https://synap.ac New features, improvements and product news from Synap. en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/global-exam-settings/ https://synap.ac/updates/global-exam-settings/ Central defaults and templates across your portals Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/webhook-deliveries-v2/ https://synap.ac/updates/webhook-deliveries-v2/ Filtering, health status, bulk actions and manual retries Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/neutral-grades-and-proctoring-review/ https://synap.ac/updates/neutral-grades-and-proctoring-review/ Pass/fail grades that still certify, and quicker session review Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/live-proctoring/ https://synap.ac/updates/live-proctoring/ Monitor candidates live, in real time Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/exam-psychometrics-and-item-analysis/ https://synap.ac/updates/exam-psychometrics-and-item-analysis/ KR-20, item analysis and grade-flow charts Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/synoptic-desktop-app/ https://synap.ac/updates/synoptic-desktop-app/ A hardened lockdown environment for high-stakes exams Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/faster-exam-taking-experience/ https://synap.ac/updates/faster-exam-taking-experience/ The rebuilt v3 quiz player Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/new-synoptic-proctoring-extension/ https://synap.ac/updates/new-synoptic-proctoring-extension/ More reliable lockdown and monitoring Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/accessibility-improvements/ https://synap.ac/updates/accessibility-improvements/ Better ARIA support and keyboard control Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/new-pdf-viewer/ https://synap.ac/updates/new-pdf-viewer/ Two-page mode, annotations and better responsiveness Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/extended-matching-questions/ https://synap.ac/updates/extended-matching-questions/ Assemble sectioned exams with EMQ filter groups Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/image-hotspot-questions/ https://synap.ac/updates/image-hotspot-questions/ Answer by clicking regions of an image Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/spreadsheet-questions/ https://synap.ac/updates/spreadsheet-questions/ Assess real data and finance skills in a built-in spreadsheet Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/video-recording-questions/ https://synap.ac/updates/video-recording-questions/ Capture spoken and visual responses, marked against rubrics Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/mobile-app-improvements/ https://synap.ac/updates/mobile-app-improvements/ Spaced Learning and performance upgrades on mobile Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/richer-quiz-results-reporting/ https://synap.ac/updates/richer-quiz-results-reporting/ Redesigned results reporting with new charts and insights Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/audio-recording-questions/ https://synap.ac/updates/audio-recording-questions/ Capture spoken answers directly in an assessment Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/iso-27001-security-hardening/ https://synap.ac/updates/iso-27001-security-hardening/ Private storage and centralised audit logging Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/performance-breakdowns-by-tag/ https://synap.ac/updates/performance-breakdowns-by-tag/ See exactly where cohorts are strong or struggling Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/marking-roles-and-workflows/ https://synap.ac/updates/marking-roles-and-workflows/ Structured, team-based marking with escalation, back-reading and auditing Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/manage-webhooks-in-ui/ https://synap.ac/updates/manage-webhooks-in-ui/ Subscribe to platform events without engineering Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/tag-sets/ https://synap.ac/updates/tag-sets/ Organise and report on questions across multiple dimensions Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/cloze-scoring-controls/ https://synap.ac/updates/cloze-scoring-controls/ Per-choice credits, penalties and numeric ranges for cloze questions Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/lti-jwt-single-sign-on/ https://synap.ac/updates/lti-jwt-single-sign-on/ Launch Synap inside your LMS with LTI and JWT SSO Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/personal-access-tokens/ https://synap.ac/updates/personal-access-tokens/ Authenticate API requests with Personal Access Tokens Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/double-blind-marking/ https://synap.ac/updates/double-blind-marking/ Discover Synap's enhanced double and blind marking features for efficient, fair, and consistent exam assessment Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:21:10 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/terms-conditions/ https://synap.ac/updates/terms-conditions/ Transparent Terms & Conditions for exam integrity Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:20 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/webhook-ui/ https://synap.ac/updates/webhook-ui/ Your gateway to effortless data integration Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:00:22 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/revoke-assignments/ https://synap.ac/updates/revoke-assignments/ Easily halt and restart user access to assignments with revocation and reinstatement controls! Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:00:51 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/zapier-embed/ https://synap.ac/updates/zapier-embed/ Streamline your workflow with Synap's seamless integration of Zapier, effortlessly managing tasks, crafting and editing zaps, and utilising templates for quick setup! Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:59 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/records-of-learning/ https://synap.ac/updates/records-of-learning/ Store educational records, whether completed on Synap or elsewhere Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:36 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/flexible-exam-retakes/ https://synap.ac/updates/flexible-exam-retakes/ Allow students to retake exams at their discretion, regardless of previous performance Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:21 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/override-attempt-scores/ https://synap.ac/updates/override-attempt-scores/ Make changes to assessment scores, ensuring that each student's performance is accurately reflected Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:42 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/lab-refrence-values-in-exams/ https://synap.ac/updates/lab-refrence-values-in-exams/ Reference values for medical and clinical exams Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:13 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/disable-spellcheck-in-exams/ https://synap.ac/updates/disable-spellcheck-in-exams/ Disable spellcheck software for essay questions Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:00:53 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/new-languages-croatian-and-thai/ https://synap.ac/updates/new-languages-croatian-and-thai/ Two new portal languages — Croatian and Thai — for a localised learner experience. Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:55 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/flexible-exam-scheduling-attempt-adjustment/ https://synap.ac/updates/flexible-exam-scheduling-attempt-adjustment/ Reschedule exams and adjust attempt windows — even after an exam has closed. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:21 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/smarter-studying-with-bookmarking/ https://synap.ac/updates/smarter-studying-with-bookmarking/ Make it easier for candidates to come back to questions later Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:12 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/synoptic-new-proctoring-screen-webcam-capture/ https://synap.ac/updates/synoptic-new-proctoring-screen-webcam-capture/ Increased proctoring security with Webcam and Screen snapshots Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:10 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/norwegian-and-slovenian-language-support/ https://synap.ac/updates/norwegian-and-slovenian-language-support/ Two new portal languages — Norwegian and Slovenian — added to Synap. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:25 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/manually-close-exams/ https://synap.ac/updates/manually-close-exams/ Conclude exams early without cancelling — existing attempts stay intact. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:26 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/override-finalised-and-released-grades/ https://synap.ac/updates/override-finalised-and-released-grades/ Change candidate's grades after they have been finalised Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:11 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/unrevoke-attempts/ https://synap.ac/updates/unrevoke-attempts/ Effortlessly manage exams with Unrevoke, empowering you to undo exam attempt revocations and regain control. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:00:03 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/pirority-collections/ https://synap.ac/updates/pirority-collections/ Elevate essential collections for seamless student access Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:40 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/exam-feedback-videos-and-pdf/ https://synap.ac/updates/exam-feedback-videos-and-pdf/ Attach videos and PDFs to feedback and notes — explain concepts to candidates and keep richer records. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/question-stats/ https://synap.ac/updates/question-stats/ Unlock valuable insights such as average scores, question difficulty, and response breakdowns with our new Question Stats Dashboard. Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:00:08 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/assign-markers/ https://synap.ac/updates/assign-markers/ Elevate collaboration and communication with streamlined marker assignment, enabling educators to efficiently filter attempts for seamless marking. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:45 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/mfa/ https://synap.ac/updates/mfa/ Strengthen your account security with QR codes and MFA for enhanced protection. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://synap.ac/updates/flexible-exam-deadlines/ https://synap.ac/updates/flexible-exam-deadlines/ Introducing indefinite exams and relative deadlines, offering enhanced flexibility and control for assessment management. Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:56 GMT