ITS is thrilled to announce the launch of HKU Moodle 4.5 to keep our e-learning platform updated and abreast of the latest technology development. Rocketed from version 4.1 launched in the summer of 2023, this latest version brings a number of updates and functions with an aim to improve the learning and teaching for the HKU community.
The scheduled upgrade has been completed successfully on 29th December 2024. Below are the key improvements for your preview.
AI-powered Content Generation
HKU Moodle 4.5, in this exciting upgrade and for the first time, adds AI-powered functionality for our teachers right inside a Text Editor Box. This allows users to create content in a simple and straightforward manner. No matter you want to get assistance in generating texts or images, just stay creative and prompt for the content you want!
AI Text Generation
An example is that teachers can use the function to help draft assignment instructions for learners.
AI Image Generation
Looking for license-free images and images that fit the teaching purpose could be time consuming. With the integration of AI, images for teaching ideas could be generated right on our Moodle Course page. More inspiration is made possible on designing learning activities, such as using the generated image to ask students to comment on a therapy session for clinical courses.
Plus, descriptions for generated images get added automatically, so it’s a breeze to manage these AI-generated learning materials.
Improved Assignment UI
Another exciting improvement can be found in Assignment activities. Ranging from moving View All Submissions into the navigation tab to friendly bulk actions.
Viewing Students’ Submissions
Now, viewing students’ submissions starts from a tab in the navigation bar at the top. The integration makes the navigation more intuitive and consistent.
Filtering and Key Actions
To make browsing and managing students’ work more efficiently, better filtering and key actions have moved their ways to the top of the page under the navigation bar.
Accessing Bulk Actions
A sticky footer is created to provide easy access to bulk actions in the grading screen.
We hope HKU Moodle 4.5 will facilitate learning and teaching experience for everyone in the HKU community with AI integration and improved UI.
Once everything is set and ready, feel free to explore the upgraded environment, and you are always welcome to contact ithelp@hku.hk to share with us your thoughts. Happy Teaching and Learning!