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CLAMP project released new LAE versions for June 2023

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Jaswinder Singh
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CLAMP project released new LAE versions for June 2023
CLAMP project released new LAE versions for June 2023

The CLAMP project has released four Liberal Arts edition for June 2023. The new versions are maintenance releases only without any new LAE features.

The four versions released recently by the CLAMP project are as follows:

  • Moodle 4.1.4
  • Moodle 4.0.9
  • Moodle 3.11.15
  • Moodle 3.9.22

Please note that there are no Moodle 4.2 version based LAE editions. The Moodle 4.2 version will be evaluated in the Summer hack fest soon. The next version release is scheduled in Mid-August.

The Collaborative Liberal Arts Moodle Project is a group of colleges and universities who collaborate to develop and support Moodle, with an eye toward the issues unique to a liberal arts environment. The major work of CLAMP focuses on fostering collaboration and support around Moodle by hosting events, sharing knowledge, evaluating features, creating documentation, fixing bugs, and developing code.

For more details about the new versions, please check out the CLAMP project’s GitHub Repository here.

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Thailand-Based GetLinks Acquires Indonesian Recruitment Platform Ekrut

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Jaswinder Singh
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Thailand-Based GetLinks Acquires Indonesian Recruitment Platform Ekrut
Thailand-Based GetLinks Acquires Indonesian Recruitment Platform Ekrut

GetLinks, an HRTech startup and ecosystem that connects tech talents with opportunities across Asia, has acquired Ekrut, an Indonesian high-quality jobs platform, for an undisclosed amount, according to VentureCap Insights.

Founded in 2015, GetLinks focuses on building a tech community through events and connecting users to regional work opportunities. The company plans to add upskilling features to its platform. Headquartered in Bangkok, the firm redefine the future of work by empowering its community to move across borders, career paths and social ladders.

With this deal, GetLinks is slated to go up against heavyweights like JobStreet and Indeed in Indonesia. Job postings in the country have dropped since the beginning of this year, with active listings experiencing a 16.1% dip from January to April 2023.

Established in 2016, EKRUT aims to enable talents to land multiple jobs offers only with a single application. Employers can instantly invite relevant skills for interviews after posting their hiring needs. The platform focuses on high-skilled tech candidates from five core backgrounds: Software Engineering, Product Management, Data Science/Analysis, Marketing and Communications, and Operations. Companies that have posted listings on its platform include Gojek, Tokopedia, Ovo, and RedDoorz.

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Join WCET 35th Annual Meeting + ASWE: Evolve from Oct 25-28 in New Orleans, LA

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join WCET 35th Annual Meeting + ASWE: Evolve from Oct 25-28 in New Orleans, LA
Join WCET 35th Annual Meeting + ASWE: Evolve from Oct 25-28 in New Orleans, LA

The WCET Annual Meeting brings together higher education professionals to share advances in digital learning practices and to explore emerging policy challenges facing institutions and organizations today. The edtech conference will be held in person and does not have a virtual component.

This year, we are thrilled to host the first Annual Summit for Women in eLearning (ASWE), formerly known as IFWE, in conjunction with the WCET Annual Meeting. ASWE conference participants represent a wide array of diverse constituencies and digital learning modalities.

The WCET 35th Annual meeting will take place from October 25-28 2023 in New Orleans, LA. The registration for the joining the Annual meeting are open now and you can check this page to register your seat.

WCET – the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies – is the leader in the practice, policy, & advocacy of digital learning in higher education. WCET is a member-driven nonprofit which brings together colleges, universities, higher education organizations, and companies to collectively advance learner access and success through postsecondary digital learning for a more equitable world.

The WCET Annual Meeting audience represents leaders and practitioners in digital learning in higher education who bring incredible insights and experiences, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue.

For more details about the edtech conference, check out the official website here.

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Moodle teachers – use the Level Up XP plugin to increase student engagement

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle teachers - use the Level Up XP plugin to increase student engagement
Moodle teachers - use the Level Up XP plugin to increase student engagement

Moodle LMS is world’s most popular open source Learning management system in the world. It is being used by more than 360 million users around the world across 240+ countries. With With its extensive range of plugins, Moodle allows for customization and enrichment of the learning experience. One such plugin that stands out is “Level Up XP” plugin.

The Level Up XP plugin is one of the easiest and most popular way to add gamification to your Moodle course. Learners receive points for their actions, visualise their progress, compete with others through a leaderboard, and unlock content based on their individual needs and experiences.

The Level Up XP plugin introduces an experience points (XP) system, similar to what we often see in video games, to motivate and engage learners. By incorporating game-like elements into the learning environment, the plugin encourages active participation and progress tracking, fostering a more interactive and enjoyable educational experience.

You can download the latest version of the Level Up XP plugin from the official Moodle plugins repository here. You can follow this guide to learn how you can use this plugin easily.

Advantages of Level Up XP Plugin

  • Increased Engagement: By incorporating game-like elements, such as XP, leaderboards, badges, and rewards, Level Up XP boosts learner engagement. The interactive nature of the plugin encourages learners to actively participate in course activities, track their progress, and strive for continuous improvement.
  • Motivation and Goal Setting: The XP system provides learners with clear goals and objectives, creating a sense of purpose and direction. As they accumulate XP, learners experience a tangible sense of progress, motivating them to push further and achieve higher levels of accomplishment.
  • Healthy Competition and Collaboration: Leaderboards foster healthy competition among learners, promoting active participation and encouraging students to excel. Learners can also collaborate, share strategies, and support each other in their learning journey, creating a vibrant and collaborative learning community.
  • Personalized Learning Experience: The customization options offered by Level Up XP allow instructors to adapt the plugin to suit their teaching style and align it with their course objectives. Instructors can define XP rules that reward specific activities or achievements, enabling a personalized learning experience tailored to the needs of their learners.

The Level Up XP plugin for Moodle offers a unique and engaging way to enhance the learning experience for both educators and learners. By introducing game-like elements such as experience points, leaderboards, badges, and rewards, the plugin transforms the Moodle environment into an interactive and motivational platform. With increased engagement, motivation, healthy competition, and personalization, Level Up XP adds a new dimension to online learning, fostering a more enjoyable and effective educational journey.

What are the other ways you are using to add gamification in your Moodle course? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Amsterdam-Based Nxus Raises $162K to Eradicate Discrimination in Student Recruiting

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Jaswinder Singh
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Amsterdam-Based Nxus Raises $162K to Eradicate Discrimination in Student Recruiting
Amsterdam-Based Nxus Raises $162K to Eradicate Discrimination in Student Recruiting

Nxus, an Amsterdam-based EdTech startup offering solutions for knowledge institutions in the field of (alumni) community and internship (job) matching, recently announced that it has raised $162,000 (€150,000) in a funding round led by Rabobank Innovation Loan (RIL).

Founded in 2018 by Niels Baay, an alumnus of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Nxus is a career and community platform that facilitates recruiting graduates and students from the talent pool of affiliated educational institutions. It enables students to create a skills portfolio containing a summary of the information and abilities they have acquired throughout their studies. This is done by converting the learning outcomes of study programmes into practical skills. The company matches students to internships and graduate positions based only on their talents.

By keeping the selection process anonymous until the student is asked for an interview by the company, the platform eliminates (unconscious) biases. Thus, Nxus offers all students an equal chance when entering the job market.

Speaking about the fundraising, the Founder of Nexus, Niels Baay, said:

We are very excited to have Rabobank invest in our mission to provide equal opportunities in the hiring of young professionals and to change the way we prepare today’s students for the skill-focused job market of tomorrow. This investment allows us to scale our solutions across the Dutch education sector, especially at MBO and HBO levels, where internship discrimination is a much-addressed issue demanding an explanation.

With its skills-based matching technique, Nxus removes all prejudices from the recruitment process and focuses on finding the best talent for the vacancy. Ruben van Brunschot, Rabobank Account Manager SME, added:

As Rabobank, we see Nxus as a perfect collaboration. Both commercially and in terms of social impact, Nxus builds a great bridge between education and the world of employment.

 

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What is MagicSchool.AI? How you can use it to save plenty of time for your classroom?

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Jaswinder Singh
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What is MagicSchool.AI? How you can use it to save plenty of time for your classroom?
What is MagicSchool.AI? How you can use it to save plenty of time for your classroom?

MagicSchool AI is the latest tool in the AI edtech tools list. It can save you plenty of time by creating all types of classroom content for you. MagicSchool.AI is an online program that uses artificial intelligence to help teachers and their students. In this post, we will see how you can use the MagicSchool.AI for your classroom.

What is MagicSchool.AI?

MagicSchool.ai is an intelligent online learning platform that combines cutting-edge AI algorithms with interactive content to create a personalized and engaging learning experience. The platform is designed to cater to learners of all ages, from primary school students to lifelong learners seeking to acquire new skills. By leveraging Artificial Intelligence technology, MagicSchool.ai aims to address the limitations of traditional classroom settings, providing a dynamic and adaptable learning environment.

Adeel Khan is a former Colorado teacher and principal, and the creator of magicshool.ai. He says the goal is for teachers to have a virtual assistant to help them do the things that take up the most time and prevent them from teaching.

How you can use MagicSchool.AI?

Since it is a web based tool, so you can access it through any internet enabled device by accessing the URL –https://www.magicschool.ai Its available for free of cost so you can get started with it immediately.

It can help you create lesson plan, differentiate, write assessments, write IEPs, communicate clearly, and more. With MagicSchool, teachers can:

  • Lesson plan easily: MagicSchool’s vast library of lesson plans and resources can be customized to meet the needs of any classroom.
  • Differentiate instruction: MagicSchool’s adaptive learning technology allows teachers to provide each student with the instruction they need to succeed.
  • Write assessments: MagicSchool’s assessment tools can help teachers measure student progress and identify areas of need.
  • Write IEPs: MagicSchool’s IEP tools can help teachers create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Communicate clearly: MagicSchool’s communication tools help teachers stay connected with parents and students.

According to the the founder, Adeel Khan: “It democratizes knowledge. They (teachers) can go to this platform and say, ‘oh I can use it for drafting a letter to a family. I can use it for leveling a text for a student who’s behind in grade level. I can use it for generating questions associated with a text.’ So, there are all these use cases that are right there for a teacher to use.”

Advantages of using MagicSchool.AI?

Here are some benefits of using MagicSchool.AI in your classroom:

  • Increased teacher productivity: MagicSchool can help teachers save up to 20 hours per week by automating tasks such as lesson planning and differentiation.
  • Improved student outcomes: Studies have shown that students who use AI-powered learning tools perform better on standardized tests than those who do not.
  • Increased student engagement: MagicSchool’s interactive learning activities keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Reduced teacher stress: MagicSchool can help teachers reduce stress by providing them with the tools and resources they need to be successful.

If you are a teacher who is looking for a way to save time, improve student outcomes, and create a more engaging learning experience, then MagicSchool.ai is the perfect solution for you. To learn more about MagicSchool.ai, visit their website at www.magicschool.ai.

Tools available in MagicSchool.AI

There are multiple tools available in this AI based edtech tools which can help you as an educator. Here is a brief list of available tools:

  • Text Transformer
    • Text Leveler
    • Text proofreader
    • Text Rewriter
    • Text Summarizer
    • Text Translator
    • Text Scaffolder
  • Planning
    • Math Story word problems
    • Text dependent questions
    • Clear Directions
    • Reading Quiz generator
    • Make it relevant
    • Multiple explanations for complex concepts
    • Exemplar & Non-exemplar
  • Communication
    • Email-family tool
    • Letter of recommendation
    • Class newsletter
  • Special Education
    • IEP suggestion generator
    • BIP Suggestion generator
  • Custom
    • EOY Student comments
    • Team builder/Ice Breaker
    • Colleague Song generator

What are the other AI based edtech tools which you are using for your online classroom? Please share with us in the comments section below.

Add more security to your Moodle LMS with Multi Factor Authentication

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Jaswinder Singh
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Add more security to your Moodle LMS with Multi Factor Authentication
Add more security to your Moodle LMS with Multi Factor Authentication

Moodle LMS is a robust learning management system with more than 300 million users around the globe. In today’s digital landscape, ensuring the security of online platforms has become a paramount concern. Moodle, a widely-used learning management system (LMS), addresses this challenge by offering a robust multi-factor authentication (MFA) plugin.

By implementing MFA, Moodle significantly enhances the protection of user accounts, safeguarding valuable data and preventing unauthorized access. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of Moodle’s MFA plugin, exploring its features, installation process, and best practices for optimal security.

What is Moodle’s MFA Plugin?

Moodle’s MFA plugin is a powerful security feature that adds an additional layer of protection to user accounts within the Moodle LMS. Multi-factor authentication requires users to provide two or more pieces of evidence to verify their identity, such as something they know (password), something they have (mobile device), or something they are (biometric data). This plugin helps prevent unauthorized access even if a user’s password is compromised.

Key Features of Moodle’s MFA Plugin

  • Support for various authentication methods: Moodle’s MFA plugin offers flexibility by supporting multiple authentication methods, including SMS codes, email verification, time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), and more. This allows administrators to choose the most suitable method based on their security requirements and user preferences.
  • Customizable authentication workflows: The plugin allows administrators to define custom workflows, enabling them to configure the authentication process according to their specific needs. They can determine the sequence of authentication methods and adjust settings such as the number of authentication factors required.
  • Integration with popular MFA apps: Moodle’s MFA plugin seamlessly integrates with popular authentication apps like Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and Authy. Users can easily generate one-time passwords using these apps for enhanced security.
  • User-friendly interface: The plugin provides a user-friendly interface that guides users through the authentication process, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. Users can conveniently set up and manage their MFA settings within their Moodle accounts.

You can get the Moodle’s MFA plugin from the official plugins repository here.

What are the other tips you have to secure your Moodle LMS? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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What is Adobe Express Beta? How you can use it for your online classroom?

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Jaswinder Singh
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What is Adobe Express Beta? How you can use it for your online classroom?
What is Adobe Express Beta? How you can use it for your online classroom?

Adobe – one of the best design tools specialist has released a updated tool – Adobe Express to help create visual designs easily. You can make Reels and TikTok videos, flyers, resumes, banners, logos and more with the all-in-one app. So, let’s see how you can use Adobe Express for creating your designs.

The Adobe Express is released in Beta for Desktop devices with Mobile support coming soon (as displayed on the website). The currently supported browsers are Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge & Safari with surprisingly no support for Mozilla Firefox.

It is different from the regular Adobe Express as it includes the Adobe Firefly generative AI & other stunning tools. You can access the Adobe Express tool through the website https://www.adobe.com/express/

You can use Adobe Express beta to:

  • Combine video clips, artwork, animations, and music to make videos with drag-and-drop ease.
  • Complete one-click tasks powered by Adobe photo, design, video, and PDF tools.
  • Generate extraordinary text effects and images instantly from just a description with Adobe Firefly generative AI.
  • Complete projects faster with thousands of professionally designed templates, Adobe Stock photos, videos, music, and more.
  • Collaborate and comment on files in real time with your team.
  • Seamlessly access and add linked Photoshop and Illustrator assets that always stay in sync.

How to use Adobe Express Beta for classroom

The best feature of the Adobe Express beta version is the access to Adobe Firefly. Creators at all skill levels can generate extraordinary images and text effects from just a description and add them to social media posts, videos, posters, flyers, and more.

The other notable features include 3D text effects. You can easily edit your text effects, add shadows, change the font, or even add animation. You can layer the text effects with other design elements to integrate your text into your final design.

The most important feature for educators is the ability to create animated videos with their audio. You can either record your own audio or upload a mp3 file to generate animated video. This can be fun to use in your classroom for storytelling. There are other plenty of features which you can use with your own creativity.

What are your views about the new Adobe Express beta? What features makes you excited for your classroom? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Moodle Mobile app updated with fixed issues and improvements

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Mobile app updated with fixed issues and improvements
Moodle Mobile app updated with fixed issues and improvements

The official Moodle Mobile app has been updated to a new version compatible with Moodle 4.2. The new version of the Moodle Mobile app includes several improvements as well as fixed issues.

The new Moodle mobile app is compatible with the latest version of the Moodle LMS which was released few weeks ago. The official Moodle mobile app can be downloaded from the Play Store for Android devices and App store for iOS devices.

New features and improvements in the Moodle Mobile 4.2.0 version are:

  • Support for push notifications with enhanced end-to-end privacy
  • WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance
  • Users can edit and delete glossary entries in the Moodle App.
  • Teachers can access course grades in the Moodle App.
  • H5P activity “Save content state” support
  • Support for new Database template fields
  • Course page improvements

To use the official Moodle mobile app, the site administrator needs to configure the Moodle LMS accordingly. If your site has been configured correctly, you can use the app to:

  • Browse the content of your courses, even when offline
  • Receive instant notifications of messages and other events
  • Quickly find and contact other people in your courses
  • Upload images, audio, videos and other files from your mobile device
  • View your course grades

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Generate Questions in Moodle Question bank easily using AI with this plugin

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Jaswinder Singh
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Generate Questions in Moodle Question bank easily using AI with this plugin
Generate Questions in Moodle Question bank easily using AI with this plugin

Moodle LMS is used by more than 365 million users around the world in 241 countries. With the rise of ChatGPT and AI based edtech tools, Moodle is also looking to improve the learning experience. Few weeks back Moodle HQ organized a survey about AI in Moodle. Now, a new plugin has been released in Moodle plugins directory which can create questions for you using AI.

The new plugin – AI Text to questions generator can do wonders for you as a Moodle teacher. You can just enter the text related to the course and it will generate the questions for you. Additionally it will add them right in your question bank so you can use them in the Moodle quiz.

You will need a Open AI API key to use this plugin. You can download AI Text to questions generator plugin from Moodle plugins directory here. After installation, just go to the course where you want to use this plugin.

On the top navigation bar, you will see a new link with name AI Questions. All you need to do is to paste your relevant course text and define the number of questions to be created.

By clicking “Generate  Questions” button – the system send the request to ChatGPT and create questions in course question bank with the results from ChatGPT.

I can see a lot of practical advantage of this plugin in Moodle courses. As a teacher you can create multiple questions for your students to let them practice. This will give them a better understanding about the topic and they can practice better for the final exam.

What are the other AI based edtech tools which you are using in your Moodle classroom? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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