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This document is your starting point for learning about our plans for upcoming releases of MoodleSee our [[Releases]] page for details about current and past releases.
The Moodle Project is designed to have a positive effect on the world by supporting and empowering the educators who are teaching students in all sectors, in all countries.   


After Moodle 2.0 we switched to time-based releases rather than feature-based releases (see our [[Process|development process]]).  Because of this, the details below are an indication of current MAJOR priorities only, and are subject to change according to how long things actually take to finish.  If something is not ready for a release then it will generally just be pushed to the next major release.
To do this, our team at Moodle HQ examines the problems around education and creates solutions in the forms of products that fit our values of education, openness, respect, integrity and innovation.  


These larger items in the roadmap are part of a long-term development vision for Moodle, which is heavily influenced by requests from our user communityEach release also includes a lot of smaller items that come direct from the community and are included in core if they are popular and if they "fit" the overall design.
This page is your starting point for learning about our plans for upcoming releases of Moodle.  Below you will find information on the features that are currently in progress and those being planned for future releases.


===Moodle 2.7===


* MDL-39797 - New Events system with more detail and scope
==Inputs to the roadmap==
* MDL-37658 - Completely new framework for logging and reporting in Moodle
Proposals for improvements and new features are sourced from a variety of different inputs. Feedback from the community is very important and you can reach us by creating new issues on [http://tracker.moodle.org tracker], joining the [https://moodleassociation.org/ Moodle User Association] to vote on a new project for each release, discussing your ideas on the [https://moodle.org/forums forums], and meeting us in person at one of our [https://moodlemoot.org/ MoodleMoots]!
* MDL-43841 - New editor Atto
* MDL-42964 - Many changes to Bootstrap themes (including Clean) for usability


====Upcoming important dates====
Moodle also has an extensive network of [https://moodle.com/partners Moodle Partners]. Moodle Partners are service providers that are certified by Moodle HQ to provide high quality Moodle services for schools, institutions and organisations. We work closely with our partners to determine the needs of Moodle Users and improve the platform.


* 2.8 Code freeze (no new features accepted): ''' 6th October 2014 '''
==Moodle 3.6: major new features==
* 2.8 QA begins (start of QA testing): '''13th October 2014'''
Introduced for Moodle 3.6:
* 2.8 Release date (assuming all tests pass): '''10th November 2014 '''
# [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-62870 Improvements to the Dashboard and Course Overview page]. In particular the ability to handle large numbers of courses and activities.  Including new blocks with easy access to the most recently visited courses and activities, ability to favourite and hide courses, ability to load more courses onto one page and providing a separate timeline block.
# [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-57272 Introduction of group messaging]. The ability to enable group messaging for a course or any other group formed by the teacher.  In line with our focus on protecting privacy, users will be given greater control over who is able to message them.
# [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-62331 Additional privacy features].  This continues on from the privacy features implemented in Moodle 3.5 for the European data privacy regulations: [https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en GDPR]. The enhancements include a more human friendly readable format of the data export, ability to perform an erasure request on previously (prior to Moodle 3.5) deleted users, improved control over the purpose and retention period for different types of activity modules, and more!
# '''Improvements to Quiz analytical tools'''. This is a project selected by the Moodle User Association (MUA) to simplify the way response statistics for random question pools are displayed. Further information can be found on the [https://moodleassociation.org/mod/page/view.php?id=548 MUA page] and in the [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MUA-33 tracker].
# [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-27520 Adding file and media support for assignment feedback]. This allows teachers to upload files and media when providing students with feedback on their work.
# '''Accessibility improvements'''. Inclusiveness for people with disabilities is the driver for this project and the work in this area is focused on improving accessibility of the [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-62476 Boost theme] and [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-62475 Forum].


===Other projects for the near future===
==Moodle 3.7: development in progress==
For Moodle 3.7 we are working on the following major features and improvements:


This list is currently in flux, watch for updates soon.
# [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-64547 Forum] update: including back-end refactor, accessibility, in-page reply, star/favouriting of a discussion, manually locking a discussion, sorting of discussions, private reply. The link is to the main epic, sub-issues will be added shortly. This is a project run in collaboration with the [https://moodleassociation.org/ MUA].
# [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-58427 Deprecating bootstrapbase] (and clean/more) and introducing the new [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-63075 Classic theme] in core. The Classic theme will retain a navigation block similar to the one in Clean. With the introduction of Bootstrap 4 final for Moodle 3.5 we are now focused on further improving the Boost theme.  As discussed on the [https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=373899#p1510580 forum] we have retained Bootstrapbase and the Clean theme for Moodle 3.6, but are removing them for Moodle 3.7. Supporting multiple frameworks and themes increases our development and testing efforts as all new features require development and testing across the different themes.  In turn this means that less time is available to work on new features, bugs, and other user-facing functionality. In the long term this is not sustainable and also not beneficial.  This will allow us to focus our efforts on improving the core theme and ultimately serving our users better.
# Support for [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-62599 LTI 1.3] will be included in Moodle 3.7.  Moodle is one of the early adopters of this standard.  Consumer side has been implemented and we're scoping the provider side of this currently.
# We are also further enhancing our support for Open Badges v2 and will be certifying Moodle 3.7 for both LTI 1.3 and Open Badges v2.
# Learning analytics improvements: main items - [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-64775 create, import, export and delete models], [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-64477 collect learning analytics usage data in site registration], [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-64781 upcoming activities due insight].  Depending on our resources we may move some of these to 3.8.
# [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-64341 Group messaging follow-ups]; mainly around performance and security, and minor improvements.
# '''Accessibility improvements''': we're continuing to improve overall accessibility of Moodle. Some of this is related to the [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-62475 forum project], [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-62476 accessibility of Boost] and [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-64487 general accessibility improvements].


* Outcomes
==Moodle 3.8 and beyond: planning in progress==
* Gradebook rewrite
The following features and improvements are being considered for inclusion in Moodle 3.8 and subsequent versions. Please note that the potential projects below are being reviewed and the final list of major features for 3.8 may deviate from this.
* Mnet - replacement using standard Oauth2 mechanisms and web services
 
* MDL-40230 - Connecting outcomes with rubrics and learning plans
# Further enhancements of '''Forum''': being able to respond to posts with emotes, marking posts as substantive, anonymous posts, student activity reports, exporting of forum content - these features still require further scoping. This is a project run in collaboration with the [https://moodleassociation.org/ MUA].
* Mobile usability project
# '''Activity dates relative to student enrolment dates'''. Refer also to MDL-61209. Note that this is a large project and is likely to be split over two Moodle releases.
* Wiki - Review OUWiki as a replacement for wiki in core
# Improvements and new features for '''Learning Analytics'''.
* [[Forum_update Forum]] - extend Forum with requested features
# Improved '''H5P integration'''.
* [[Survey 2 module|Survey]] - An activity module to combine Survey, Questionnaire and Feedback
# Improved '''Safe Exam Browser''' integration.
# Usability overhaul for '''Activity Chooser'''.
# '''Navigation''' improvements.
# Continued '''Accessibility''' improvements and adherence to additional '''open educational standards for interoperability'''.
# Integration of '''StudentQuiz'''.
 
==3.7 Dates==
* Code freeze (no new features accepted): '''8th April 2019''' (11:00 UTC)
* QA cycle (start of QA testing): '''15th April 2019'''
* Release date (once QA passed): '''13th May 2019'''
 
==3.8 Dates==
* Code freeze (no new features accepted): '''7th October 2019'''
* QA cycle (start of QA testing): '''14th October 2019'''
* Release date (once QA passed): '''11th November 2019'''
 
==Moodle releases==
See our [[Releases]] page for information about past releases.
After Moodle 2.0 we switched to time-based releases rather than feature-based releases (see our [https://docs.moodle.org/dev/Process development process]). Because of this, the details above on future releases are an indication of current priorities only, and are targeted to be released in the upcoming releases. Anything not ready by the next release date will generally be pushed to the following major release.
 
==General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)==
 
The EU data protection regulation came into effect on 25 May 2018 and all organisations in the EU, as well as those outside the EU that store data of EU citizens, have to comply.  Moodle 3.5 introduced features that assist these organisations to become GDPR compliant.  These features focus on functionality to:
 
* [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-61275 Provide additional privacy information during user sign up, as well as more extensive recording and logging of user consents] 
* [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-61306 Provide additional means for users to obtain a copy or their data, invoke their right to data erasure and keeping track of all types of data within Moodle in a data registry]
 
Further data privacy enhancements were developed for Moodle 3.6:
* [https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-62331 Additional privacy features].  The enhancements include a more human friendly readable format of the data export, ability to perform an erasure request on previously (prior to Moodle 3.5) deleted users, improved control over the purpose and retention period for different types of activity modules, and more!


==See also==
==See also==


* [[Releases]] - versions of Moodle that have already been released
* [[Releases]] - versions of Moodle that have already been released
* https://docs.moodle.org/dev/Releases#General_release_calendar Key dates relating to future releases.


 
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Revision as of 09:24, 8 April 2019

The Moodle Project is designed to have a positive effect on the world by supporting and empowering the educators who are teaching students in all sectors, in all countries.

To do this, our team at Moodle HQ examines the problems around education and creates solutions in the forms of products that fit our values of education, openness, respect, integrity and innovation.

This page is your starting point for learning about our plans for upcoming releases of Moodle. Below you will find information on the features that are currently in progress and those being planned for future releases.


Inputs to the roadmap

Proposals for improvements and new features are sourced from a variety of different inputs. Feedback from the community is very important and you can reach us by creating new issues on tracker, joining the Moodle User Association to vote on a new project for each release, discussing your ideas on the forums, and meeting us in person at one of our MoodleMoots!

Moodle also has an extensive network of Moodle Partners. Moodle Partners are service providers that are certified by Moodle HQ to provide high quality Moodle services for schools, institutions and organisations. We work closely with our partners to determine the needs of Moodle Users and improve the platform.

Moodle 3.6: major new features

Introduced for Moodle 3.6:

  1. Improvements to the Dashboard and Course Overview page. In particular the ability to handle large numbers of courses and activities. Including new blocks with easy access to the most recently visited courses and activities, ability to favourite and hide courses, ability to load more courses onto one page and providing a separate timeline block.
  2. Introduction of group messaging. The ability to enable group messaging for a course or any other group formed by the teacher. In line with our focus on protecting privacy, users will be given greater control over who is able to message them.
  3. Additional privacy features. This continues on from the privacy features implemented in Moodle 3.5 for the European data privacy regulations: GDPR. The enhancements include a more human friendly readable format of the data export, ability to perform an erasure request on previously (prior to Moodle 3.5) deleted users, improved control over the purpose and retention period for different types of activity modules, and more!
  4. Improvements to Quiz analytical tools. This is a project selected by the Moodle User Association (MUA) to simplify the way response statistics for random question pools are displayed. Further information can be found on the MUA page and in the tracker.
  5. Adding file and media support for assignment feedback. This allows teachers to upload files and media when providing students with feedback on their work.
  6. Accessibility improvements. Inclusiveness for people with disabilities is the driver for this project and the work in this area is focused on improving accessibility of the Boost theme and Forum.

Moodle 3.7: development in progress

For Moodle 3.7 we are working on the following major features and improvements:

  1. Forum update: including back-end refactor, accessibility, in-page reply, star/favouriting of a discussion, manually locking a discussion, sorting of discussions, private reply. The link is to the main epic, sub-issues will be added shortly. This is a project run in collaboration with the MUA.
  2. Deprecating bootstrapbase (and clean/more) and introducing the new Classic theme in core. The Classic theme will retain a navigation block similar to the one in Clean. With the introduction of Bootstrap 4 final for Moodle 3.5 we are now focused on further improving the Boost theme. As discussed on the forum we have retained Bootstrapbase and the Clean theme for Moodle 3.6, but are removing them for Moodle 3.7. Supporting multiple frameworks and themes increases our development and testing efforts as all new features require development and testing across the different themes. In turn this means that less time is available to work on new features, bugs, and other user-facing functionality. In the long term this is not sustainable and also not beneficial. This will allow us to focus our efforts on improving the core theme and ultimately serving our users better.
  3. Support for LTI 1.3 will be included in Moodle 3.7. Moodle is one of the early adopters of this standard. Consumer side has been implemented and we're scoping the provider side of this currently.
  4. We are also further enhancing our support for Open Badges v2 and will be certifying Moodle 3.7 for both LTI 1.3 and Open Badges v2.
  5. Learning analytics improvements: main items - create, import, export and delete models, collect learning analytics usage data in site registration, upcoming activities due insight. Depending on our resources we may move some of these to 3.8.
  6. Group messaging follow-ups; mainly around performance and security, and minor improvements.
  7. Accessibility improvements: we're continuing to improve overall accessibility of Moodle. Some of this is related to the forum project, accessibility of Boost and general accessibility improvements.

Moodle 3.8 and beyond: planning in progress

The following features and improvements are being considered for inclusion in Moodle 3.8 and subsequent versions. Please note that the potential projects below are being reviewed and the final list of major features for 3.8 may deviate from this.

  1. Further enhancements of Forum: being able to respond to posts with emotes, marking posts as substantive, anonymous posts, student activity reports, exporting of forum content - these features still require further scoping. This is a project run in collaboration with the MUA.
  2. Activity dates relative to student enrolment dates. Refer also to MDL-61209. Note that this is a large project and is likely to be split over two Moodle releases.
  3. Improvements and new features for Learning Analytics.
  4. Improved H5P integration.
  5. Improved Safe Exam Browser integration.
  6. Usability overhaul for Activity Chooser.
  7. Navigation improvements.
  8. Continued Accessibility improvements and adherence to additional open educational standards for interoperability.
  9. Integration of StudentQuiz.

3.7 Dates

  • Code freeze (no new features accepted): 8th April 2019 (11:00 UTC)
  • QA cycle (start of QA testing): 15th April 2019
  • Release date (once QA passed): 13th May 2019

3.8 Dates

  • Code freeze (no new features accepted): 7th October 2019
  • QA cycle (start of QA testing): 14th October 2019
  • Release date (once QA passed): 11th November 2019

Moodle releases

See our Releases page for information about past releases. After Moodle 2.0 we switched to time-based releases rather than feature-based releases (see our development process). Because of this, the details above on future releases are an indication of current priorities only, and are targeted to be released in the upcoming releases. Anything not ready by the next release date will generally be pushed to the following major release.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The EU data protection regulation came into effect on 25 May 2018 and all organisations in the EU, as well as those outside the EU that store data of EU citizens, have to comply. Moodle 3.5 introduced features that assist these organisations to become GDPR compliant. These features focus on functionality to:

Further data privacy enhancements were developed for Moodle 3.6:

  • Additional privacy features. The enhancements include a more human friendly readable format of the data export, ability to perform an erasure request on previously (prior to Moodle 3.5) deleted users, improved control over the purpose and retention period for different types of activity modules, and more!

See also