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August Ultra update delivers smarter image descriptions, captioned video announcements, and table of contents for learning modules

Get back-to-school ready with new Ultra design features

This month’s Ultra update makes it easier than to generate meaningful descriptions for complex images. August also brings new tools for recording video announcements, styling course materials, and...

Posted: August 6, 2025, 11:10 AM

Black and white robot dog running with the words "New to Ultra" written on light turquoise background

Improve Course Accessibility with Image Captions & MathJax Formulas in July's Ultra Update

Track who's reading your announcements and more

How do you know if students actually read that important course announcement? What if you could make your content more accessible by adding image captions or rendering complex math more clearly...

Posted: June 24, 2025, 1:11 PM

CourseArc offers new AI-supported features including image descriptions

Improve accessibility in your CourseArc content

CourseArc offers new AI-powered features to make content creation smarter and faster. From generating alt text and long descriptions to transforming outlines into full lessons and creating quizzes...

Posted: June 10, 2025, 8:41 AM

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