Moodle 4.5 – An Introduction to the New Look: Course and Content View
You will notice the updated Moodle on Thursday, July 17, 2025
Moodle 4.5 features a cleaner, more modern interface with a focus on improved navigation and user experience. At first glance you will notice larger font with a modern, in your face, attractive appearance.
Moodle 4.5 log in page will provide a more center aligned look. Just like in Moodle 3.11, the Log in Button will remain on the upper right corner of the screen.
Moodle 3.11 – Current Moodle View 
Moodle 4.5 – Moodle Update View
Moodle 4.5 introduces enhancements to the Dashboard that aim to improve the user experience and provide greater flexibility for students. The Dashboard previews an interactive monthly calendar that shows all deadlines and due dates from enrolled courses with the flexibility to add New Events. The timeline also gives a breakdown and easy access to the assignments with upcoming due dates. These time management tools are now accessible on one page with less clicks to navigate.
Moodle 3.11
Moodle 4.5
Moodle 4.5 introduces a cleaner, more streamlined Course Page with improved organization and navigation. A less cluttered and more focused view clearly presents smaller, more accessible icons, and activities & resources that take up less space.
- Lavender boxes: The left column selections like Participants and Grades have been replaced by tabs located under the course Name. Expanding and collapsing Module content is also available.
- Grey Boxes: Icons: The updated icons and color scheme, while not changing functionality, contribute to a cleaner look and improved readability.
- Purple boxes: Mark as Done – Activity Completion, Module navigation with a convenient way to browse through activities and track your progress.
Moodle 3.11
Moodle 4.5
Moodle 4.5 Forum offers a refreshed and more user-friendly experience, making it easier to navigate, engage with content, and participate in discussions.
The overall look of the forum will be tidier and more modern, with a focus on readability and ease of navigation. Moodle's ongoing commitment to accessibility means that the design has been optimized for users of all abilities. Multiple tool items are now available to customize Discussion responses such as, indention, font options, checking word count and accessibility and much more.
Moodle 3.11
Moodle 4.5
Moodle 4.5 aims to provide a more streamlined, engaging, and efficient experience for students interacting with the Quiz activity and other learning elements within the platform. The overall interface has been refined for better clarity and ease of use. Allows students to track progress and completion with ease and without the uncertainty of a complete or incomplete attempt.
Moodle 3.11
Moodle 4.5
If you have any further questions regarding the Moodle 4.5 update, please reach out to Michelle Ducote, mcloud@lsua.edu or Ashley Robinson ashleyr@lsua.edu.