New for teachers

If you're a teacher in Moodle, then this page will tell you about the major changes affecting you in Moodle 4.0.

New navigation

My courses

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

Course index

Move smoothly between course sections.

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.