Here at Paradiso Solutions we are excited about the launch of Moodle 2.6, with a m better responsive design , enhance platform management and new and improved grading features.

The following are some details regarding Moodle 2.6 :

3. Enhanced feedback in Certainty-based marking

Quizzes using Certainty-based marking now provide better feedback for learners.

 

4. Easily edit course activities and resources

Editing tools have been grouped together to in a simple dropdown menu for easy accessibility across desktop and mobile devices.

 

5. Add a Single activity course format

Simply select and add any one activity as a standard course format which is displayed directed on the course page (This feature supersedes the old SCORM course format).

 

For administrators and managers

 

Enhanced platform management

Create and manage bulk courses efficiently

Simpler course and category management

Create additional name fields

Conveniently import and export role definition using XML file

Restoring of very large courses possible

 

1. Bulk course creation tool

Create multiple courses efficiently using a single CSV file. The functionality also extends to updating or deleting courses as well as importing content from another course.

 

2. Streamlined course and category management

Easily sort, create, and delete course categories in a more intuitive interface with drag and drop functionality.

 

3. Create additional name fields

Add and customize additional name fields to flexibly display user names in Chinese characters, local phonetic system or Romanization.

 

4. Import and export role redefinitions

Export and import role definitions as XML files.New roles may be based on existing data:

 

role archetype

existing role

role definition XML file

 

5. Backup and restore large courses

Backup and restore large courses Improved performance allows users to quickly backup large courses safely and if needed, easily restore the courses for use.

 

For all users

 

Experience a better learning platform

A more user-friendly TinyMCE editor

Easily access files from Microsoft Skydrive.

Improved calendar handling with multiple calendar support

Simplified username and password recovery

Improved file management in TinyMCE editor

Better responsive design across devices

 

1. A more user-friendly TinyMCE editor

The improved TinyMCE editor can be resized to suit various browser widths, and features user-friendly icons and a collapsible toolbar menu.

 

2. Access files from Microsoft Skydrive

Users can now choose to retrieve files from their Skydrive account for use in their Moodle courses.

 

3. Improved calendar handling with multiple calendar support

Moodle 2.6 supports and displays the same date in multiple calendar system, including Gregorian, Hebrew, Islamic and more, so you can select a preferred calendar system.

 

4. Simplified username and password recovery

Quickly retrieve username or reset password in a simpler, more user-friendly process.

 

5. Improve file management in TinyMCE editor

Add and manage files previously embedded in a text area with the new TinyMCE Manage Embedded files plugin and Embedded files repository.

 

6. Better responsive design

Moodle works and looks better across all devices, including desktops, tablets and phones.

Are you ready for the Moodle 2.6 upgrade ?

Feel free to contact us regarding the new features for Moodle 2.6