General Information
Q: What are the major differences between Moodle 3.11 and 4.2?
A: Moodle 4.2 maintains the core offerings of Moodle 3.11 - you don't lose anything. However, the upgrade primarily focuses on elevating user experience and introducing a fresh theme for the new UCL Moodle. Our self-paced online course: Moving to Moodle 4.2, provides comprehensive insights into these enhancements.
Here are the primary distinctions:
- Revamped Interface: Moodle 4.2 presents a fresh and intuitive interface along with new navigation features for a better user experience.
- Activities Enhancements: The new version brings in exciting features and improvements to Moodle Activities, such as timed assignments, offering greater control to educators.
- Advanced Course Management: The upgraded version comes with features like bulk editing and the flexibility to add content anywhere in a section, enhancing course management capabilities.
- Improved Question Bank & Quiz: Moodle 4.2 offers better organisation and management of questions with improved Question Bank and Quiz features.
- Enhanced Database Activity: The Database activity has been improved for easier use.
- Upgraded Gradebook: The Gradebook has been streamlined and offers new reports and better navigation for a user-friendly grading experience.
Functionalities and Features
Q: Can I choose the content displayed on my Course Index in Moodle 4.2?
A. No this is not suppoerte. At this stage, all course activity and resource types, including Text and Media area will be automatically shown on the Course Index.
Q: Is Moodle 4.2 compatible with all course formats?
Yes, based on our tests, Moodle 4.2 works with all course formats. However, you may need to adjust some page elements. To ensure compatibility, we recommend testing your course format in our Demo platform.
Training and Support
Q: Is there any training available for Moodle 4.2?
A. Yes, you can request trainer-led sessions through your FLTL or use our self-paced online course [here] (add link).
Demo Environment
Q: Am I able to update my course in the demo environment?
A: No, the demo environment is reset every two weeks. Therefore, any changes you make will be lost
Course Rollover
Q: Should I wait for the Moodle 4.2 upgrade before rolling over my course?
A: It's not necessary to wait. You may choose to rollover your course prior to the upgrade to prepare or update content for the next academic year. Alternatively, you may rollover your course after the upgrade, which will allow you to familiarize yourself with the new interface and navigation while updating your course.
Troubleshooting
Q: What should I do if I encounter a bug or a problem in Moodle 4.2 demo?
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