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Egypt’s EdTech Startup El Kheta Raises $400,000 in Funding From EdVentures

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Jaswinder Singh
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El Kheta, an innovative online educational platform, recently raised $400,000 in funding from EdVentures, Nahdet Misr Group’s investment arm and the first venture capital company specializing in the educational technology sector in the Middle East.

El Kheta offers reinforcement lessons to help school students in Egypt study. It provides them with exercises and exams from the new Egyptian curricula, assisting students in improving their academic performance and achieving success. The platform also provides students with a customized and flexible educational experience, where they can choose their preferred curricula and create a study plan that suits their needs. Its services include reinforcement lessons, exams from Egyptian curricula, interactive educational videos, homework, and direct communication with teachers.

This significant investment from EdVentures is a testament to its potential and will be instrumental in its future development. The firm is committed to using this funding to enhance the platform further and expand its reach, empowering more students and revolutionizing the online education sector in Egypt.

Commenting on the investment, Dalia Ibrahim, Founder and Chairwoman of Nahdet Misr for Entrepreneurship EdVentures, said:

We firmly believe in the potential of the ‘El Kheta’ platform to revolutionize the online education sector in Egypt, especially with its educational services for school students. We are on the path and committed to supporting talented entrepreneurs in the educational technology sector and will help them achieve their vision of creating a better and easier educational experience for everyone.

EdVentures strongly supports entrepreneurship in Egypt and the Arab region. The company invests in EdTech startups in the pre-seed and seed stages, serving education, culture, and innovative learning solutions. Its mission is to support the development of high-impact startups in education, culture, and innovative learning solutions through institutional support, funding, and industry know-how and connections.

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Moodle Admins – Serve SCORM Packages remotely to your clients easily

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Admins - Serve SCORM Packages remotely to your clients easily
Moodle Admins - Serve SCORM Packages remotely to your clients easily

Moodle LMS is a widely used open-source learning management system (LMS) which is known for its adaptability and extensive range of plugins. These plugins enhance Moodle’s functionality, enabling educators to deliver a more enriched learning experience. In this post we will understand about SCORM Remote plugin and how it can be used.

The SCORM Remote activity plugin allows you to upload a SCORM and then serve it remotely to other learning management systems on other domains using a thin SCORM wrapper. The benefit of using this plugin is that you need to upgrade the SCORM package at a single place remotely and it will be updated on all domains. You can also set allowed seat limits for each domain.

The SCORM Remote plugin offers various advantages such as:

  • Outsource the learning similar to how LTI works reducing the burden on the remote LMS’s admins
  • Sell your SCORM packages without giving them away
  • Add seat restriction at the domain level
  • Swap the SCORM packages in place and not require the remote LMS to do anything they automatically get the latest version of the package.

You can download the SCORM Remote Moodle plugin from the official plugins repository here.

How are you managing the SCORM packages on your Moodle site? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Buen Data appointed as Moodle Premium Certified Partner in Colombia

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Jaswinder Singh
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Buen Data appointed as Moodle Premium Certified Partner in Colombia
Buen Data appointed as Moodle Premium Certified Partner in Colombia

Buen Data is a Moodle partner in Colombia which offers comprehensive eLearning solutions tailored to organisations’ unique needs. Recently, Moodle HQ announced the appointment of Buen Data as Moodle Premium Certified Partner in Colombia. This accomplishment highlights their dedication to providing top-tier online learning solutions and expertise in leveraging the Moodle platform.

Buen Data deliver exceptional eLearning experiences through personalised Moodle LMS implementation, mobile learning with the Moodle App, and employee training with Moodle Workplace.

Hemerson Carreño, Co-founder and CEO of Buen Data, said:

Becoming a Moodle Premium Certified Partner is an honour and a responsibility that we accept with great enthusiasm. This recognition allows us to continue leading the way in innovative learning solutions, positively impacting educational institutions and companies throughout the region.

This milestone comes at a time of significant transformation in Colombia’s online learning landscape. Educational institutions are embracing digital ecosystems, facilitating personalised and accessible learning experiences. This shift aligns with the increasing demand for modern, flexible education, driven by government initiatives promoting digital inclusion and lifelong learning.

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EdTech Unicorn upGrad Raises $35M in Debt Funding From EvolutionX

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Jaswinder Singh
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upGrad, a pioneer in the online education revolution focused on powering career success for a global workforce of over 1.3 billion, has raised INR 287.5 crore (about $35 million) in funding from EvolutionX. This marks the Mumbai-based company’s initial debt financing in the current year. With this financing, the firm plans to support expansion, cover operational costs, and fulfil general corporate objectives.

According to its regulatory filing, which was accessed from the Registrar of Companies, the board at upGrad has passed a special resolution to issue 28,75,000 debentures at an issue price of Rs 1,000 each to raise Rs 287.5 crore or $35 million.

upGrad has strong financial backing, having successfully secured a total funding of more than $650 million to date. This includes $36.5 million raised through a right issue by Teamsek, founder Ronnie Screwala, and other investors in March of the previous year.

upGrad, founded in 2015, provides various B2C skilling programmes. Through the platform, top Indian and international universities can offer executive doctorates, master’s degrees, and diplomas. Under the B2B model, several programmes are also designed for enterprise clients and other staffing and recruitment services. The company entered the offline higher education sector in 2022 and allocated $30 million to establish ten worldwide campuses in India, the US, and other areas.

The four pillars that support upGrad’s Global Learning Engine are a vast collection of owned and original content and intellectual property; the startup’s best-in-class proprietary technology platform; a high-touch, human-led delivery service supported by mentors and coaches; and a track record of 85% course completion, backed by an additional 80% guaranteed performance for career outcomes. With offices in the UK, US, Middle East, India, Singapore, and Vietnam and a presence in numerous other countries, it has already been dubbed Asia’s higher EdTech leader.

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Authentica Solutions Raises $6.2M in New Funding to Expand Its Operations

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Jaswinder Singh
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Authentica Solutions, a leader in data integration and intelligence management solutions for the education sector, has recently announced the successful completion of a $6.2 million in a Series Seed funding round led by Owl Ventures, the largest EdTech-focused venture capital firm globally.

Founded by Russell Long and Gene Garcia, Authentica Solutions has a proven track record of innovation and impact across the global education landscape. Its flagship product, Authentica seed™, is an Education Intelligence Platform that empowers institutions to unlock the full potential of their data through exceptional integration, automated quality improvement, AI, and top-tier data management. The platform drives change through Authentica seed™, Medicaid solution engineering services, and Authentica phoenix™ Special Education software.

Commenting on the fundraising, Russell Long, Co-founder and CEO of Authentica Solutions, said:

We are thrilled to partner with Owl Ventures as we continue our journey to transform data interoperability in education. The experience and expertise from the Owl team will further empower our customer-centric culture and help us expand our solutions designed to transform how the education ecosystem manages their intelligence.

Authentic seed™ is offered in the United States and Canada, with planned expansion into Asia, Australia, and the UK shortly. It serves K12 school districts, Higher Education Universities and Colleges, Departments and Ministries of Education, Education Software Providers (EdTech), System Integrators, and Strategic Partners.

Adding about the latest development, Gene Garcia, Co-founder and CTO of Authentica Solutions, said:

With this investment, we are poised to accelerate advancements in our platform, driving greater efficiency and insights for educators, administrators, and students. We aim to create a seamless and secure data ecosystem that supports the diverse needs of the education community and its partners.

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Moodle Admins – Create custom reports in Moodle using Configurable reports plugin

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Admins - Create custom reports in Moodle using Configurable reports plugin
Moodle Admins - Create custom reports in Moodle using Configurable reports plugin

Moodle LMS is the most popular open source learning management system with more than 420+ million users in the world. Wherever elearning is used for teaching, the administrators or policy makers are always interested in customized reports. In Moodle core, there is a strong push for the inbuilt report builder since last few versions but the Configurable reports plugin remains one of the favorite tools to create customized Moodle reports.

The Configurable reports plugin is an easy to use custom reports builder which allows you to create reports even without any SQL knowledge. If you are aware about SQL queries then this plugin can fetch all the data from Moodle database to your reports.

The configurable reports plugin is essentially a block type plugin which can be added to any course to pull course specific reports and on front page to pull site wide reports. You can also choose which users will be able to view the reports. Using this plugin, you can create different types of reports such as:

  • Courses reports, with information regarding courses.
  • Categories reports, with information regarding categories. A courses report can be embedded in this type of report.
  • Users reports, with information regarding users and their activity in a course.
  • Timeline reports, this is a special type of report that displays a timeline. A course or user report can be embedded in this timeline showing data depending on the start and end time of the current row.
  • Custom SQL Reports, custom SQL queries.

It also supports advanced features such as filters, pagination, logic conditions and permissions, plots, templates support, export to various formats etc.

Recently the plugin was updated after a long time to support Moodle 4.2 version. You can download the Configurable reports plugin from the official plugins repository here.

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Moodle Teachers – How to use the Ordering Question type in Moodle

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Teachers - How to use the Ordering Question type in Moodle
Moodle Teachers - How to use the Ordering Question type in Moodle

Moodle 4.4 – the latest major version of the Moodle LMS is packed with a lot of exciting new features. One of such is the Ordering Question type which is included in Moodle core through Moodle Users Association funding. If you haven’t yet used the Ordering Question type, let’s see how you can use it in your Moodle quiz.

The Ordering question type was available as one of the most popular question type plugin in the official plugins repository. In the previous project development cycle, MUA committee got it included in the Moodle 4.4 with few minor changes.

The ordering question as the name states can be used to displays several items (words, phrases, images or other media) in a random order which must then be dragged into the correct sequential order.

To add a new ordering question, you can navigate to your course > Question bank > Create a new question and select Ordering. Add the question name and the question text. Then choose whether you want the items to display vertically or horizontally. Make sure to choose the best grading type for your students.

In order to add images to your ordering question, make sure to change the Draggable item format to HTML instead of Moodle Auto format. Once you save your question, it will show the TinyMCE Editor (default text editor).

If you are using Moodle 4.4 version, you shall have the Ordering question type included by default. And, in case you are using older Moodle version, you can download the plugin from the official here.

Overall, it is pretty easy to use the ordering question type to make your Moodle quiz more engaging. What are the other question types you are using on your Moodle site? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Moodle Teachers – Organize your learning content into separate units using Subcourse plugin

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Teachers - Organize your learning content into separate units using Subcourse plugin
Moodle Teachers - Organize your learning content into separate units using Subcourse plugin

Moodle, an open-source learning management system (LMS), is widely recognized for its flexibility and robust set of features. It enables educators to create and deliver online courses effectively. One of the significant strengths of Moodle lies in its extensive library of plugins that extend its functionality. Today we will discuss about the Subcourse plugin which will allow the teachers to organize the learning content into separate units.

The Subcourse Moodle plugin allows course creators to include other courses as subcourses within a main course. This plugin is particularly useful for organizing courses into hierarchies, making it easier to manage and navigate complex learning paths.

Key features of Subcourse plugin:

  • Hierarchical Course Structure: The primary feature of the Subcourse plugin is its ability to embed subcourses within a main course. This hierarchical structure is ideal for programs that require modular learning paths, such as degree programs, professional certifications, and training programs.
  • Automatic Grade Synchronization: One of the standout features is the automatic synchronization of grades from subcourses to the main course. This ensures that learners’ progress is tracked seamlessly across all course components, providing a unified view of their performance.
  • Customizable Completion Tracking: The Subcourse plugin allows for detailed tracking of course completion. Educators can set specific criteria for subcourse completion, ensuring that learners meet all necessary requirements before progressing.

You can download the Subcourse plugin from the official plugins repository here.

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

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Moodle Users Association Updates – Check out the top voted project by MUA community

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Users Association Updates - Check out the top voted project by MUA community
Moodle Users Association Updates - Check out the top voted project by MUA community

Moodle Users Association – the community arm of Moodle LMS is closing in on another project development cycle. The January – June 2024 project development cycle has chosen the project after the final voting round is completed recently.

The MUA community members have selected 4 projects out of the one’s which were voted during the preliminary voting round. The chosen projects for final voting round were then voted by the community members to finalize the project which will get a nod to be included in Moodle LMS.

After the final voting round is finished, here are the projects and the voted they have received:

  1. Improve availability of activities and resources overview pages in Boost theme – 56540
  2. Workshop: bulk download submissions – 12848
  3. Add Support for Moodle Filters to Custom Menus – 5447
  4. Course Enrollment Cap – 2565

The Improve availability of activities and resources overview pages in Boost theme project will add an overview page for all activities included in the course much like the Activities block.

What are the other features you would like to be included in Moodle LMS? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Pok Pok Raises $6M in Series A Round to Make Screen Time Healthier for Kids

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Jaswinder Singh
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Pok Pok, a female-founded firm that uses digital play to foster the development of the next generation of creative thinkers, has announced the closing of its $6 million Series A round led by Adjacent. Konvoy Ventures, MetaLab Ventures, Banana Capital, and notable angel investors such as Peanut’s Michelle Kennedy and Instacart’s Brandon Leonardo also participated in the funding round.

Pok Pok has quickly become a frontrunner in the children’s EdTech and gaming industry. Its flagship app, the same name, has been critically acclaimed for its unique, Montessori-inspired approach to early childhood education. It’s the first kids app in history to win both an Apple Design Award and an App Store Award for Cultural Impact. The platform’s active community of parents and caregivers on Instagram embraces them for their commitment to prioritizing inclusion, representation, and accessible play for the neurodivergent community.

Sharing about the platform, Co-founder and CEO of Pok Pok, Melissa Cash, said:

As children are introduced to technology younger and younger, the need for safe, non-addictive content has never been more urgent. We are laser-focused on making the healthiest digital content for kids that challenges what traditional learning apps can be. With this influx of capital, Pok Pok will further develop and enhance its suite of digital toys and release them on Android devices. Parents have been banging down our door for years asking for Android, so we’re thrilled to take this step. We already have a waitlist with thousands of families.

Since raising its $3 million seed financing led by Konvoy Ventures in 2022, Pok Pok has experienced exponential growth. The startup has more than 9x-ed their subscriber base, garnered over a million downloads and won Apple’s coveted App Store Award for Cultural Impact, demonstrating their potential for future success. It also plans to expand its new content with STEM-based activities that will build fundamental early classroom skills in math, chemistry, physics, biology, and more.

Adding further about the company, Esther Huybreghts, Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer of Pok Pok, said:

Our mission is to help kids develop essential life skills for a future that none of us have seen yet, but where we’re certain innovation and creativity will be valued higher than ever, inspiring the audience about the company’s future.

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