New features

Read on for an overview of the key features and improvements in Moodle 4.0, or watch our YouTube playlist of 4.0 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 4.0 release notes.

New navigation

My courses

Access your courses easily from a My courses tab at the top of the site.

Dashboard and Timeline

Stay on target with deadlines with an improved Timeline on the Dashboard.

Course index

Move smoothly between course sections.

Activity completion

View complete and incomplete activities easily from the course index.

Course editing

Edit mode

Toggle edit mode and access the new block drawer to add or view blocks.

Easily add content

Add activities and resources with a simple click.

Contextual navigation

Find your way around the course and activities with clear tab menus.

Drag and drop to move

Move items from the course index or the central area.

Question bank improvements

Question bank plugins

Show or hide options such as comments and usage.

Improved question management

Save as draft or make ready; see version history and use custom fields when working with colleagues..

New in courses

Atto accessibility

The Atto editor has improved accessiblity thanks to an MUA funded project.

Grade to pass completion

Activity completion can now include a passing grade.

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.