New features

Read on for an overview of the key features and improvements in Moodle 4.1, or watch our [ YouTube playlist of 4.1 New features].

For role-specific information, see New for teachers, New for students and New for administrators.

The list of major features and improvements can be found in the Moodle 4.1 release notes.

Database UX improvements

Useful start page

A useful new start page makes it easier to set up your Database activity

Choice of presets

Three new Database presets are available.

Gradebook improvements

Coming soon

WIP.

Coming soon

WIP.

Question bank improvements

Inline editing

Edit a question title directly from the Question bank.

New columns

New 'Modified by' and 'Last used' columns

Custom reports

New report sources

Several new Custom reports sources are now available to improve reporting.

New Custom reports settings page

Optimise performance by limiting reports and/or disabling live editing.

New activity icons

Colour-coded icons help identify the function of each activity.

Content updates

Notify learners when course content is added or updated.

Timed assignments

Specify a time on assignments to encourage learners to submit within the period.

Big Blue Button

Use a free trial of Big Blue Button for live web conferencing.

New for admins

Site admin presets

Easily offer a streamlined or full set of features to users. See Site admin presets.

Report builder

Set up Custom reports and share with selected users, roles or cohorts.

User tours

Improved User tours can also include graphics.

Login page

Define a background image for the improved login page.

LTI 1.3 Advantage

Moodle 4.0 supports LTI 1.3 Advantage. See Publish as LTI tool.

Site support

A mandatory support email improves access to support.