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Moodle Administrators – How to Restrict your LMS Course content to specific IP addresses

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Administrators - How to Restrict your LMS Course content to specific IP addresses
Moodle Administrators - How to Restrict your LMS Course content to specific IP addresses

Moodle is world’s most popular open source learning management system with more than 420 million users around the globe. The collection of more than 2,200 free to use plugins makes it a popular choice among the elearning specialists. In this post, we will discuss how you can restrict your Moodle course content to the users coming from a specific IP address.

By default Moodle course allows the users to login from same account across multiple devices. You can make use of plugins such as Unique Login to restrict them to a single session. However, you might also be interested in restricting course content to your users having a specific IP address only.

For example, you are having a blended learning environment where you give course content to students in the classroom as well as from any remote location. Let’s say that you want the students to access a specific activity only when they are present in the classroom and now from their home.

You can setup a private classroom Wifi network and assign the IP address from a specific pool. When the user is connected to your classroom network they shall be using this IP address so they can access the course content but not when they are using any other IP address out of the range specified.

You can use the ‘Availability restriction by IP address’ Moodle plugin which allows you to add a new restriction condition under Availability settings. It can be used to enhance activity security by restricting access based on IP address. You can download the Availability restriction by IP address plugin from the official plugins repository here.

What are the other Plugins you are using on your Moodle LMS to make your content more secure. Please share with us in the comments section below.

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byteXL Raises $5.9M in Series A Round funding

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Jaswinder Singh
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byteXL, India’s rapidly growing EdTech platform focused on revolutionizing engineering education, has raised $5.9 million in a Series A round. The funding round was led by Kalaari Capital, the lead investor, and the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. This investment highlights the company’s mission to provide high-quality, affordable tech skills to engineering students in tier II and tier III cities across India. It acknowledges its impressive growth over the past four years.

byteXL is on a mission to transform engineering colleges in India, not just by revolutionizing the education system, but by creating a pathway of opportunity for students. The company’s unique approach involves partnering with colleges and industry to integrate curriculum, content, and practical learning, thereby providing students with the skills and awareness they need for successful careers. This innovative approach is not just about education, it’s about empowerment. byteXL is empowering students, bridging the gap between academia and industry, and shaping the next generation of highly skilled professionals who will contribute to the nation’s development. The vision is a future where every engineering student has access to a holistic and industry-relevant education that enhances their skills and employability.

Speaking on the fundraising, Karun Tadepalli, CEO and Co-Founder of byteXL, said:

At byteXL, we’re not just teaching coding but shaping futures and driving innovation in tech education across India. This funding will boost our confidence in empowering engineers of tomorrow with cutting-edge skills and technologies and help us bridge the gap between academia and industry at a faster pace.

Since its inception, byteXL has formed successful partnerships with over 26 colleges and universities across India. These partnerships have resulted in the training of more than a lakh students in various software technologies, including programming, emerging technologies like cybersecurity, full-stack development, and cloud technologies. The success of these efforts is evident in the higher placement rates and increased student intake for their partner institutions—the recent collaboration with Microsoft to introduce a new B.Tech CSE course in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is a testament to the effectiveness of byteXL’s collaborations in meeting current industry demands.

Sampath P, Partner at Kalaari Capital, added:

Engineering schools in India and other markets are evolving to maintain high standards of curriculum, pedagogy and industry readiness in technology disciplines that are rapidly changing. byteXL is committed to being a true partner for universities and colleges, with operational expertise, high-quality educators and an interactive digital learning platform. Karun, Charan and the team have spent a long time understanding the core needs of each stakeholder involved in the delivery of technology and curriculum and are deeply committed to improving learning outcomes and the quality of tech talent in India. We are excited to partner with them on this mission.

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Join MoodleMoot Australia 2024 from 27-28 November 2024 in Melbourne

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join MoodleMoot Australia 2024 from 27-28 November 2024 in Melbourne
Join MoodleMoot Australia 2024 from 27-28 November 2024 in Melbourne

MoodleMoot Australia 2024 will take place from 27-28 November 2024 in Melbourne. The edtech conference will be organized by Catalyst IT Australia.

MoodleMoot Australia 2024 is not to be missed for all Moodle and e-learning enthusiasts – educators, administrators and technologists. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow Moodlers, share ideas and learn from experts in the field.

The venue and other modalities are still not finalized. Please stay tuned and we will inform you about the venue as well as registration process.

Till then you can register your interest for attending the MoodleMoot Australia 2024 here.

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Hiring Startup WorkerHero Raises $4.36M in Series A Round

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Jaswinder Singh
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WorkerHero, a Munich-based recruiting technology startup, has raised $4.36 million (€4 million) in a Series A round led by Mediahuis. Existing investors, including 10x Founders and Bonsai Partners, also participated in the funding round. With this investment round, the company plans to expand and enter new industries with an updated platform. It also intends to focus on international hiring to support companies in recruiting skilled workers abroad.

WorkerHero was co-founded by Richard Fischer, Steven Miller, Michael König, and Emanuel Wernitz in 2021 to address the shortage of skilled workers. The firm leverages AI-driven sourcing and matching to connect companies with high-quality candidates, focusing on comprehensive pre-qualification to ensure higher success rates. With over 70,000 registered users, WorkerHero operates in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, providing AI-based solutions to match companies with skilled talent efficiently and effectively.

Highlighting the company’s vision, Richard Fischer, CEO and Co-Founder of WorkerHero, said:

We want to solve the labour shortage in Europe by helping companies find skilled workers within the specific country and from abroad. With the support of Mediahuis and our existing investors, we are well-positioned to realise our vision.

The firm aims to position itself as the leading recruiting platform in Europe. It seeks to make recruiting as efficient and effective as possible, helping to solve the global skilled worker shortage and supporting economic growth through better job placements.

Patrick de Wachter, Director of Corporate Development at Mediahuis, commented on WorkerHero’s performance:

WorkerHero’s outstanding performance demonstrates the effectiveness of focusing on well-defined blue-collar sectors, delivering better-matched candidates much faster than broader market players. WorkerHero’s unwavering commitment to user experience and quality delivery has driven impressive growth since its inception. We are excited to support WorkerHero’s future growth and look forward to their continued success!

WorkerHero also plans to upgrade to a new platform version, which will further simplify the recruiting and job-search process for users. This updated version will offer an improved design and enhanced features, including advanced AI tools.

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Join MoodleMoot Italia 2024 from 10-12 October 2024 in Viterbo

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join MoodleMoot Italia 2024 from 10-12 October 2024 in Viterbo
Join MoodleMoot Italia 2024 from 10-12 October 2024 in Viterbo

MoodleMoot Italia 2024 will take place from 10-12 October 2024 in University of Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy. The edtech conference is the main aggregation event for all Italian Moodlers. It will be hosted by the Italian Moodle Users Association.

The MoodleMoot Italia 2024 invites all Moodle users to come and share researches and experiences. During the conference, participants will be able to attend talks, workshops and explore the use of Moodle in different learning and teaching scenarios.

The three-day event will explore the use of Moodle both as a learning environment dedicated to online courses and as an environment integrated into in-person training courses, discussing the changing scenarios in the field of education, training and communities of practice. The Moodle 4.5 (LTS) version and the brand new AI subsystem will also be presented.

The MoodleMoot Italia 2024 early bird registrations are available until 20 September 2024. Check out the registrations page for more details about the fees and available discounts.

Check out the official website of MoodleMoot Italia 2024 for more details about the venue, calls for papers etc.

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Join MoodleMoot Africa 2024 from 25-27 September 2024 in Johannesburg

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join MoodleMoot Africa 2024 from 25-27 September 2024 in Johannesburg

MoodleMoot Africa 2024 will take place from 25-27 September 2024 in Johannesburg. The edtech conference will be the second such event in the country after the first MoodleMoot Africa last year. The UNISA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Portfolio in collaboration with the MoodleMoot Africa Association member universities will host the MoodleMoot Africa 2024 Conference.

The conference aims to bring together and unite the Moodle community in Africa to share Moodle best practices, knowledge, and competencies to improve the quality of online, e-learning education and training in a globally connected digital era. The theme for this year’s MoodleMoot Africa is – ‘Moodle Education Technology Platform: uniting African universities to reclaim Africa’s intellectual futures and create sustainable African solutions.’

The conference also calls on all Moodle LMS partners/vendors, educational technologists, learning scientists, academic and non-academic practitioners, scholars, researchers, and students who are interested in the innovation in the 4IR era to collaboratively proffer educational solutions based on their knowledge and practical use of Moodle LMS to improve the current trajectory in the continent’s adoption and adaptation of education technologies. This could be based on Moodle Education Technology platform and other complementary technologies such as Cloud technology platforms, database technologies, application programming interfaces, plug-ins, etc.

For more details about the program, speakers, important dates and registration process, please check out the official website here.

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Join MoodleMoot Peru 2024 from 8-9 August 2024

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join MoodleMoot Peru 2024 from 8-9 August 2024
Join MoodleMoot Peru 2024 from 8-9 August 2024

MoodleMoot Peru 2024 will take place from 8-9 August 2024. The edtech event will take place in Continental University, in the city of Huancayo Peru. The edtech event is a perfect opportunity for all Moodle users around Peru/ South America to be a part of an international community.

The MoodleMoot Peru 2024 is supported by the global Moodle community and organized by educational technology experts, this event is committed to offering an enriching and highly technical experience for all participants.

You shall attend the edtech conference as it offers:

  • Expand your network with leader of elearning.
  • Discover advances in educational technology
  • Professional activities – The event will be comprised of workshops, best practice cases, and conferences.

The edtech event will be organized by Industria elearning. For more information about the MoodleMoot Peru 2024, please check out the official website here.

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D2L Acquires H5P Group, Launches New AI Offering to Extend Its Learning Platform

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Jaswinder Singh
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D2L, a global learning technology company, recently announced the acquisition of H5P Group, the leading EdTech interactive content creation software provider. The company has also announced the launch of Lumi, a new AI learning product, reinforcing D2L’s commitment to learner-focused innovation for its customers, expanding its flagship learning platform, Brightspace, focusing on tech that improves student learning outcomes.

H5P Group was founded in 2014 and is the creator of H5P, the cutting-edge software platform for creating rich learning content interactives. The company’s innovative suite of over 60 interactive content tools in areas such as live-engagement activities, formative assessment, and interactive learning, along with its AI-powered Smart Import Tool, help educators access enriched course materials to boost learning outcomes, driving innovation and engagement for millions of individuals in more than 50 countries. H5P Group has approximately 30 employees, primarily based in Norway.

Speaking on the acquisition, Founder & CEO of D2L, John Baker, said:

We are thrilled that H5P is now a part of D2L. At D2L, creating engaging and powerful learning content should be easy to help users achieve better learning outcomes, and H5P’s suite of user-friendly learning content types is world-class. Our mission has always been to bring everyone outstanding, highly personalized learning experiences, which is another big step toward that goal. We look forward to supporting millions of users and partners to foster better learning outcomes and help people worldwide achieve more than they ever dreamed possible.

Stephen Laster, President of D2L, added:

At D2L, we’re dedicated to transforming learning in partnership with educators and learners and are committed to harnessing the power of AI to increase access to world-class educational experiences. D2L Lumi is the result of this commitment. We thank our team, educational partners, and researchers for their ongoing collaboration to help ensure we make a positive impact. The best part of today’s announcement is that we’re just getting started. In the coming months, D2L Lumi will be included throughout our core products to enhance everyday workflows, helping save time and supporting the best learning experiences possible.

H5P Group CEO and Founder Svein-Tore Griff With stated:

It was of great importance to find someone who would embrace the future direction of H5P and help accelerate our progress towards the vision of H5P. D2L has been adamant about keeping the things that make H5P great and using their resources and experience to boost and improve areas like facilitating more community contributions. I am incredibly excited to be working with D2L to speed up our progress towards the vision of H5P. Together, we will accelerate our work to help creatives worldwide create better interactive content faster.

 

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Moodle Mobile App 4.4.0 version released

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Mobile App 4.4.0 version released
Moodle Mobile App 4.4.0 version released

The official Moodle Mobile App has been updated to version 4.4.0 recently. The latest Moodle Mobile app is compatible with the latest Moodle LMS 4.4 version.

The new Moodle mobile app 4.4.0 is compatible with Moodle LMS 4.4 with new features. The new version includes the following new features and improvements:

  • Blog entries edition support
  • Sites policies can be now we accepted via the app
  • New privacy and policies section in the user menu
  • Users avatars do not show a default image anymore
  • Support for partial grades in quiz
  • Improved the visualisation of attempts in quiz
  • Support for the new ordering question type
  • Course activity icons redesign
  • Integration with external communication tools
  • Improvements in the visualisation of videos in different formats
  • Accessibility improvements

However, the new Moodle Mobile app includes the new requirement of Android version to version 7. The users who are still using the older version 5 & 6 can continue using the older Moodle Mobile 4.3 app.

Check out the complete release notes for Moodle Mobile App 4.4.0 here.

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India’s Awign Raises $24.5M in Funding From Japanese HRTech Mynavi

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Jaswinder Singh
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Awign, one of India’s largest work fulfilment platforms, has raised $24.5 million in the latest funding round led by Mynavi Corporation, a prominent Japanese HRTech company; it now owns a 73% stake in the entity. By leveraging Awign’s robust platform, this strategic investment will strengthen Mynavi’s position in the rapidly expanding Indian market and facilitate the launch of new services.

Co-founded in 2016 by Annanya Sarthak, Gurpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar, Awign has set the pace in innovating the way businesses run their workforce. The platform connects companies to a geographically dispersed network of gig workers all across India for tasks as varied as on-ground operations to digital services. With an emphasis on flexible work opportunities and the effective use of technology for workforce management, the company has quickly expanded to serve a wide range of clients, including both Fortune 500 corporations and emerging startups.

The financing underscores investors’ growing confidence in the gig economy’s potential and makes for a significant event at Awign. The firm will get not only the much-needed flows to finance its expansion but also strategic advantages with the partner that will propel it to new heights, taking into account Mynavi’s sizeable investment.

The latest investment will be a deallocatory step that will be key in Awign’s next phase of growth. The platform will use funding to improve its technology, expand the range of services it offers, and expand into new markets nationwide. It will also develop more AI-driven algorithms and data analytics tools for perfect matching between gig workers and employers to drive higher efficiency and satisfaction on both sides.

This investment thus aligns with Mynavi’s strategy for global expansion. By strengthening its position in India, the organization’s significant stake in Awign can unlock entry to one of the world’s biggest and fastest-growing labour markets. This will also be instrumental in portfolio diversification for Mynavi, dampening the risks of high dependency on the Japanese market, which is challenged by an ageing population and slowing workforce growth.

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