September 18, 2015     Blogs . Moodle 2.9    

Moodle has moved ‘up in the world!’

This upgrade brings improvements to existing functions, and new enhancements to elevate your Moodle experience.

Some of the exciting features of Moodle 2.9:

  • More mobile and tablet-friendly site layout
  • New HTML text editor with drag-and-drop image capability
  • Forum reply by email option
  • Enhanced ‘User Profile’ page
  • Improved, easy-to-find site navigation

For instructors, there are a number of useful updates from an administrative perspective as well, including:

  • New ‘Grader Report’ interface that:
    • Uses the entire window
    • Allows the quick editing of any cell without reloading
    • Includes more smooth/stable scrolling in all directions
  • Improved ‘Quiz’ interface with:
    • Revamped ‘Edit Quiz’ page
    • New ‘Quiz Completion Tracking’ choices
    • More Question Bank back-up and restore option
  • Enhanced Lesson activity

Watch your email for messages, post-upgrade, with helpful tips and How Tos to help you ‘meet’ the new Moodle!