Moodle 4.1 is coming! Re-scheduled Upgrade, December 18th and 19th 2023

Moodle will be undergoing an upgrade to version 4.1 on December 18th and 19th, so it will not be accessible during this time period. This new version of Moodle brings with it lots of improvements to the layout of Dashboard and My modules pages when you first login, and to your module site pages. The …

Moodle 4.1: Introducing the Peer Assessment Activity

As part of the 2023 upgrade to Moodle 4.1, a new activity will be introduced which allows academics to run peer assessment tasks in their Moodle module. The new activity is called Peer Assessment.  The Peer Assessment activity is essentially a group assignment submission combined with peer grading, allowing students to assess each other for …

Moodle 4.1: Moodle board and the opportunities for teaching and learning

Moodle board introduces new opportunities for interaction, providing students with a versatile tool for sharing ideas and group work. Columns are set up on a virtual board to create a structured framework for students to add their contributions, in the form of post-it notes. The board provides a platform for synchronous and asynchronous activities, featuring …

Moodle 4.1: Introductory video for staff

This summer, Moodle will upgrade to version 4.1. This new version brings a range of positive changes to enhance the layout and appearance of your module site pages. To ensure a smooth transition to Moodle 4.1, Nicholas Cameron has created an introductory video for staff to highlight upcoming changes before the launch. In this short …