Exciting New Enhancements Across the Platform – Winter 2025

Published On: February 20th, 2025Categories: Updates
Exciting New Enhancements Across the Platform – Winter 2025

Overview

ScholarLMS continues to evolve, integrating the latest Moodle™ updates alongside our own custom enhancements to improve course creation, assignment management, question bank organization, and the overall learner experience.

Course Builder Improvements

Add Sections Anywhere

Previously, course sections had to be added sequentially. Now, you have complete flexibility! The Add Section button allows you to insert sections anywhere within the course structure, making it easier to organize content exactly how you want it.

course builder add section

Single Section View

With the new ‘View’ option in edit mode, teachers and learner can now focus on a single section on its own dedicated page.

course builder single section

Add Elements with Ease

Adding elements (such as activities and resources) has become more intuitive. You can now:

  • Insert an element anywhere within a section—between existing activities or at the end.
  • Simply hover over the dotted horizontal line to add an element in the desired position.
  • Drag and drop elements from the right-side panel, offering a seamless content arrangement experience.

Section Permalink URLs

Easily share specific sections within a course by using permalink URLs. This feature is particularly useful for:

  • Direct linking to a specific section for quick navigation.
  • Providing structured guidance by pointing learners to a precise module or section.

course builder section permalink url

Indent Course Elements

Improve the readability and organization of your course by indenting activities and resources. This allows for:

  • Better content hierarchy, making it easier for learners to follow structured materials.
  • Grouping related activities visually, enhancing clarity and navigation.

course builder indent elements

More Options for Course Sections

Each section now comes with expanded controls, allowing you to:

  • View (takes to section’s single view)
  • Edit settings
  • Highlight (to mark key sections)
  • Duplicate
  • Hide
  • Move
  • Delete
  • Permalink (for easy sharing)

course builder section options

Completion Setting Dropdown

Quickly access and define activity completion conditions from a streamlined dropdown menu. This makes it easier to set up progress tracking without diving into multiple settings pages.

course builder completion setting dropdown

Activity Restrictions—Now More Accessible

No need to navigate deep into settings—activity restriction options (based on date, grade, or user roles) are now accessible directly from the course page. This ensures quick adjustments and easier content control.

course builder edit restriction settings

Group Icon & Modal Box

For activities that support groups, a group icon now appears when you hover over them. Clicking the icon opens a modal window, giving quick access to group mode settings without leaving the page.

course builder group mode button

Bulk Actions for Efficiency

Save time with the bulk actions feature, which allows you to apply actions to multiple activities or course sections at once. You can now:

  • Bulk duplicate
  • Bulk delete
  • Bulk move
  • Bulk change availability

Full-Width Content Area

For a more focused and distraction-free experience, you can now expand the middle content area to full width, making it easier to work on courses and ensuring better readability.

admin full-width content area

 


 

Assignment Improvements

Assignment UI Improvements

The improved assignment interface offers better filtering of submissions, and a static footer keeps key actions always visible for both single and bulk user operations.

slms admin assignment search filters

Assignment Messaging Option

Communicate with learners directly from the assignment submissions page with the new messaging feature. This makes providing feedback or addressing concerns easier and more efficient.

admin assignment messaging option

Grant Attempts Automatically

Teachers can now configure resubmissions to be granted automatically in two ways:

  • Automatically: After each attempt, the next attempt is granted without manual intervention.
  • Automatically Until Pass: Learners are allowed multiple attempts until they achieve the passing grade.

admin assignment attempt submission options

Assignment Notifications

Learners will now receive real-time notifications for:

  • Upcoming assignments, ensuring they stay on track with deadlines.
  • Overdue assignments, prompting them to take necessary actions in time.

 


 

Question Bank Improvements

Improved Question Bank Search Filters

Manage questions more efficiently with enhanced filtering and sorting options, allowing teachers to quickly locate specific questions.

admin question bank search filters

Customize Question Bank View

Teachers can now hide, remove, or resize columns in the Question Bank for a more personalized experience.

New ‘Ordering’ Question Type

The Ordering question type, allows teachers to create questions where students rearrange words or phrases into the correct sequence.

quiz rearrange question type

Question Bank Category Enhancements

Easily move categories using a drag-and-drop interface. Additionally, all category-related actions, including:

  • Move
  • Edit settings
  • Delete
  • Download XML file

Are now accessible via a convenient three-dots menu for improved organization and accessibility.

admin question bank categories

 


 

Student/Learner Improvements

Course Page Enhancements

  • Refined look: Activities and sections are now more clearly defined.
  • Single section page: Focus on one section only on its own dedicated page.
  • Dropdown menus: Easily access completion conditions from a dropdown.
  • Show more/less: Neater display of restriction details.
  • Dedicated messaging room: Teachers can enable a course messaging room accessible from a link icon.

learner 2025 improved UI

Better Book Navigation

Floating buttons improve navigation within the Book resource, ensuring a smoother reading experience.

New Notifications

  • Course enrollment notifications: Get notified when enrolled in or about to be unenrolled from a course.
  • Assignment notifications: Receive alerts for upcoming and overdue assignments.
  • Quiz opening notifications: Be informed when a quiz is about to open.

 


 

These improvements make ScholarLMS more intuitive, user-friendly, and efficient for both educators and learners. Whether you’re building courses, managing assignments, organizing questions, or engaging with students, these updates enhance the overall experience. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue improving the platform!

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