GrassBlade LRS v2.1 and xAPI Companion v1.5 updates

It’s my pleasure to announce the release of GrassBlade LRS v2.1.0, and GrassBlade xAPI Companion v1.5 with some amazing new features.

What is new in GrassBlade LRS v2.1.0? Demo | How to upgrade?

1. Secure Tokens
   How safe is your LRS data? Most likely it can be downloaded by anyone, doesn’t matter which LRS you are using.
   Click here to know why, and, how Secure Tokens changes this
   
2. Groups
   Create Groups on the LRS and allow Users/Managers to access specific groups’ data only. We have also added integration with LearnDash Groups, so if you have created groups on LearnDash, the group data is automatically pulled from LearnDash to LRS.
3. Save Reports/Filters
   Now save your filtered reports as reports and access them from the Reports menu. And, you can generate as many filtered reports as you want.
4. Automated Emails of PDF/CSV Reports
   You can now send recurring emails of filtered reports in PDF or CSV formats to any email IDs you choose, and in any frequency you want.
   (Image: PDF Report)
5. Score/Percentage Filters
   We now have more filters for reports. You can filter by score and percentage. So useful, I am wondering why we did not have it before.
6. Better control over what Users/Managers can access
   Want more control? You can now create a User/Manager on the LRS with access to specific menus/features. So you can now decide to give access to reports only and not let them change configurations.
7. Backups
   You can now generate file and database backups of the LRS from the LRS, or automated backups. You can configure it to save to a server, or FTP it, or even email it.
   
8. Remote SSO
   So far you could automatically login to the LRS from the WordPress backend only if WordPress and LRS were on the same server. Now, you can SSO from another server as well. Just configure the IP or domain name in GrassBlade LRS > Configure > Integrations > SSO.
9. Translation Ready
   This version is translation-ready, so it can now be translated into other languages.
10. Sound, Secure, and Robust
    The new version adds several security features and fixes a bunch of bugs. Overall much more robust.

What is new in GrassBlade xAPI Companion v1.5? Demo

1. Groups
   Supports integration of GrassBlade LRS with LearnDash Groups 
   
2. Secure Tokens
   How safe is your LRS data? Most likely it can be downloaded by anyone, doesn’t matter which LRS you are using.
   Click here to know why, and, how Secure Tokens changes this
3. H5P Integration
   H5P Plugin allows you to create interactive HTML5 content. You can now link it to the xAPI Content page, track activity on LRS, as well as add it to any page or on LearnDash lessons. You can even restrict progress to the next LearnDash lessons based on the completion of H5P content. Or, award LearnDash certificates based on scores or completion of H5P content.
4. Show User Scores
   You can show users their scores and completions. Just enable it on the xAPI Content page.
5. LeaderBoard
   We now have a LeaderBoard that you can show on any page using a shortcode. Or see them on the xAPI Content edit page.
6. Add Content anywhere you choose
   Didn’t like the content on the bottom of the page? Just follow the popup message when you select an xAPI Content and you can now choose to add the content anywhere you want, even when using the meta box.
7. Change URL Slug
   Now change the URL slug from gb_xapi_content to anything you like. Configure it on the GrassBlade Settings page.
8. Mark Complete button is Gone
   If you have enabled Completion Tracking, you will not see the Mark Complete button on LearnDash pages with the xAPI Content. Click here to know why, or to get it back
9. Other features and Bug fixes
   There are several more features like support for the Non-TinCan version of Articulate Studio 13 content, the ability to disable Statement Viewer from the xAPI Content edit page, support for WordPress password-protected pages, and several bug fixes.

Sponsors:

I would like to thank Jennifer from Wake Forest University, Kevin from Apex Anesthesia Review, Brad from  SDI Consulting, Brad from ABSEC LLC, Julien from  Institut Fassaha, Brian from B.Boyle Design, and Thomas from eBSI Export Academy for sponsoring some features and providing valuable feedback.