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FeedbackFruits Announces Strategic Collaboration With D2L to Support Better Learning Experiences

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Jaswinder Singh
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FeedbackFruits Announces Strategic Collaboration With D2L to Support Better Learning Experiences
FeedbackFruits Announces Strategic Collaboration With D2L to Support Better Learning Experiences

FeedbackFruits, an education technology company that provides pedagogical solutions, has recently announced a strategic partnership with D2L, a global learning innovation company helping organizations reshape the future of education and work. This collaboration aims to provide D2L Brightspace users with easier access to FeedbackFruits’ active and collaborative learning solutions. The expanded partnership will introduce combined go-to-market opportunities to support a harmonious customer experience.

The association is based on a shared goal of helping institutions develop connected teaching and learning ecosystems that foster meaningful educational experiences and can provide students with the transferrable skills they need to thrive. FeedbackFruits has co-developed a tool suite of 15 solutions with over 100 partners that connect with D2L Brightspace through LTI 1.3 and API integrations, bringing a seamless pedagogical layer to the Learning Management System (LMS).

Commenting on the collaboration, VP of Product Partnerships, D2L, Katie Bradford, said:

We are excited to expand our partnership with FeedbackFruits. At D2L, we believe in the power of collaboration to support the delivery of solutions that can help transform the way the world learns.

As part of the partnership, D2L customers will have three FeedbackFruits solutions for Brightspace: Peer Feedback, Social Annotation, and Team-Based Learning and polling, or they can implement the entire FeedbackFruits tool suite for a complete transformation.

Ewoud de Kok, CEO and founder of FeedbackFruits, emphasized the importance of educational technology companies working together, saying:

To meet the needs of educators and learners, the edtech landscape needs to be led by collaboration. I’m very proud that the partnership with D2L allows us to make teaching and learning more accessible and impactful for higher education institutions.

D2L is transforming how the world learns, helping learners of all ages achieve more than they dreamed possible. The platform supports millions of people learning online and in person by working closely with clients worldwide. The firm collaborates with leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators worldwide to advance learning. Its team partners with each customer to meet their learners’ needs, improve outcomes, and provide support at every step of their journey.

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Moodle users Association – Cast your votes before September 15 for this project cycle

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle users Association - Cast your votes before September 15 for this project cycle
Moodle users Association - Cast your votes before September 15 for this project cycle

Moodle Users Association – the community arm of the Moodle LMS is currently running the Project Development cycle July-December 2023. All the MUA members are requested to cast their votes for the proposed projects in the current project cycle.

The preliminary voting will remain open till September 15 and you can cast your votes for your favorite projects before that on Moodle Users Association website here. The projects proposed in the current development cycle are as follows:

  • Moodle Report Builder – Add Customizable SQL Functionality
  • Improve availability of activities and resources overview pages in Boost theme
  • Show information for teachers about submissions on the course main page in the Boost theme
  • Moodle Wiki export and import
  • Allow session stores to fully manage the session ==> never touch mdl_sessions table!
  • Allow Activity Completion Settings for Topics/Weeks

After the preliminary voting, the top voted projects will undergo a round of discussion between MUA committee & Moodle HQ team. Based on the costing & other details, the MUA committee will organize a final voting round for the most feasible projects in December 2023.

What are the top features which you would like to see in the upcoming Moodle versions? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Moodle Admins – How to Archive the courses at the end of the year easily using Course Archiver plugin

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Admins - How to Archive the courses at the end of the year easily using Course Archiver plugin
Moodle Admins - How to Archive the courses at the end of the year easily using Course Archiver plugin

Moodle Administrators need to setup the year-end procedures to keep the Moodle site updated for the next year. It includes resetting the courses for the new session and clearing all user data as well as archive the user data for compliance purpose. In this post we will discuss about the Course Archiver plugin and how you can use it.

The Course Archiver plugin is one of the most handy tools for the Moodle administrators which can help in archiving the courses. It can also be used to send notifications to course teachers, hide courses in bulk, and has the ability for course teachers to opt out of the archiving.

You can filter out the courses based on the Course start/end date, Course created start/end date, Course Accessed start/end date. The course zip files can be downloaded or the courses itself can be deleted completely. To avoid any deletion by mistake, there is also an option of archive deletion delayed by X days which can be configured in the plugin settings.

You can download the Course Archiver Moodle plugin from the official plugins repository here. The plugin can also send an email to the course teachers notifying them about their courses to be archived (hidden).  There is a setting to configure any specific course to be left out of the course archives.

What are the other ways you are using to setup your Moodle for the next year? What are the year-end procedures you are following on your Moodle? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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AI-Powered Language Learning Platform Speak Raises $16M in Series B-2 Funding

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Jaswinder Singh
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AI-Powered Language Learning Platform Speak Raises $16M in Series B-2 Funding
AI-Powered Language Learning Platform Speak Raises $16M in Series B-2 Funding

Speak, an educational technology platform specializing in AI-powered language tutoring has announced that it has raised a $16 million Series B-2 funding round led by Lachy Groom, with participation from all existing major investors, including the OpenAI Startup Fund and new strategic investors such as the founders of Dropbox, Drew Houston, and Arash Ferdowsi. The new funding will accelerate the development of its AI Tutor, expand into international markets, and hire new personnel to support its availability in emerging markets.

Co-founded by Connor Zwick and Andrew Hsu in 2016, Speak allows users to practice conversing in English through interactive speaking experiences. The app features an “AI tutor” that guides open-ended conversations on various topics and provides feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The company aims to fill a significant educational gap by creating a virtual, AI-driven tutor capable of mimicking the benefits of one-on-one human tutoring.

Excited about growing the company’s presence in major markets worldwide by the end of the year. Co-founder of Speak, Connor Zwick, stated that the learning experience developed by Speak has proven to resonate with minimal modifications needed in markets and cultures across the globe. Investor Lachy Groom added:

Education will continue to be a sector profoundly transformed by AI, as personalized one-on-one human tutoring is scarce and expensive. Speak’s mission to create a human-level AI tutor makes conversational practice accessible for all learners worldwide.

With the additional funding and support from OpenAI, Speak is poised for further growth and expansion. The platform’s innovative use of AI technology and commitment to affordable language education make it a standout in the competitive language learning market. As the company gears up to enter new markets, including the US, it’s clear that it has positioned itself as a significant player in the dynamic intersection of AI and education.

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Enhance Moodle Groups by using the Grouptol Plugin

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Jaswinder Singh
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Enhance Moodle Groups by using the Grouptol Plugin
Enhance Moodle Groups by using the Grouptol Plugin

Moodle LMS is one of the most popular open source learning management system in the world with more than 370 million users around the world. Flexibility of customization and adaptation to all learning requirements are one of the main reason behind its popularity. In this post we will see how you can extend Moodle Groups by using the Grouptool plugin.

The Moodle Groups allows the teachers to group course participants together based on certain defined criteria. Moodle offers different types of groups which are Visible & Separate groups. However the groups in Core Moodle doesnt allow the user to choose his preferred group. The members are either allocated manually or based on the criteria defined by the instructor.

The Grouptool Moodle plugin which is developed by Academic Moodle Cooperation extends the Moodle groups functionality. It allows the students to enrol themselves in groups with waiting lists, as well as the transfer of grades within groups.

In addition, the Grouptool plugin offers the following features:

  • automatic creation of groups with simultaneous enrolment of participants
  • simultaneous creation of groupings for each group created
  • self-enrolment of participants in existing groups
  • group grades – transfer awarded grades to other group participants

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

How you are using Moodle groups? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Join Chamilo Conference 2023 from October 18-20 2023 in Valencia, Spain

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join Chamilo Conference 2023 from October 18-20 2023 in Valencia, Spain
Join Chamilo Conference 2023 from October 18-20 2023 in Valencia, Spain

The 6th edition of Chamilo Conference will take place from October 18-20 2023 in Valencia, Spain. The edtech conference will be focused on professionals passionate about education, training or talent management.

The Chamilo Conference 2023 will be the 6th International Conference on E-learning. The edtech conference will be a perfect opportunity to network with those who want to learn about the application and use of information technologies in education.

Chamilo Conference is the only annual international in-person conference on the Chamilo LMS e-learning platform, making it the ideal meeting point for sharing and learning from the founders, developers, and leaders of the international Chamilo LMS project.

The Early bird pricing for Chamilo Conference 2023 is available till September 1, 2023. So if you are looking to attend the edtech conference, please check out the tickets page here.

What is Chamilo?

Chamilo is a web software for managing, administering e-learning training, developed and distributed internationally as Free Software, subject of the Chamilo Conference. The project’s development is led by the Chamilo Association, presided over by Yannick Warnier.

Chamilo includes tools to facilitate learning and teaching in a virtual educational environment. It can be used in face-to-face, semi-face-to-face, or completely virtual classes.

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Join First ever MoodleMoot Indonesia 2023 on 2-3 Oct, 2023 in Jakarta

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join First ever MoodleMoot Indonesia 2023 on 2-3 Oct, 2023 in Jakarta
Join First ever MoodleMoot Indonesia 2023 on 2-3 Oct, 2023 in Jakarta

The first ever MoodleMoot Indonesia 2023 will take place on 2-3 October 2023 in Anggrek Campus, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta. The edtech event will be a first of its kind in Indonesian edtech market. The edtech conference themed “Building Learning Experience in a Changing World” promises an immersive experience for both the education and corporate sectors.

The MoodleMoot Indonesia 2023 will have an engaging presentation on the Moodle Roadmap, providing attendees with exclusive insights into the future developments and advancements that lie ahead. This roadmap will unveil the exciting features and enhancements that will shape the landscape of online education and collaborative learning, offering a glimpse into the limitless possibilities Moodle holds.

The edtech conference – MoodleMoot 2023 is available in two sessions, namely an educational session and a corporate session, each session has a different focus from the others. The registrations for the MoodleMoot Indonesia 2023 will open soon.

For more information please check out the official website for MoodleMoot Indonesia 2023 here. This year the conference is organized by PCMan and Greatnusa.

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Taiwan based CakeResume Raises $4.7M In Series A Round To Expand Operations

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Jaswinder Singh
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Taiwan based CakeResume Raises $4.7M In Series A Round To Expand Operations
Taiwan based CakeResume Raises $4.7M In Series A Round To Expand Operations

CakeResume, an international talent platform providing the world’s top online resume-building tool and bringing global opportunities to talent in the digital age, has recently raised $4.7 million (TWD150 million) in its Series A round led by MyNavi, one of Japan’s most prominent human resources companies.

With the capital, the Taiwan-based company plans to expand its offering of networking resources, including a new “Talent Network” function on its mobile app that allows users to swipe on the profiles of people they want to meet. The goal is facilitating meetings between job seekers, headhunters, and mentors, making it easier for professionals to expand their network and explore new opportunities.

The startup, which initially started in 2016 as a resume-building software, has developed a tech talent database to bridge the shortage of tech professionals in Taiwan and the rest of Asia. Headquartered in Taipei, the firm currently boasts a user base of 5 million individuals worldwide and serves over 7,000 clients who rely on the platform to find suitable job candidates. Tech giants like Google, L’Oreal, and TSMC use it.

“We aim to transform Asia into a global hub for technology talent. By building an AI-powered talent search engine and talent matching system, CakeResume helps enterprises accelerate the recruitment process,” the startup said on its website.

In addition to enhancing its features and functionality, CakeResume also intends to utilize the funding to support its growth in Southeast Asia, focusing on onboarding more companies from Indonesia. The platform’s success in the region, especially in Indonesia, has paved the way for further expansion opportunities. By strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia, CakeResume aims to become the go-to talent-sourcing platform for regional companies.

Among the companies on its platform are global tech giants Amazon, Google, IBM, Nvidia, TSMC, and international brands, including L’Oreal, P&G, and more.

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Check out the New Exciting features coming in Moodle 4.3

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Jaswinder Singh
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Check out the New Exciting features coming in Moodle 4.3
Check out the New Exciting features coming in Moodle 4.3

Moodle LMS will get a new major version update releasing soon in Early October 2023. The next major version i.e. Moodle 4.3 will be packed with a lot of exciting new features as well as improvements.Let’s check out the new exciting features coming in Moodle 4.3 version.

Recently Marie Achour – Global Head of Product at Moodle shared a glimpse of new features coming in Moodle 4.3.  The next major version is scheduled to be release on October 9. Here are the highlights of new features:

  • New ‘In Course’ Communication options – The new integration with the Matrix Messaging system will provide access to a modern messaging interface directly in the heart of Moodle along with possibilities of adding Slack or Microsoft Teams. These new in-course communication options will help educators and learners stay better connected, engage more regularly and work more closely together
  • New Activity Card Designs – New refreshed activity cards will be more streamlined and provide educators easier access to manage groups, access restrictions and activity completion conditions. These improvements will help reduce the time and effort it takes to manage activities in courses and help reduce the scroll length of courses, making them easier to navigate for students.
  • Site-level settings for Activity Completion – The project funded by Moodle users Association which will allow the educators to get their jobs done faster. This new functionality will enable the management of completion criteria for a whole site, reducing the time and effort required to manage these settings.
  • Improved LTI Tools at Course Level – New functionality will include the ability to add and manage pre-configured tools at a course level, providing educators the choice to show these tools in the activity chooser and making the creation of external tool activities easier with a simplified form.
  • Gradebook Improvements – The new improvements in Moodle gradebook are centered around improving the gradebook experience for teachers and students.There are two main goals:
    • make it easier and more intuitive for teachers to view and manage the existing course grades.
    • make it easier and more intuitive for students to view their grades.
  • Include Two Factor Authentication in Core
  • further enhancements to Report Builder

What are the features which you are waiting for? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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MagicSchool.ai Raises $2.4M to Tackle Teacher Burnout With Artificial Intelligence

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Jaswinder Singh
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MagicSchool.ai Raises $2.4M to Tackle Teacher Burnout With Artificial Intelligence
MagicSchool.ai Raises $2.4M to Tackle Teacher Burnout With Artificial Intelligence

MagicSchool.ai, a suite of AI-powered tools to boost learning design and delivery for educators, has recently announced that it has raised $2.4 million in a funding round led by Range Ventures, along with experts in education and machine learning, including GSV Ventures, Rethink Education, Charter School Growth Fund, Gary Community Investments, Transcend Fund, Ednovate Capital.

Founded by Adeel Khan, MagicSchool.ai gives educators powerful artificial intelligence tools to transform how they interact with students. It leverages AI to assist with lesson planning, differentiation, assessment writing, individual education program (IEP) creation, and more. The platform saves educators up to 10 hours per week, allowing them to focus more on the unique needs of their students.

Speaking about the company, Founder & CEO of MagicSchool.ai, Adeel Khan, said:

The speed of our growth is representative of the longstanding need to support overburdened educators. For decades, we’ve asked teachers to do more with less, and educators have made superhuman efforts to continue helping guide and teach the next generation. More than four in ten K-12 teachers in the US (44%) say they “always” or “very often” feel burnt out at work—outpacing all other industries nationally. (Gallup).

According to the company, over 100,000 teachers have started to utilize the platform to reclaim their time and better serve children. Over 10,000 instructors now use MagicSchool.ai in practically every school district in the country. Khan further stated:

Throughout my career, I’ve seen some of the best educators I know leave the profession because of burnout. These are the kinds of folks that we all want in front of students – irreplaceable teachers. Students will pay the price if we don’t address teacher burnout now.

Additionally, MagicSchool.ai envisions creating custom dashboards for school districts, providing valuable insights to higher-level decision-makers. With a focus on product-led growth and an ever-expanding user base, the firm is poised to revolutionize education by seamlessly integrating AI into teachers’ day-to-day workflow.

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