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Moodle 4.2 QA Testing Updates – Contribute Today!

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Moodle 4.2 QA Testing Updates - Contribute Today!
Moodle 4.2 QA Testing Updates - Contribute Today!

Moodle 4.2 – The next major version of the Moodle LMS is scheduled to be released by 24th April. The Quality Assurance testing (QA testing) for Moodle 4.2 is currently ongoing. As per the last update, around 36% tests are marked as passed.

Out of the total 542 issues, 200 issues are marked as closed while another 300 are still open. So, if you are a Moodle community member, you are encouraged to participate in the QA testing. The contributors will also earn a QA tester badge on Moodle.org portal and listed on the Testing Credits page here.

Moodle 4.2 QA Testing Updates - Contribute Today!
Moodle 4.2 QA Testing Updates – Contribute Today!

The QA testing is carried out before the release of every major new Moodle version to ensure that the new features are working as expected. The features are tested by real world users and marked as Passed only when they are working without any bugs.

In case you are new to Moodle QA testing and wanted to contribute, then please go through this QA testing guide to get started. And contribute the Moodle 4.2 to pass the 100% QA tests before the release date.

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upGrad Introduces ChatGPT Fundamentals to Enhance Learning Experience

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Jaswinder Singh
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upGrad Introduces ChatGPT Fundamentals to Enhance Learning Experience
upGrad Introduces ChatGPT Fundamentals to Enhance Learning Experience

upGrad, Asia’s leading learning, skilling, and workforce development company, has introduced ChatGPT fundamentals into select course curriculums and internal academic processing to ensure application-based learning for the global workforce.

The live sessions dive into ChatGPT’s architecture and functionality while explaining the nuances of the model and arming professionals with the capabilities to use it efficiently, according to a news release.

Explaining how understanding AI-powered tools will help in career growth, Mayank Kumar, Co-founder & MD, upGrad, said,

Understanding AI-powered tools have become critical to career growth. It’s important to first educate our learners about the complexities of the tool which also comes with opportunities, and if understood well, can support the global workforce in delivering exponential business solutions. We are committed towards workforce development and hence, a strong AI-enabled portfolio and experiential learning shall train our learners to tackle any business problems even on day 1 at their jobs.

Known for creating innovative and industry-led pedagogy, upGrad in its next phase of GPT integration will also unveil a unique AI-powered Chatbot that will interact with its learners at all levels to understand their skilling requirements and accordingly, offer them recommendations and personalized feedback on their performance. Learners will also be able to experience simulations vis-à-vis running a company and participating in role-specific mock interviews with the AI tool to help prepare for job interviews.

upGrad also rolls out frequent webinars with industry experts to address the growing misconception about ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools.

Started in 2015, upGrad is Asia’s largest integrated learning, skilling, workforce development, and placement company. The offerings range from online and hybrid degree programs to pathway and study abroad programs to certification and Bootcamps to Diploma, Master’s, and Doctorate programs for working professionals.

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UK-Based Employ Recruitment Acquires Driver Recruitment Startup Drivers Relief

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Jaswinder Singh
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UK-Based Employ Recruitment Acquires Driver Recruitment Startup Drivers Relief
UK-Based Employ Recruitment Acquires Driver Recruitment Startup Drivers Relief

Employ Recruitment, the Uttoxeter-based firm offering a safe, seamless and efficient service in logistics recruitment through a pro-active, solution-focused approach, has acquired Drivers Relief, a professional driver recruitment company. Following the acquisition, the Drivers Relief team, including current managing director Jamie Stamp, will remain within the business.

Founded in 1987, Drivers Relief offers drivers for customers across the UK. Since its inception, the company has supported clients in Andover, Amesbury and Salisbury with their supply driver needs. The platform’s lorry driving jobs include long-distance driving, multi-drop work, Hiab work, ADR work, and other LGV driving work. It also provides one with a uniform and brief full on every assignment an individual is sent on.

Commenting on the deal, Founder of Drivers Relief, Fiona Stamp, said:

This acquisition reaffirms our commitment to supporting the safety of our drivers, which in turn reduces accidents and infringement rates for our clients. It also strengthens Employ’s national logistics recruitment coverage, increasing client numbers and driver jobs.

Employ and Drivers Relief each use Driver Recruitment Software (DRS) which manages temporary driver recruitment with all legislation built in, ensuring 100% compliance to manage such things as Working Time Directive and EU Drivers’ Hours.

Stamp added:

After 35 years, I’m delighted that Drivers Relief! will now be part of Employ Recruitment. We share the same focus on working with our drivers as individuals and ensuring that our customers receive the best care, service and compliance. Our family business is now part of a larger company which brings strength and new opportunities for the future. I’m looking forward to retirement, knowing that customers and drivers will enjoy a bright future.

Employ Recruitment aims to be a nationwide leader in logistics recruitment whose innovation secures safety, consistency and solutions for mutual benefit. The company serves as an underpinning compass that guides its everyday decisions, communication and behaviours in all that it does day-to-day to exceed expectations. The startup ensures it meets compliance standards, maintains transparency in its actions and makes decisions with a moral compass that benefits all parties. It develops processes, progresses people, and invests in technology to be efficient, faultless and economical.

Leann Lewis, Director of Employ Operations Director, added:

I am delighted with the acquisition of a trusted brand like Drivers Relief! whose business values closely match that of Employs. As we both put compliance at the forefront of what we do, it’s a perfect match for both companies strategically, culturally, and geographically. In addition, Drivers Relief! has a proven track record of looking after their drivers, which is perfect for Employ. We have always supported our drivers, including aspects such as their well-being.

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Cloud-Based Recruitment Platform Joblogic Raises $73M in Growth Funding

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Cloud-Based Recruitment Platform Joblogic Raises $73M in Growth Funding
Cloud-Based Recruitment Platform Joblogic Raises $73M in Growth Funding

Joblogic, a cloud-based field service management software specifically designed to provide its clients with a complete solution for service and maintenance contractors, recently announced that it has raised $73 million (£60 million) in growth funding from Axiom Equity, a B2B SaaS growth equity fund.

With this investment round, the Birmingham-based firm plans to accelerate product innovation and continue to support thousands of existing customers in the UK, US and Australia.

Co-founded by James Whatmore and Yacoob Moolla, Joblogic helps to build maintenance contractors and achieve rapid growth by streamlining workflows, improving customer service, and increasing profitability. With global offices and over 200 employees, the platform’s suite of products includes job scheduling, asset monitoring, CRM, live tracking, mobile apps, quotations, and business intelligence. It serves a variety of industries, including facilities management, HVAC, plumbing, electrical maintenance, and fire and safety.

Commenting on the fundraising, Co-founder & CEO of Joblogic, James Whatmore, said:

We are proud of what we have achieved and are excited to partner with Axiom and their operating advisers on the next phase of our growth journey. With their support, Joblogic is poised to become one of the leading global field service management software companies.

Joblogic maintains the highest level of compatibility within the industry’s standards, covering a diverse array of industries. It is a single system aimed at connecting the back office, mobile workforce and customers while enabling the organisation to improve overall productivity.

Founding Partner of Axiom Equity, Jonathan Organ, added:

We were immediately impressed when we met the Joblogic team and saw the product. We knew that we wanted to back James and Yacoob with more than just capital and cannot wait to see what the team will achieve with some extra firepower at their disposal.

The startup will continue to be led by Co-founders James Whatmore and Yacoob Moolla (COO), who retain the majority shareholding together. Axiom will join the Joblogic board in a non-executive capacity.

Richard Sanders, Senior Partner of Alantra’s Midlands office, commented:

Axiom’s investment in Joblogic further highlights the strength of the Midlands as a hub for some of the UK’s most successful, fast-growing software businesses. Alantra’s Technology team has raised around £1bn from private equity investors to invest in leading Midlands technology businesses over the last year. We expect deal activity in the region to remain buoyant as we continue to support businesses with their plans for growth and M&A.

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Moodle Educators – Allow the students to download course content easily for offline use

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Educators - Allow the students to download course content easily for offline use
Moodle Educators - Allow the students to download course content easily for offline use

Moodle LMS is one of the most feature rich and flexible open-source Learning Management System. It allows you to completely customize and add new features via Plugins to meet the institution specific demands. In this post, we will see how you can setup your Moodle course to be easily downloaded by your students for offline use.

The Download course content feature was offered for the first time in Moodle 3.10. The new feature development was contributed by Moodle User’s Association.

By enabling this download course content feature, specific course items, currently content from the File, Folder, Page, and Label can be downloaded by students. They can use these files for offline consumption.

This feature needs to be enabled by the site admin and then must be used by the educators to let their students download the course content. When it is enabled, the students will see a Download Course Content button on the top right corner. Clicking the button will display a pop-up and link to a zipped file.

Here is a screencast showing how to use this feature in Moodle:

Downloading content from their online courses also enables learners to browse this content offline, without having to be permanently connected to the internet. Teachers, of course, can also download their own course materials to access outside of Moodle.

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Join the EDEN 2023 Annual Conference in Dublin from June 18-21

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join the EDEN 2023 Annual Conference in Dublin from June 18-21
Join the EDEN 2023 Annual Conference in Dublin from June 18-21

The EDEN 2023 Annual Conference will be held in Dublin from June 18-21, 2023. The theme for this year’s edtech conference is “Yes we can!” – Digital Education for Better Futures. Dublin City University (DCU) will host this year’s EDEN conference.

The “Yes we can!” theme focuses on the language of opportunity and challenges participants to dream big! While there are many big and small challenges that we can’t ignore in building a more inclusive digital future, the conference places the spotlight on the “art of the possible” in reimagining teaching, learning and assessment and delivering on the promise of better futures for all. More specifically, the conference theme asks:

  • What does a better future look like?
  • How can digital education contribute to this future?
  • What can you do to help make and shape a better future?

Conference Topics

In exploring the overarching conference theme of “Yes we can”, paper submissions are invited under the following five topics and related focus tracks:

  • Transformative Education
  • Future Pedagogies
  • Next Generation Teachers and Learners
  • Digital Citizenship for Sustainable Futures
  • Research Designs for Uncertain Times

The Early bird registrations are now open and you can avail the discounted registration pricing until May 10 2023. Please check out the edtech conference website for more details about the registration.

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BigBlueButton 2.6 Released with Exciting New Features

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Jaswinder Singh
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BigBlueButton 2.6 Released with Exciting New Features
BigBlueButton 2.6 Released with Exciting New Features

BigBlueButton 2.6 is finally released with lot of exciting new features and improvements. The new version include a powerful and easy to use new whiteboard for increased engagement with your students.

The BigBlueButton 2.6 also includes enhancements to breakout rooms, polling, layout management, and a few bonus features for personalization and fun in your virtual classroom.

Announcing the release of the BigBlueButton 2.6, the official list of features includes:

  • A Whiteboard That Wows – This release features a new and elegant whiteboard that supports fluid drawing, erasing, resizing, and moving of objects within the presentation area. It fully supports multi-user whiteboard capabilities so you can collaborate directly with students for one-on-one tutoring, group collaboration, and visual assessment. The whiteboard is designed for drawing, and your strokes and annotations will look fluid and hand-drawn.
  • Breakout Rooms That Give Back – When you have students collaborate in breakout rooms, a common outcome is to have the students present the results of their collaboration to the rest of the class. Students can collaborate in breakout rooms with shared notes and, using the multi-user whiteboard, the new whiteboard in BigBlueButton.
  • Your Layout, Your Way – As the presenter, you can control the focus of the layout.  Want to bring your student’s focus to webcams or presentations? There is a layout for that! You can also propagate your layout to all users anytime during the session.
  • Pinning multiple webcams – You can now pin multiple webcams, which is good for students who rely on sign language to communicate for example.
  • Set webcam image brightness – Give yourself a bit more light or dim your webcam brightness with ease.
  • Upload custom webcam background
  • Enable/Disable dark mode
  • Easier Emoji picker

Check out the full list of exciting new features in BigblueButton 2.6 on the official website here.

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Discovery Education Partners With Norton to Launch New Digital Citizenship Resources

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Discovery Education Partners With Norton to Launch New Digital Citizenship Resources
Discovery Education Partners With Norton to Launch New Digital Citizenship Resources

Discovery Education, the worldwide EdTech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place, has recently collaborated with Norton, a leading Cyber Safety brand of Gen, to launch a new digital citizenship resource centre – My Digital Life – on the award-winning Discovery Education K-12 platform. The My Digital Life resource centre offers standards-aligned resources designed to empower students and educators with activities about digital citizenship.

As a part of the initiative, Discovery Education and Norton plan to launch a suite of free resources focused on digital citizenship for educators, students, and families for the 2024 school year. In addition, the National Afterschool Association is a supporting partner providing insight and expertise to engage and support afterschool professionals. NAA membership includes more than 30,000 professionals who reach roughly 600,000 youth through community-based, school-based and private afterschool programs.

Digital citizenship refers to the responsible use of technology by anyone who uses computers, the internet, and digital devices to engage with society on any level. Students will become inclusive, informed, engaged, balanced, and alert in digital spaces by developing digital citizenship skills.

Speaking about the partnership, the Head of corporate responsibility for Gen and its family of consumer brands, including Norton, Kim Allman, said:

Equipping educators and families with digital citizenship tools help students develop the critical skills to stay safe online early. With the Norton resources created in partnership with Discovery Education, students will best learn how to conduct themselves in the digital environment.

General Manager of Social Impact of Discovery Education, Amy Nakamoto, added:

While today’s students may be digital natives, safety is imperative to their online presence. Alongside Norton, students and educators using Discovery Education’s K-12 platform now have the tools to make digital citizenship a part of their learning experiences.

Available on the Discovery Education K-12 platform, My Digital Life Center offers a centralized location for educators and students to learn and engage with digital citizenship. Discovery Education provides educators with an enhanced learning platform that facilitates engaging, daily instruction by connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources.

Norton aims to power Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands, including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender and CCleaner. Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for future generations. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in more than 150 countries.

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Moodle Admins – Use the Moodle Benchmark plugin to test your Moodle LMS

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Admins - Use the Moodle Benchmark plugin to test your Moodle LMS
Moodle Admins - Use the Moodle Benchmark plugin to test your Moodle LMS

Moodle LMS is used by more than 350+ million users around the world. There are more than 150+k registered Moodle sites in the registered directory across 240 countries. While there are many users across the world, it is helpful for the Moodle Admins to performs various tests to determine the quality of the Moodle platform.

The Moodle Benchmark plugin helps you to assess your server to determine the quality of your Moodle platform. After the test is completed, the plugin provides you a score which reveals the points which might be affecting your Moodle LMS.

You can download the latest version of the Moodle Benchmark plugin from the official directory here. Once installed, you can access the benchmark report by clicking the ‘Reports’ section of the Site administration page and selecting the ‘Benchmark’ option.

You can start the test by clicking the ‘Start the benchmark’ button. It is recommended to perform the benchmark test several times to get an average.

The benchmark has five test groups with two items in each of them. It will test the Moodle instance’s server speed, processor speed, hard drive speed, database speed, and loading page speed. Each test result will have three columns:

  • Time (in seconds) shows how long it takes for your system to complete the test. The lower the number, the better.
  • Acceptable limit shows a soft limit of the test. A warning will be displayed if a test result has a value above the limit.
  • Critical limit shows the maximum duration of the test. If a test result has a value above this limit, it means that the test has failed.

If any of the test results above do not pass the limit, a warning message will be displayed on the end of the page. The message will point you in the right direction of how to improve the server performance. You can use the results generated by this plugin to check how your Moodle instance is performing on average.

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GEMS Education Launches Free Youth Accelerator Programme in Support of Student Entrepreneurs

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GEMS Education Launches Free Youth Accelerator Programme in Support of Student Entrepreneurs
GEMS Education Launches Free Youth Accelerator Programme in Support of Student Entrepreneurs

GEMS Education, one of the world’s oldest and largest K-12 private education providers, has recently launched the Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme that covers all aspects of turning an idea into a fully active startup, an official statement said.

As a part of the initiative, more than 65 teams of student entrepreneurs from schools throughout the UAE have put forward their business ideas for inclusion in the region’s first school-based accelerator programme, the Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator powered by GEMS World Academy – Dubai (GWA) and sponsored by CAFU.

Speaking about the development, Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact of GEMS World Academy – Dubai, Helen Al Uzaizi, said:

With the changes the world is seeing today, instilling an entrepreneurial mindset within our students is more important than ever. Through this real-life, project-based approach to business, students will build the skills that are essential for their future. The accelerator is the first of its kind to bring this high level of business acumen and entrepreneurial support that we see within global accelerators for adult entrepreneurs. Our goal through this programme is to help students develop real investment-ready businesses.

Open to pupils across the GEMS Education network, the accelerator, which is based and managed by staff at GWA, aims to support early-stage, growth-focused businesses through education and mentorship, transforming students into founders and their dreams and ideas into fully-fledged startups.

Since late February, the programme’s selection team has been reviewing submissions from students in Grades 9-12 (Years 10-13), drawing up the final list of 12 teams, made up of 42 students in total, who will benefit from after-school sessions led by digital EdTech platform 8billionideas.

Over the next 12 weeks, the selected students will be guided by a cohort of experienced mentors who will provide feedback on their work as they proceed through the programme. Each participating team will comprise a CEO, Product Manager, Chief Marketing Officer, Innovation Lead, and Chief Financial Officer.

Nabra Al Busaidi, Community and Sustainability Manager, CAFU, added:

The Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator programme offers an exciting opportunity to work and collaborate with the next generation of changemakers. We are delighted to be sponsoring this initiative by GEMS Education and GEMS World Academy – Dubai. At CAFU, we are fully committed to supporting the growth and development of young entrepreneurs. This unique offering will help safeguard the UAE’s startup ecosystem by empowering students and fostering their entrepreneurial spirit. As a Dubai-born brand deeply rooted in the UAE, this is close to our hearts, and we believe that this accelerator will prepare tomorrow’s leaders for success in an ever-evolving economic landscape.

As the accelerator’s main sponsor, CAFU will provide mentorship and access to its network of business experts to help all participating students grow and succeed. In addition, the platform will also cover all costs of the programme. Topics covered by the programme include:

  • Problem identification and solution.
  • Solution development and prototyping.
  • Marketing sizing and go-to-market strategy.
  • Financial modelling and planning.
  • Resourcing, leadership, and management.
  • Investor pitching.

Founded in the UAE in 1959, GEMS Education is a highly regarded choice for quality private education in the Middle East and North Africa. The platform holds an unparalleled track record of providing diverse curricula and educational decisions to all socio-economic means. It currently operates 63 schools and educates over 130,000 students in the MENA region; its growing network of schools and charitable contributions fulfils the founder’s vision of putting a quality education within reach of every child.

In 2019, GEMS Education and IDP Education partnered to support GEMS students looking into post-secondary international study options. This collaboration would enable high school graduates to access services from IDP during their university hunting: for example, university application guidance, offer acceptance and pre-departure advice, and IELTS testing services at IDP centres in UAE.

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