UConn instructors can learn about mixed (secure and non-secure) content within HuskyCT.
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Mixed Content Overview
Since HuskyCT allows users to publish content, there will always be a potential for non-secure items to be added. Most often, this occurs when embedded images, audio or video are linked will link to the course from non-SSL pages. When this happens, the page will then contain mixed content; --that is, content which is both secure and non-secure.
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Firefox, Chrome, Microsoft Edge and IE all block non-secure content by default. Safari is the only major browser which does not automatically block non-secure content.
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Mixed Content: Impact on Learner Experience
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Depending on the context, it may be obvious to the learner that content has been blocked.
Blocked Content: Missing Video (Accompanying Text)
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The course builder embedded the video and used “httphttp://” rather rather than “httpshttps://” (setting . This setting is only visible to the course builder). As a result, the browser has automatically blocked the video.
Blocked content won’t , however, will not always be this obvious.
Blocked Content: Missing Video (No Accompanying Text)
The course builder embedded a video using a link to non-secure resources. The content has been blocked by the browser with no indication that a video should be expected. For this reason, we highly recommend course builders always include a textual description for any embedded content in their course.
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