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Revision as of 12:41, 26 November 2018
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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Improved course overview
Sort, star, hide and display courses more efficiently thanks to the welcome Course overview improvements on your Dashboard.
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New messaging interface
Enhanced messaging brings greater control over who can message you along with the ability to star messages and engage in group messaging.
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Nextcloud integration
If enabled by the administrator,a Nextcloud repository may be searched for uploading files to your courses, both as copies or acces controlled links
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Clearer privacy links in your profile
Easily see how to contact the PO, request data or account deletion and view a data retention summary page
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Hide yourself in the online users block
Monitor courses without being seen by clicking the 'eye' against your name in the Online users block.
For teachers
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Message your groups
Enable group messaging when setting up groups and from the new messaging interface start group conversations.
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More information on your badges
Support for Open Badges v2.0 spec allows you to add more details when awarding badges.
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Record assignment feedback
Media and other file uploads are now permitted when grading assignments, meaning teachers can record their feedback and/or include supporting images or other files.
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For administrators
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Privacy enhancements
New settings include optional agreements, bulk handling of data requests, a data summary page and clearer profile privacy links.
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Message access control
A new setting in Advanced features lets the admin decide whether or not to enable site wide messaging.
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Nextcloud integration
Nextcloud is now available as an OAuth2 service'.
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Context freezing
A new experimental feature means categories, blocks, courses and content may be set to 'read-only.
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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.