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Moodle Updates – Check out the new Course Hierarchy updates coming in Moodle

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Updates - Check out the new Course Hierarchy updates coming in Moodle
Moodle Updates - Check out the new Course Hierarchy updates coming in Moodle

Moodle HQ team is constantly working to improve the world’s most popular open source LMS with new features and improving existing features. Over last few released, the Moodle HQ team has focused more on improving the user experience for teachers, students & administrators.

Recently, the Moodle HQ team has revealed about the new course hierarchy which they are working on to improve the overall user experience in Moodle LMS. Over last so many years, Moodle users have complaint about the ‘Scroll of Death’ in their Moodle courses because of the addition of numerous sections & activities on the course home page.

Moodle HQ team is working on improving the course view in such a way that when a user displays a course section (by clicking the section name), then it will show only the activities contained in the section which will give an improved user experience for the students.

Check out the video below where Sara Arjona explains how the new section based course hierarchy view will make it easier for the students to view the course activities.

What are your views about the new course hierarchy updates coming in Moodle? Please share your views with us in the comments section below.

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Leemons Raises $1.63M to Expand Its SaaS Platform for Data-Driven Learning

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Jaswinder Singh
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Leemons Raises $1.63M to Expand Its SaaS Platform for Data-Driven Learning
Leemons Raises $1.63M to Expand Its SaaS Platform for Data-Driven Learning

Leemons, a SaaS platform for data-driven learning, has recently raised $1.63 million (€1.5 million) in a funding round led by Swanlaab Venture Factory, Ship2b Ventures, Mexico’s Stella Maris Partners, business angels, and some previous investors, reaffirming their support for the startup that develops the LXP platform for universities, businesses, and schools.

This new investment aims to consolidate the SaaS platform, implement a go-to-market strategy, and hire key business development personnel. Leemons, co-founded by Lula de León and Johan Sosa in 2021, originated to provide a global platform to schools hoping to digitize the learning experience and begin working with an advanced data model that allows instructors, students, and management to make evidence-based decisions. The Madrid-based company has been operating under a stealth approach to achieve rapid development while serving a rather saturated industry.

The platform caters to the unique needs of each educational development. Using creative teaching methods like flipped classrooms, project-based learning, and design thinking, it easily integrates with existing systems such as Teams, Classroom, Zoom, Drive, and YouTube.

Speaking about the company, Co-founder of Leemons, Lula de León, said:

We sat at the top table with some of the most relevant VCs in Spain and Mexico; they saw the potential of Leemons to disrupt the sector and seize the moment.

In 2021, we launched the product in open source, and it has more than 14,000 downloads, of which approximately 10% have an active installation and are up and running.

The Leemons platform enables the digitization of training for universities and vocational training centres that implement online or blended programmes and corporate training in businesses. Without excluding people who work with face-to-face training, the firm emphasized that they are also willing to be a part of the day-to-day classroom in schools and other centres that provide face-to-face training.

Mark Kavelaars, Managing Partner of Swanlaab Venture Factory, stated:

Leemons convinced us from the first day because of their human quality, technical quality and vision. They can be disruptive in a sector that has not evolved much, where technology is not yet a protagonist and where current solutions do not solve the problems of educators, trainers and their students in the learning process in an agile and effective way.

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Moodle Admins – Send new account email in bulk with this plugin

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Admins - Send new account email in bulk with this plugin
Moodle Admins - Send new account email in bulk with this plugin

Moodle LMS offers a video variety of customization options through the vast collection of free Moodle plugins. In this article, we will cover the Bulk resend new account email plugin.

As the name suggests, The Bulk resend new account email plugin allows you to send the new account email to users in bulk. It might be helpful for the administrators who want to notify the users about the new accounts created through different methods which dont trigger the new account email in Moodle.

By using the Bulk resend new account email plugin the Moodle administrators can select the list of students and send the new account email easily. You can also include the new password for the selected users.

You can download the Bulk resend new account email plugin from the official plugins repository here. The plugin is compatible with all recent Moodle versions.

What are the other useful Moodle plugins you are using? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Moodle Admins – Make your life easier with Commander plugin

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Admins - Make your life easier with Commander plugin
Moodle Admins - Make your life easier with Commander plugin

Moodle LMS is world’s most popular open source learning management system with more than 400 million users around the world. The vast collection of free Moodle plugins allows you to customize the learning environment for different requirements. In this article, we will discuss how you can make your life easier as Moodle Administrator.

As a Moodle site administrator you might have experienced the pain of navigating for a specific page under the plethora of backend pages. Although all the pages are neatly segregated under different menu such as Users, Courses, Reports, Appearance etc but many times you might end up struggling finding up the right link.

The Commander Moodle plugin allows you to easily navigate to different admin pages easily through a command dialog. It is inspired by PhpStorm `Action` and oh-my-zsh. After installing the commander plugin will list all navigation items in a searchable list. You can use the arrow keys on your keyboard for faster navigation.

The plugin is extremely helpful for the Moodle Admins who have to go through the web ui throughout the day to perform various admin tasks. You can download the Commander plugin from the official plugin repository here.

After installation, you can setup the key to show the commander popup from Site Admin > Plugins > Local Plugins >Commander. By default it comes with the Backquote key (above the TAB). You can press the key anywhere as the admin and it will show the commander popup.

What are the other useful Moodle Plugins you are using on your Moodle site? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Join OER24 – Open Education Conference on March 27-28 2024 in Ireland

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join OER24 - Open Education Conference on March 27-28 2024 in Ireland
Join OER24 - Open Education Conference on March 27-28 2024 in Ireland

The Open Education Conference (OER24)  will take place on March 27-28, 2024 in Ireland. The edtech event is the 15th annual conference for Open Education research, practice and policy organized by ALT, the Association for Learning Technology, in partnership with MTU.

OER24 will bring together the strong Irish Open Education movement and international participants to leverage our shared expertise for change in policy and practice. 

The conference will put the spotlight on Open Education practices through five themes:

  • Open Education Landscape and Transformation: This theme explores Open Education and its transformative potential, with a particular emphasis on key initiatives and developments in the Irish education and training context.
  • ​Equity and Inclusion in OER: This theme delves into the role of Open Educational Resources (OER) in serving marginalised groups and in promoting inclusivity, diversity and equity in open education.
  • ​Open Source and Scholarly Engagement: This theme focuses on the connection between Open Education, Open Data, the Open-Source movement, and digital scholarship/librarianship, showcasing the collaboration of researchers across these areas.
  • ​Ethical Dimensions of Generative AI and OER Creation: This theme highlights the ethical considerations surrounding the use of generative AI for content creation and its potential in making educational content more accessible. 
  • ​Innovative Pedagogies and Creative Education: This theme explores the intersection of Open Education with instructional design and learning design, examining creative practices and innovative pedagogies that enhance the learning experience. 

Check out the official OER24 website for more details here.

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Join First MoodleMoot Finland 2024 on May 27-28, 2024 in Helsinki

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join First MoodleMoot Finland 2024 on May 27-28, 2024 in Helsinki
Join First MoodleMoot Finland 2024 on May 27-28, 2024 in Helsinki

The first MoodleMoot Finland 2024 will take place from May 27-28, 2024 in Helsinki. The edtech event is organized by University of Helsinki. The University is one of oldest founded in 1640 and largest institution of academic education and research in Finland.

The MoodleMoot Finland 2024 will have a theme “Open minds, open education: pathways to sustainable and inclusive learning environments“.

All educators, innovators, developers, leaders and others from all over the world to collaborate and discuss about the future of open source learning.

The Edtech event will take place in University of Helsinki’s historical and recently renovated main building in the downtown Helsinki.

For more details, please check out the MoodleMoot Finland 2024 website here.

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Join SXSW EDU 2024 from March 4-7, 2024 in Austin, Texas

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join SXSW EDU 2024 from March 4-7, 2024 in Austin, Texas
Join SXSW EDU 2024 from March 4-7, 2024 in Austin, Texas

The SXSW EDU 2024 conference will be held from March 4-7, 2024 in Austin, Texas. The edtech event (pronounced South by Southwest E-D-U) is a vibrant and dynamic event that brings together the brightest minds in education to tackle complex issues and drive impact to create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere.

SXSW EDU is a diverse event that attracts a wide range of attendees from all corners of the world. Educators, administrators, policymakers, students, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, creatives, visionaries, and more come together every March to share their expertise, learn from each other, and engage in thought-provoking discussions about the future of education.

The edtech event is a perfect opportunity for everyone to network, collaborate, and discover the latest trends and technologies shaping the education landscape today. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting your career in education, there is something for everyone at SXSW EDU.

You can check out the full schedule for SXSW EDU 2024 here. The program includes conference programming, social events, competitions, and more to come.

For more details about registration and other details, please check out the official website of SXSW EDU 2024 here.

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ConveGenius Raises $7 Million for Gen AI Advancement, Plans for International Expansion

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Jaswinder Singh
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ConveGenius Raises $7 Million for Gen AI Advancement, Plans for International Expansion
ConveGenius Raises $7 Million for Gen AI Advancement, Plans for International Expansion

Founded in 2013 ConveGenius has announced a fresh funding round raised from UBS Optimus Foundation, Mount Judi Ventures and other existing investors. As stated on January 11, the new funding round amounting to $7 million will be used to expand the company’s reach in international markets. The round is being held when the education technology sector’s financing for the K-12 vertical has been decreasing.

Founded by Bhattacharya and Shashank Pandey, ConveGenius has established three business verticals. They offer SwiftChat – a conversational AI bot store; Swift School, a personalised adaptive learning platform for schools; and Swift Insights, a large-scale assessments and data intelligence platform.

Founder and managing director Jairaj Bhattacharya said:

This funding round marks a crucial step in ConveGenius’ journey. Our team remains steadfast in the pursuit of empowering every learner, starting with India and fostering data-driven governance for transformative change in education. The capital raised will empower us to export another Indian technology to global markets

The company will use the fresh funding to advance the generative AI capabilities of its conversational AI platform SwiftChat, built on AWS (Amazon Web Services), as well as to expand its offerings internationally. The move aligns with startups nationwide experimenting with Generative AI to expand existing offerings or launch newer ones.

Ali Shariff, Partner at Mount Judi Ventures said:

ConveGenius has implemented massive-scale educational solutions serving students, teachers, institutions, and government administrators. It is successfully transforming public education systems, one of the toughest frontiers in the K-12 space. We at Mount Judi Ventures are thrilled to support ConveGenius’s mission to redefine education through AI

ConveGenius’ existing backers, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), Bace Capital, Heritas Capital, and Gray Matters Capital, also participated in the current funding round. The company also revealed the funding to be a part of an awaited larger round that ConveGenius is working towards without divulging details on the timeline.

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Join the 44th FETC Conference from January 23-26 in Florida

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join the 44th FETC Conference from January 23-26 in Florida
Join the 44th FETC Conference from January 23-26 in Florida

The 44th Annual National Future of Education Technology Conference will take place January 23 – 26, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The edtech conference empowers education leaders like you to shape the future of education and unlock unparalleled success for your students.

The FETC 2024 will take place from January 23-26, 2024 at Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida. At the Future of Education Technology Conference you’ll hear expert insights, meet with the leaders in the technology industry and find your people to help you advance even further in your professional goals.

Known as one of the nation’s premier K-12 education technology events, at FETC you’ll learn directly from top ed tech experts and successful real-world practitioners in hundreds of in-depth workshops and hands-on sessions.

You’ll get need-to-know details on the latest ed tech innovations that are shaping the education landscape, plus learn best practices and current trends to best leverage educational technology resources. FETC is the multi-day learning experience you don’t want to miss if you’re ready to take your classroom, school or entire district to the next level.

Here’s what you’ll experience January 23-26, 2024:

  • 7 Tracks to Customize Your Learning
  • Cybersecurity Training
  • Hundreds of Actionable Sessions and Workshops
  • Networking Lunch in the Expo Hall
  • Welcome Reception on Wednesday, Jan. 24
  • Coffee Networking Events
  • Leadership Round Tables
  • Thought Leadership Panels
  • 4 Innovative, Content-Focused Theaters
  • Track orientation sessions
  • Meet-the-Author Experiences
  • DA Top EdTech Products
  • Computer Science Fire Hose
  • School tours and Field Trips

Check out complete details on the FETC official website here.

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Moodle Teachers – How to Enroll Students in Course based on profile field

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Teachers - How to Enroll Students in Course based on profile field
Moodle Teachers - How to Enroll Students in Course based on profile field

As an open-source learning management system, Moodle has become the world’s most popular LMS for educators and institutions seeking a flexible, interactive, and user-friendly online learning environment. In this post we will discuss how you can enroll the users in Moodle course depending on the values stored in their custom profile field.

The Moodle plugin – Enrol by user profile fields, allows you to enroll the students based on the custom profile fields value. This can make your life easier as a teacher or Moodle administrator by easily enrolling users in Moodle courses.

You need to make sure to create custom profile fields before using this plugin. You can create custom profile fields from Site Administration > Users > User Profile Fields.

Then, you can download the Enrol by User Profile fields plugin from the official plugins repository here. Once installed you can configure the plugin to use the custom profile fields you want to use. You can also configure the enrollment role for the users and the action to be taken once the user is not having the field value in their user profile field.

You need to make sure to enable the enrollment method from Site Admin > Plugins > Enrollment > Manage Enrol plugins. Once you have enabled the enrollment method then you can go to any course and add the enrollment method. You can configure matching conditions if you are using many custom profile fields.

Overall it seems a pretty useful plugin to automate the enrollment process depending on the custom profile fields value stored in their user profile fields.

What are the other useful Moodle plugins you are using? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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