If you're a teacher in Moodle, then this page will tell you about the major changes affecting you in Moodle 4.1.
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.
Preview presets
Preview presets before using.
Approval status
Approval status is clearly visible and easy to manage.
Gradebook UX improvements
Single view report
Easily select and view a user or grade.
User report
Collapse categories for clearer viewing
New Grade summary report
Access a useful new Grade summary report.
Increase the number of elements in the grade scale
Question bank improvements
Inline editing
Edit a question title directly from the Question bank.
New columns
New 'Modified by' and 'Last used' columns
New in integrations
Updated TinyMCE editor
If enabled by admin, a new version of TinyMCE is available.
Guest access to BigBlueButton
If enabled by admin, teachers can invite external guests into the BigBlueButtonroom.
Various
Timezone in profile
Easily view a user's timezone from their profile.
Force a language in activities
Teachers may force a language in an activity as well as in the course.
English language term change
'Label' becomes 'Text and media area' in _en the English language