Have an ever-growing to-do list? Come get some of it done while others do the same! OpenLab co-working hours are virtual quiet meet-up sessions for anyone to join to get work done. Breakout rooms are available for conversation or questions. All are held via Zoom, so when it’s time for the session, join and quietly work through your to-do list!… Continue reading this post
Category: OpenLab News
This Month on the OpenLab: November 2024 Release
Today, November 14, we released version 1.7.81 of the OpenLab. It included a few bug fixes and some minor theme and plugin updates.
We fixed a bug causing members to be unable to change their email subscription settings for Courses, Projects, and Clubs. … Continue reading this post
This Month on the OpenLab: October 2024 Release
On October 17 we released version 1.7.80 of the OpenLab. It included a new feature, a bug fix, minor theme and plugin updates, and a plugin deactivation.
Staff can now create courses
Previously, faculty were the only OpenLab members able to create courses.… Continue reading this post
Co-Working Hours
Every month, the OpenLab team hosts a co-working hour, a virtual quiet meet-up session for anyone to join to get work done. Breakout rooms are available for conversation or questions. All are held via Zoom, so when it’s time for the session, join and quietly work through your to-do list!… Continue reading this post
This Month on the OpenLab: September 2024 Release
On September 19 we released version 1.7.79 of the OpenLab. It included some minor theme and plugin updates. We also deactivated a few plugins.
We are no longer doing new development work on the OpenLab Gradebook plugin and recommend that grades be shared with students via Brightspace, the college LMS.… Continue reading this post
Co-working Th 8/29
Start the semester with colleagues at the OpenLab’s first co-working hours of the semester!
On Thursday, August 29th from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 AM, join the OpenLab team for the final co-working session of the Spring. You bring the work, we’ll bring the friendly presence in the Zoom session (plus we’ll bring work, too).… Continue reading this post
This Month on the OpenLab: August 2024 Release
On August 13 we released version 1.7.78 of the OpenLab. It included many new features, as well as updates to all existing themes and plugins, including BuddyPress and WordPress, the primary software that powers the OpenLab.
OpenLab Modules
Last year, the MSEIP grant Connect the DOTS funded the creation of a custom plugin called Openlab Modules, which allows anyone to create modules on an OpenLab site.… Continue reading this post
Co-working session 5/16
One more co-working session to help everyone finish this semester!
On Thursday, May 16th from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 PM, join the OpenLab team for the final co-working session of the Spring. You bring the work, we’ll bring the friendly presence in the Zoom session (plus we’ll bring work, too).… Continue reading this post
OpenLab Open House
With the semester winding down, the OpenLab Team invites you to join the OpenLab Open House! Come share your successes from this semester, ask questions, and learn from each other about the OpenLab.
The OpenLab Open House will be on Friday, 5/10/24, from 2:00-3:00pm via Zoom.… Continue reading this post
This Month on the OpenLab: May 2024 Release
On May 2, we released version 1.7.77 of the OpenLab. It was a small release with the following bug fixes:
- A minor misalignment in Dashboard > Posts and Dashboard > Comments pages
- Issues with scrolling in the editor on mobile, making it hard to see the post contents
- A number of mobile display issues with the Typology theme
As always, please contact us with any questions!… Continue reading this post
