During December 2023, Moodle was updated from version 3.11 to version 4.3. This guide outlines key changes that impact students.
1. Look and Feel
The new version of Moodle has an updated look and feel, while maintaining much of the same structure and layout.
2. Course Index
The Course Index has replaced the left navigation panel. Use this to quickly navigate through course content by scrolling up and down. TheCourse Index can be found on all course sites.
Opening the Course Index
To access the Course Index, click the green tab located at the upper left of your screen.
Closing the Course Index
To close the Course Index, click on the X at its top.
3. Course Menu
Menu items like Grades and Participants, formerly in the left navigation, have moved to a new horizontal Course Menu at the top of each course page.
4. Collapsible Sections
You will now have the ability to expand and collapse individual topic or week sections within a course to make it easier to focus in on content that is most relevant during a given time.
Collapsing Sections
Click on the downward facing arrow beside a section name to collapse that section. Click on the Collapse All link at the top of the course content area to collapse all sections.
Opening Sections
Click on the right facing arrow beside a section name to open that section. Click on the Expand All link at the top of the course content area to collapse all sections.
5. Collapsible Block Drawer
Blocks, found on the right side of your screen, are now contained within the Block Drawer, which can be toggled open and closed. The Block Drawer can be found on all course sites and on your Dashboard. Not all instructors add blocks to courses, so you may find that the Block Drawer is empty for some courses.
Opening the Block Drawer
To access the Block Drawer, click the green tab located at the upper right of your screen.
Closing the Block Drawer
To close the Block Drawer, click on the X at its top.
Customization
You can customize blocks found on your Dashboard by clicking the Edit Mode toggle in the upper right corner of the Dashboard screen.
6. Course Activity Update Notifications
Instructors now have the ability to send a notification when a new item is added to a course or an existing item is updated. Please note that this capability is optional and some instructors may choose not to use this function.
Since notifications for updates on course activities are optional, they are not a reliable method for keeping up to date with changes in the course. Therefore, it is essential for students to regularly visit the Moodle course sites. This ensures that they are fully informed about all their course responsibilities and aware of upcoming due dates.
7. Access Recent Courses
To see a list of recently accessed courses from within a course site, click on the grey circular arrow icon at the upper right of the main course content area.
8. Access Course Activities by Type
To view course activities by type (e.g. Assignments, Forums, Quizzes, etc.), click on the grey menu icon at the upper right of the main course content area.
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