List of Changes from Moodle 3.5. to 4.3

This article provides a detailed comparison between Moodle 3.5.11 and the newly released Moodle 4.3. With numerous enhancements aimed at improving user experience, streamlining course management, and enhancing learning analytics, Moodle 4.3 offers significant updates across various aspects of the platform. The comparison table highlights key updates in dashboard and navigation, course management, messaging, content creation, accessibility, privacy, security, performance, and mobile support. Understanding these changes will help educators and administrators better leverage Moodle 4.3 for enhanced teaching and learning outcomes.

Changes in Dashboard and Navigation:

1. Enhanced Dashboard:

The dashboard interface has been cleaned up for a more modern and intuitive look, with clear, easy-to-navigate sections.

Previous Moodle Version	Moodle Version 4.3

2. Customizable Blocks:

You can add, remove, and rearrange blocks to suit your preferences. providing a personalized experience.

Previous Moodle Version	Moodle Version 4.3
Blocks cannot be added in the current version

3. New Navigation System:

Redesigned for ease of use, making it simpler to find courses and resources, and a secondary menu added to the course pages.

Previous Moodle Version	Moodle Version 4.3

4. My Courses Page

Easy Access with a new dedicated page for accessing all enrolled courses efficiently.

Previous Moodle Version	Moodle Version 4.3

5. Access Past Courses

To access your previous courses, go to the "My courses" page and select "Past" from the drop-down menu.

Previous Moodle Version	Moodle Version 4.3

Changes in Course Management

1. New Edit on/off toggle

The "Turn editing on" option located in the gear icon has been replaced with a toggle switch, allowing you to easily turn editing on and off.

Previous Moodle Version	Moodle Version 4.3

2. Activity Chooser

Simplified interface for selecting and managing activities within courses, categorized by color for easy identification.

Previous Moodle Version	Moodle Version 4.3

3. Course Copying

Simplified process for duplicating courses within Moodle.

Previous Moodle Version	Moodle Version 4.3
Copying courses feature is not available in the current version.

4. Indentation

Helps in organizing your learning content and material within a course, by shifting items to the right, making them appear nested under the previous item. This is often used to indicate a hierarchy or to group related content together.

Previous Moodle Version	Moodle Version 4.3
Indentation option is not available in current version.

5. Bulk Action

Bulk action in Moodle allows you to perform the same task on multiple items simultaneously, saving time and simplifying material management.
You can simply turn editing on, and then click on "Bulk Action".

Previous Moodle Version	Moodle Version 4.3
Bulk Action is not available in current version.