RWTHmoodle was launched in the summer semester 2019 with Moodle version 3.6.3, replacing L²P which had been used until then. A lot has happened regarding RTHmoodle since 2019, with regular updates to newer versions, as well as new functions and changes. The biggest changes and a redesign came with the upgrade to version 4.1 in March 2023.
Functions
Course index:
- left sidebar listing all sections, activities and materials
- students: color hightlights indicates the completion of an activity
- standard topics format: collapsing and expanding of sections
- right block drawer: collapsable
- managers: edit mode via switch at the top right corner
Improvement
Redesigned start page:
- reducing the amount of information
- focus on login
- clearer distinction between login via RWTH Single Sign-On and login for local accounts
Dashboard:
- landing page after login
- important blocks: „Timeline“, „Recent Badges“, „News“ und „Helpful Links“
My Courses:
- list of course rooms
Course index:
- activity block (previously on the left sidebar) can be added by the managers in the block drawer
Horizontal menu bar:
- centrally located
- managers: course settings, participant administration, grade administration, and reports. Other elements, e. g. course import, are grouped under “More”
Question bank (managers):
- expanding of question management
- questions can now be saved as drafts
- versioning of questions
- comment on questions for necessary revision steps as part of a review process
- Facility index and discriminative efficiency of a question are displayed directly in the overview
- flagging of questions if a review is necessary
Other improvements (managers):
- “Label” resource is now “Text and media area”
- In the editor, creating links has been simplified
- participent administration: dropdown menu to get easier access to the group section and other options for managing participants
