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Technology-Focused Recruitment Platform Hackajob Raises $25M in Series B Round

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Jaswinder Singh
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Technology-Focused Recruitment Platform Hackajob Raises $25M in Series B Round
Technology-Focused Recruitment Platform Hackajob Raises $25M in Series B Round

hackajob, a full-stack technical hiring platform, recently announced that it has raised $25 million in its Series B round led by Boston-based growth equity firm Volition Capital, with participation from existing investors AXA Venture Partners and Foresight. With this investment round, the UK-based company plans to accelerate its expansion in the US and deliver on its vision of becoming the end-to-end hiring platform for enterprises to scale their technology teams.

By creating the best-in-class experience with a candidate-centric platform, tech professionals can leverage hackajob to learn new skills, participate in community events, engage directly with employers, and ultimately find their next role.

Commenting on the fundraising, Co-founder & CEO of hackajob, Mark Chaffey, said:

We’re entering an age where every business is becoming a tech company thanks to the value of data and the vital need for digitization both internally and across all customer-facing operations. Our Series B funding is part of our strategic growth plan to help all organizations – not just those in Silicon Valley – respond to this challenge. Following a successful entry to the market, we’re excited to accelerate our expansion into the US whilst continuing to grow in the UK.

Co-founded by Mark Chaffey and Razvan Creanga in 2014, hackajob has built a hiring platform for companies to grow their permanent tech teams. Its modular product suite enables companies to directly source talent through their two-sided marketplace, build an employer brand for their community of over half a million technology professionals, conduct online assessments and remote interviews and generate insights into a company’s diversity and inclusion performance. Underpinning their platform are over 50 million first-party data points on technical professionals that power their proprietary AI matching engine.

Chaffey further added:

To close such a notable round of investment in the current climate demonstrates not only the opportunity ahead of us, but the progression hackajob has made over the years from an idea to a high-growth startup which raised a series A that enabled us to set the foundations throughout 2019 to seize the opportunity that came from Covid and ultimately become the company we are today. It was a highly competitive process. Given their deep expertise in investing in category-leading HR Tech companies, we’re delighted to choose Sean and Volition Capital as our partners for the next growth phase.

Technology is going through a paradigm shift with the rise of Generative AI and Large Language Models. We’ve already incorporated these models into our candidate onboarding journey, and given the incredible amount of first-party data we’re sitting on; this investment round fundamentally enables us to reimagine what tech hiring looks like for both candidates and enterprises over the next decade, he noted.

Through a full-stack hiring platform, companies can directly source talent through a two-sided marketplace, craft a compelling employer brand to a community of over 500k tech professionals, conduct online assessments and remote interviews, and generate powerful insights about their diversity and inclusion performance. Sean Cantwell, Managing Partner, Volition Capital, added:

The tech employment ecosystem has outstanding growth potential in our digital-first world with increasing demand for software developers and engineers. Hackajob’s offering, ambitious management team, and established network of high-quality tech talent have positioned the company for rapid expansion in the US market. We are confident in partnering with Hackajob to help them become the go-to destination for developers and enterprises.

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Use the Lesson Plan Generator to easily create Bloom’s Taxonomy based lesson plans

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Jaswinder Singh
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Use the lesson plan generator to easily create Bloom's Taxonomy based lessons
Use the lesson plan generator to easily create Bloom's Taxonomy based lessons

As a teacher, you know how important it is to have a well-planned lesson that engages and inspires your students. But creating a lesson plan from scratch can be time-consuming and challenging. Fortunately, there’s an app that can help. The Lesson Generator app is a powerful tool that can help you create customized lesson plans in just a few clicks. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the Lesson Generator app and explore its features, pricing, advantages, and creative uses.

What is Lesson Generator App?

The Lesson Generator app is a powerful tool that can help teachers create customized lesson plans in just a few clicks. With its time-saving, customizable, and accessible features, the app is a valuable addition to any teacher’s toolkit. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, homeschooling parent, or tutor, the Lesson Generator app can help you create

How to Use the Lesson Generator App?

Using the Lesson Generator app is easy and straightforward. To get started, simply visit the app’s website at https://lesson-plan-generator.vercel.app/. Once you’re on the homepage, you’ll see a simple form with several fields that you can fill out to customize your lesson plan.

  • The first field is the Grade which you can choose from the dropdown. As of now it supports grade 1to 10.
  • The next field is subject, which you can choose from a dropdown menu. The app currently supports a wide range of subjects, including math, science, social studies, language arts, and more.
  • Next, you can enter the Topic of your lesson.
  • Finally, you can choose the Applicable Bloom’s verb keyword for the lesson plan.
  • You also need to enter your email address in the next field. Once you’ve filled out the form, simply click the “Generate” button, and the app will create a customized lesson plan based on your specifications. The app will generate a detailed plan that includes learning objectives, materials, activities, and assessments.
  • You can directly copy the output and paste it in your lesson plan e.g. microsoft Word, Google Docs etc.

Pricing of Lesson Generator App?

The Lesson Generator app is currently available for free, with no registration required.

Advantages of the Lesson Generator App

There are several advantages to using the Lesson Generator app for your lesson planning needs. Here are just a few:

  • Timesaving: With the Lesson Generator app, you can create customized lesson plans in just a few clicks, saving you time and effort.
  • Customization: The app allows you to customize your lesson plan based on your subject, grade level, and duration, ensuring that your plan is tailored to your students’ needs.
  • Variety: The app offers a wide range of activity types, allowing you to mix and match activities to create a well-rounded lesson plan.
  • Accessibility: The Lesson Generator app is web-based, which means you can use it on any device with an internet connection.

Creative Uses of the Lesson Generator App

While the Lesson Generator app was designed with teachers in mind, there are several creative uses for the app. Here are a few ideas:

  • Homeschooling: The Lesson Generator app can be a valuable tool for parents who are homeschooling their children. The app allows parents to create customized lesson plans that are tailored to their child’s needs.
  • Tutoring: If you’re a tutor, you can use the Lesson Generator app to create customized lesson plans for your students. The app allows you to create plans that are tailored to each student’s learning style and level.
  • Study Groups: The Lesson Generator app can be a valuable tool for study groups. The app allows group members to collaborate on lesson plans and ensure that everyone is on the same page.

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Moodle Teachers – Use Invitation plugin to send course invitations to users by email

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Teachers - Use Invitation plugin to send course invitations to users by email
Moodle Teachers - Use Invitation plugin to send course invitations to users by email

Moodle LMS is one of the most popular open-source learning management system in the world. It has more than 360 million users around the world. The vast collection of Moodle Plugins allows you to easily extend the features in all areas to meet your learning specific requirements. In this post, we will see how you can send email invitations to your users to let them access your course.

The Invitation Moodle plugin allows instructors to invite students to their course and site and grant necessary access and role to them. The invitation is sent via email and contains a link with a unique, one-time use invitation token. When the user clicks on the link and logs into the site, (s)he is automatically enrolled into the course and the invitation link is marked as used.

You can also do a similar thing by sharing an enrolment key with your students, but the Invitation plugin offers the following benefits:

  • You can control who can use the invitation.
  • You can see a history of past invitations and their status.
  • You can also see who used an invitation or which ones are expired.
  • You can resend expired invitations or send reminder invitations.

You can download the invitation Moodle plugin from the official repository here. In case you are new to Moodle, please go through this guide to learn how to install a Moodle plugin. After installing, you need to add the enrolment method to your Moodle course.

Once the Invitation enrollment method has been added, invitations can be sent by doing the following:

  • Go to the course.
  • Use the Participants button in the navigation drawer.
  • Use the Invite user’s button.
  • Complete the invitation fields and then use the Invite user’s button to send the invitation.
  • Note that the invitation will expire, by default, in 2 weeks. You can check the status of the invite by clicking on the Invite history tab.
  • Depending on the status of the invitation, you may have the following actions available:
    • “Revoke invite”: Will set the expiration of an active invitation to the current time. This will disable the use of the invitation link sent to the user.
    • “Extend invite”: Will resent the invitation and extend the expiration of an active invitation.
    • “Resend invite”: For an expired invitation, will pre-fill the invitation form with the same settings used when the original invite was sent.

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

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AI-Powered Employee Experience Platform Simpplr Raises $70M in Series D Round

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Jaswinder Singh
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AI-Powered Employee Experience Platform Simpplr Raises $70M in Series D Round
AI-Powered Employee Experience Platform Simpplr Raises $70M in Series D Round

Simpplr, an AI-powered employee experience platform, announced that it has raised $70M as a part of its Series D round led by Sapphire Ventures with participation from existing investor Norwest Venture Partners. The startup’s latest funding brings its total raised to $131 million. The company plans to utilize the fresh capital in future growth and innovation of the leading employee experience (EX) platform.

Founded by Dhiraj Sharma, Simpplr as a company intranet where employees can create profiles, access the employee handbook and find company resources. Employers can use it to update their travel expense policy, build social hubs for specific teams or deploy surveys. The platform uses its products to deliver personalized experiences that inspire and engage its employees. It aims to transform the work experience for billions of people worldwide. The firm is used by more than one million people worldwide, delivering increased engagement and measurable productivity gains for companies in NA, EMEA, and APAC.

Speaking about the investment, Founder & CEO of Simpplr, Dhiraj Sharma, said:

This is a watershed moment for companies everywhere on the importance of AI-powered employee experience and its impact on business performance. From measuring employee engagement in real-time to enabling effective communication and building community and connection, Simpplr’s customers continue to realize EX’s importance to retention, productivity, and talent acquisition.

In addition to the funding, Simpplr announced several new executive hires, including Tim Lambert as Chief Revenue Officer, Bala Kasiviswanathan as Chief Product and Customer Experience Officer (formerly Chief Product Officer of Tidal | X, the moonshot factory (formerly Google X), Parag Kulkarni as Chief Technology Officer (previously, Senior Vice President of SaaS Engineering at Nutanix), Aykut Firat as Chief Data Scientist (former Chief Data Scientist at Brandwatch), and Paige Leidig as Chief Marketing Officer (former Chief Marketing Officer at NetBase Quid).

President & Partner of Sapphire Ventures, Jai Das, added:

The employee experience continues to be a significant focus for employees and employers. A key pillar of a positive employee experience is engagement. Simpplr makes it easy for employees to feel connected and their employers, creating belonging and, ultimately, driving performance. As companies prioritize employee needs, Simpplr’s mission to transform the work experience for every employee through better engagement, regardless of location, is essential for any company focused on business growth.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA, with offices in the UK, Canada, and India, Simpplr is trusted by more than 700+ leading brands, including Penske, Snowflake, Moderna, Eurostar, and AAA. Its customers are achieving measurable productivity gains, increased employee engagement, and accelerated business performance.

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Teachers – Use this smart trick to open any YouTube Video without any distractions

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Jaswinder Singh
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Teachers - Use this smart trick to open any YouTube Video without any distractions
Teachers - Use this smart trick to open any YouTube Video without any distractions

YouTube is one of the most helpful video resource portal which can be used for all sort of lessons. Modern educators look around YouTube as their first source of information. The platform is filled with all sorts of educational videos and modern trends. In this post, we will see how you can use YouTube videos in your classroom without the surrounding distracting elements.

In recent years, YouTube has become an essential tool for educators to enhance the learning experience of students. With millions of videos available on the platform, it offers a vast library of content to use in the classroom.

While using the YouTube videos in your online classroom can increase the student learning and grab their attention. But on the other hand, with a lot of distracting elements like Advertisements, Recommended videos, and Comments, it is difficult for students to remain focused.

Luckily, there is a smart trick which you can use to use any YouTube video in your online classroom without any distraction. Your students will be able to focus on the video content. To do that, all you need is to just copy the YouTube video URL. For Example, while searing for Lesson plan, I found this video in YouTube here –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPpW9UVb_90 

But if I use this link to embed it in my course, it may produce other distracting elements like Comments, recommended videos etc. You can simply launch this video in full screen mode by adding “_popup” after the word “watch” in the video URL. So, if instead of the above-mentioned link, I will use the below one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=XPpW9UVb_90 

You can make use of this feature to let your students focus more on their learning instead of wandering around on other stuff on YouTube.

What are the other useful features which you would like to share with other educators? Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Dhaka-Based Interactive Cares Raises $220k in Pre-Seed A Round

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Jaswinder Singh
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Dhaka-Based Interactive Cares Raises $220k in Pre-Seed A Round
Dhaka-Based Interactive Cares Raises $220k in Pre-Seed A Round

Interactive Cares, a Dhaka-based one-stop virtual EdTech platform for creating employability through courses, career and learning paths, recently announced that it has raised $220,000 in its pre-seed A round led by Flagship Ventures, with participation from Mohammad Maaz, US Based Blue Aura Ventures, and other strategic investors.

Co-founded by Rare Al Samir and Jamila Bupasha Khushbu in 2020, Interactive Cares aims to empower millions of people around the country with Bangladeshi roots. It collaborated with partners and experts to create courses and experienced phenomenal growth. The platform claims that it has 85000 paid users, 107 courses, more than 100 company partnerships, and 5000+ job placements till now.

According to the company, it aims to create job placement opportunities for local people in the global market, build scalable technology for smooth hiring for companies, and build advanced certification courses collaborating with local and international universities and companies. The firm is working on its vision where enrolled students will get certificates from the Interactives Cares collaborating partner universities and bring jobs from the partner company once the course is over.

Speaking about the company, Co-founder of Interactive Cares, Rare Al Samir, said:

As a result, our company will serve as a bridge, bridging the gap between academia and industry, which is one of the leading causes of unemployment.

Recently, the startup has been selected for the latest cohort of SuperCharger Ventures, a London-based EdTech-focused virtual accelerator program. Interactive Cares is the first Bangladeshi startup to enter the SCV accelerator program in a new format. The cohort startups will receive up to $270,000 in investment and access to SuperCharger Ventures’ network of investors, mentors, and corporate partners.

SuperCharger Ventures runs a 3-month accelerator program focused on EdTech, providing startups access to clients, funding, and mentorship. The program also helps selected companies to “accelerate growth and expand internationally throughout the program.”

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Certif-ID Raises €1.6 Million in Seed Funding to Digitise Skilled Manpower Recruitment

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Jaswinder Singh
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Certif-ID Raises €1.6 Million in Seed Funding to Digitise Skilled Manpower Recruitment
Certif-ID Raises €1.6 Million in Seed Funding to Digitise Skilled Manpower Recruitment

Certif-ID International GmbH, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions that build trust in International technical recruitment, has recently raised €1.6 million in seed funding led by NRW-Bank and the angel investors Andreas Weinberger, with participation from Malte Pollmann (Supervisory Board Utimaco Group), Jörg Will (Partner at IFP Executive Search) and Michael Bernhörster (Head of Advisory, Schilling Group).

With this financing round, the Germany-based company plans to expand its activities in Asia and Europe and develop its technology platform.

Co-founded by Tim Miller and Markus Dohm in 2020, Certif-ID is a blockchain-based ‘Future of Work‘ platform that provides unparalleled support for individuals and organizations across industries to issue verifiable digital records as proof and validation. The startup focuses on automating and digitizing the recruitment process to verify skills and issue visas for internationally skilled professionals, particularly in healthcare, engineering, and logistics.

Speaking about the company, Co-founder & CEO of Certif-ID, Tim Miller, said:

The demand for skilled workforce worldwide has never been more robust. Yet the recruitment, skill verification and visa issuance processes could be faster to adapt. The urgent need to automate and digitize these processes is crucial to minimize any adverse economic impact.

Certif-ID focuses on automating and digitising the recruitment process to verify skills and issue visas for internationally skilled professionals, particularly in healthcare, engineering, and logistics. The company’s TalentSure product line has more than 300,000 registered users from 32 countries and offers 16,000 job offers. The platform uses blockchain technology to bring transparency and trust to candidates’ application documents.

Commenting on the fundraising, Co-founder of Markus Dohm said:

We are also thrilled to be supported by NRW-Bank with their relaunched NRW.SeedCap program.

Certif-ID also offers a second product line, CredSure, which is a SaaS platform that supports companies in digitising credentials and anchoring them to blockchain for instant verification. Education providers issue digital badges to their graduates, which can be used to showcase and verify their newly acquired competencies that match industry demand.

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How to Become a Google Certified Educator?

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Jaswinder Singh
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How to Become a Google Certified Educator?
How to Become a Google Certified Educator?

The Google Certified Educator program offers the chance for teachers to gain practical PD while earning a badge to demonstrate their edtech expertise. Are you interested in becoming a Google Certified Educator? This is a great way to demonstrate your proficiency in using Google tools for education, as well as your commitment to using technology to enhance teaching and learning. In this blog post, we will go over the steps to becoming a Google Certified Educator, as well as some tips and resources to help you along the way.

What is a Google Certified Educator?

A Google Certified Educator is someone who has demonstrated that they have a level of mastery using a wide variety of Google edtech tools in teaching and learning environments. With the Google Certified Educator certificate, you can stand out as a leader, and expand your impact to other educators and their students.

Steps to become Google Certified Educator?

Step 1: Choose Your Level

The Google Certified Educator program offers two levels of certification: Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1 focuses on the basics of using Google tools in the classroom, while Level 2 covers more advanced topics such as data analysis and collaboration. Before you begin the certification process, decide which level is right for you based on your experience and comfort with Google tools.

Step 2: Study and Prepare

Once you’ve chosen your level, it’s time to start studying and preparing for the certification exam. Google offers a variety of resources to help you do this, including online training courses, study guides, and practice exams. Some of the best resources include:

  • Google for Education Training Center: This is a free online platform that offers self-paced training courses on various Google tools and topics. The courses are organized by level and include videos, tutorials, and quizzes to test your knowledge. You can access the Training Center here: https://edu.google.com/training/
  • Google for Education Certification Exams: These are practice exams that simulate the format and content of the actual certification exams. Taking these exams can help you identify areas where you need to improve and get a feel for the types of questions you’ll be asked. You can access the practice exams here: https://edu.google.com/certification/practice-exams/
  • Google for Education Certified Educator Study Guides: These are PDF documents that provide an overview of the topics covered on the certification exams, as well as tips for preparing and taking the exams. You can access the study guides here: https://edu.google.com/certification/resources/

Step 3: Register and Take the Exam

Once you feel confident in your knowledge and skills, it’s time to register for the certification exam. You can do this through the Google for Education Certification website: https://edu.google.com/certification/. The exams cost $10 each and can be taken online at any time. You’ll have 180 minutes to complete the Level 1 exam and 240 minutes for the Level 2 exam.

During the exam, you’ll be asked a series of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. You’ll need to demonstrate your ability to use Google tools effectively in the classroom, as well as your understanding of best practices for teaching with technology.

Step 4: Maintain Your Certification

Congratulations! Once you’ve passed the exam, you’ll receive a Google for Education Certified Educator badge and certificate. This certification is valid for three years, after which you’ll need to renew it by taking the current version of the exam. To maintain your certification, you should also continue to stay up-to-date with Google tools and best practices for teaching with technology.

How Do I Prepare for the Google Certified Educator Exam?

Google for Education provides a robust training center with fundamental and advanced training options that are offered at no cost to test takers. The current training topics at the fundamental and advanced levels are:

Fundamental Training

  • Get Ready to Use Technology in the Classroom
  • Expand Your Access to Help and Learning
  • Have a (Mostly) Paperless Classroom
  • Save Time Communicating
  • Organization Activities for Yourself and Others
  • Bring Meetings Online
  • Bring Student Work Online
  • Measure, Understand, and Share Student Growth
  • Teach Students Online Skills
  • Build Interactive Lessons
  • Captivate Your Class with Video
  • Facilitate Group Work
  • Promote Digital Citizenship and Positive Online Behavior

Advanced Training

  • Promote and Model the Effective Use of Digital Tools
  • Leverage Learning Models to Personalize Learning
  • Use Advanced Features to Optimize Workflow
  • Connect with Guardians
  • Analyze and Interpret Student Data
  • Organize Your Class and School Materials More Effectively
  • Design Interactive Curricula
  • Teach Beyond the Four Walls of Your Classroom
  • Harness the Power of Google for Research
  • Give Students a Voice
  • Student Agency

Tips for Success

Here are some tips to help you succeed in becoming a Google Certified Educator:

  • Set a study schedule: Determine how much time you’ll need to study and create a schedule that works for you. Break down the material into manageable chunks and focus on one topic at a time.
  • Practice, practice, practice: Use the Google tools as much as you can, both in your personal and professional life. The more you use them, the more comfortable and confident you’ll be.
  • Connect with other educators: Join online communities or attend local events to connect with other educators who are also pursuing certification. They can provide support, advice, and encouragement along the way.
  • Take your time: Don’t rush

MoodleMoot Global 2023 – Share your presentation proposal for biggest Moodle conference

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Jaswinder Singh
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MoodleMoot Global 2023 - Share your presentation proposal for biggest Moodle conference
MoodleMoot Global 2023 - Share your presentation proposal for biggest Moodle conference

MoodleMoot Global 2023 – the world’s biggest Moodle conference will be held between 19–21 September in Spain. The theme for this year’s edtech conference is ‘Lifelong Learning’ with a motive to come together and learn from each other, share findings, brainstorm solutions to problems and explore best practices.

The key themes for MoodleMoot Global 2023 include:

  • Augmented & Virtual Reality in education and training
  • How Artificial Intelligence is changing education and the workplace
  • Building core competencies with Moodle
  • Addressing inclusivity and equity with Moodle courses
  • Soft skills revolution – strengthening learners’ critical thinking, interpersonal & creative skills
  • Using Moodle to support Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM) delivery

Recently, the presentation proposal is opened for the Edtech conference. If you are an educator, trainer, administrator or developer, and willing to present during MoodleMoot Global 2023, you are encouraged to submit your presentation proposal. The deadline to submit your presentation proposal is June 2nd 2023, so make sure to submit your ideas soon!

There will be the following presentation methods available during the MoodleMoot Global 2023:

  • Lightning talk – 5 minutes
  • Short presentation – 15 minutes
  • Presentation – 30 minutes
  • Poster
  • Workshop

This is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise with fellow Moodle enthusiasts from around the world to shape the future of lifelong learning.

The Early Bird registrations for MoodleMoot Global 2023 are also open now. You can secure your seat for the world’s biggest Moodle conference before 15 July at a discounted price. Here are the complete pricing details:

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