Moodle 3.6 focuses on privacy, usability and communication
Read on for Moodle 3.6 highlights, or watch our [ Youtube playlist of 3.6 New features.]
Full details of the release with technical information can be found in the Moodle 3.6 release notes.
For all users
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Privacy and policies area in Profile
Access site policies and make data requests from links in your Profile.
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Course images on the dashboard
Images or coloured patterns brighten up course descriptions on the dashboard Course overview.
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Clearer icons, accessible fonts
The use of Bootstrap 4 stable means enhanced appearance for users and better theming options for developers.
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Directly record sound and video
Buttons in the Atto editor allow you to record directly into Moodle
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Choice results display
Know in advance how the Choice results will display
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Moodle from your Mobile!
A new improved Moodle app.
For teachers
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Award badges based on other badges
Amongst new badges criteria is the ability to award badges based on previously earned badges.
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Quiz Essay questions
Specify accepted file types for the Quiz Essay question type and upload files when grading them
For administrators
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GDPR features
New Privacy and policies links help meet GDPR requirements.
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Simple Global Search
A new, simple Global search feature is available without the need to install an external engine.
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LTI Advantage 1.1 support
External tool settings now include support for LTI Membership and AGS services..
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More badge criteria
Award badges for user picture upload, cohort membership and previously awarded badges.
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Cohort themes
Specify a theme for a cohort for easy differentiation.
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New capabilities
There are eleven new capabilities, including several relating to data, privacy and policies.