Transcript Moodle 2.7-2.8 New Features and Improvements

Moodle 2.7-2.8
NEW FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS
2.7 Atto Text Editor
2.7 Atto Text Editor
Key to Symbols
2.7 Math Editor
Ability to insert equations. Can be used on all devices.
2.7 Assignments
Control when to notify students of feedback via a checkbox when grading individual students, Teachers can now be assigned
permissions to edit or delete student submissions. Set a word limit, and comment and edit directly on students' online text
assignments. Keep track of student submissions via filters in the Assignment grading table. Maximum points greater than 100.
2.7 Quizzes
Updated question type selector, duplicating and moving questions is easier. Option to 'Save changes and continue editing'. Quiz
reports have been improved. Essay question now allows students simply to add an attachment with no accompanying text.
2.7 Gradebook
Two horizontal scroll bars. Search allows filtering by student name. Maximum points can exceed 100.
2.8 Atto Text Editor
Now has autosave draft feature.
2.8 Discussion Replies
Replies can be made via email. Attachments can be included in email reply.
2.8 Discussions
Inclusion of “Like” in ratings to give a more social-media feel.
2.8 Assignments
Additional files can be attached to assignment settings (i.e. templates, additional instructions, etc.)
2.8 Grader Report
Grader report now functional across all devices with smooth scrolling. Cells can be quickly edited without reloading. Names stay
stagnant.
2.8 Single View
Allows you to make quick edits to one item or one user.
2.8 Natural Weight
Replaces Sum of grades. New aggregation method combines grades simply with a clearer interface for using weights. Extra
credit, excluded grades and hidden grades are all supported.
2.7 and 2.8 Bug Fixes and Improvements