booked a 1-hour maintenance window, all services will be available as soon as the required changes are complete. 

If you have any questions about this outage,

Attention Digital Learning Environment Users,

This message contains important information about the upcoming permanent change to Alberta time on November 1st 2026. Since this change may have impacts on any centrally-supported DLE services that involve scheduling and submission times, we have coordinated with our vendors for guidance on minimizing disruptions when the change occurs.

Many of our service providers have advised that there should be no impacts arising from the change as

UPDATE: The hosting team has resolved the performance issues impacting eClass. Users should no longer experience any slowdowns or errors when accessing the site.

Attention eClass Users,

The eClass (Read-only) service is currently experiencing a degradation. The site is performing slowly or not loading for some users. The hosting team is working to get full service restored as quickly as possible.

We extend our apologies for any disruptions this degradation may have caused. If you have

Attention DLE Users,

We have a number of updates across the Digital Learning Environment for everyone to be aware of.

• Canvas students will now have access to a new dashboard providing a more custom experience and can use the new Notebook feature to make personal footnotes on any canvas pages.
  
• The Bookstore’s Course Material Access program is now available in Canvas allowing students to access all their course’s digital textbook content through their profiles.
  
• The LearnWise AI Pilot is

UPDATE: The eClass External upgrade was completed early and the site was released at 11:15PM.

Attention eClass External users,

There will be a maintenance outage for eClass External on Wednesday July 29th 2026 from 9:00PM - 12:00 Midnight. This outage is required to perform a version update to the system. Further details are available here.

Please note that while we have booked a 3-hour maintenance window, eClass External will be available as soon as the required changes are complete.