OLAT 7.0.0
Release planned for August 27, 2025
Overview of the main features
New course element "Topic broker"
The new "Topic broker" course element enables an automated and fair distribution of topics among participants. First, participants select and prioritize their preferred topics. In the subsequent allocation process, topics are assigned fairly, taking these priorities into account.
Manual: Course element "Topic broker"
New course element "Selection"
(This function is only available in learning path courses.)
The new course element "Selection" allows you to offer multiple work assignments, of which participants must complete only a specified number ("x out of y"). Any course elements can be used for this purpose; they must be inserted as sub-elements under the "Selection" course element.
Manual: Course element "Selection"
Course element "Task": Peer review feedback option
In the "Task" course element a simplified peer review can now be selected as a feedback option in the “Return and feedback” workflow step. A rubric questionnaire (learning resource “Form”) can be integrated for assessment and evaluation.
Handbuchseite: Kursbaustein "Aufgabe" - Rückgabe und Feedback durch Peer-Review
File Hub and redesigned folder component
The new File Hub is available as a personal tool and replaces the previous "Personal Folder". It displays all folders in OLAT to which the logged-in person has access (e.g. course folders or group folders).
In addition, the folder component has been completely redesigned, offering an updated look and improved usability.
Manual: File Hub Concept
Manual: Folder Concept
Accessibility Improvements
- Improvement of the HTML dialog and optimization of color contrasts
- Optimized navigation in the sidebar for screen readers
- Addition of text for screen readers to mark active elements
- Optimized hierarchy of sidebar navigation (personal menu) for better perception by screen readers
- Correct titles in the personal menu
- Improved support of label "Aria" for TinyMCE fields
- Addition of missing alt texts for actions with symbols and links
- Removal of "aria-hidden" for focusable elements
- Labeling of mandatory fields as "aria-required"
- Optimization of various areas with low contrast
- Improved "aria-current" support
- Improved readability of the link in the header and footer icon