On December 29, 2011 CUIT upgraded the New CourseWorks system to Sakai version 2.8. The upgrade adds a number of new features and interface improvements, including a "My Courses" page to consolidate information for easy access to content, customizable Quick Links, and a full-featured Profile tool.

Several other new tools have been added to the system and can be enabled via an email request to the New CourseWorks team. These tools include:

• Guest Access - for granting limited access to non-UNI holders
• Lesson Builder - a tool to coordinate and deliver content and tools within Sakai in a distance education context
• Sign Up - a mechanism to allow students to sign up for office hours or other events
• Gradebook 2 - a new interface to improve the current Gradebook tool

Sakai is a constantly growing and improving system, and new features and tools will be added on an ongoing basis. Stay tuned to CCNMTL's website and Twitter feed for updates.