IMPORTANT: Moodle 4.1 to 4.5 – why you need to upgrade and what to expect.
Running an unsupported version of software increases the risk of cyber-security attacks and dealing with various bugs, as well as limits your access to latest features that are designed to improve your Moodle LMS performance and your user experience.
Custom software development – key benefits.
Explore eight ways that custom software development can benefit your staff, your business performance and your bottom line.
Cyber security – what could go wrong.
Reduce your organisation's cyber security risk. Being aware of some of the common scenarios of ‘what could go wrong’ is key.
Koha latest version 25.05
The Koha library software team at Catalyst is delighted to share the Koha latest version 25.05. This major release contains 5 new features, 186 enhancements and 481 bug fixes.
Things we love about Moodle and Moodle Workplace 4.5
Released in October 2024, Moodle 4.5 is a Long Term Support version of Moodle and is currently being rolled out across the globe. Here are a few features and enhancements that we love about the 4.5 release.
Mahara 25.04 version highlights.
What's new in Mahara 25.04? Here is an overview of key features and enhancements in the latest version of Mahara ePortfolio platform. Click below to read.
Grade Penalties in Moodle 5.0: a new era of fair and flexible assessment.
Moodle 5.0 introduces a powerful new feature to support fair and consistent grading practices. Developed by Catalyst IT, this enhancement enables educators to automatically apply penalties to grades based on defined criteria, such as late submissions, without manual intervention.
Moodle LMS 5.0 is here!
From AI enhancements to new Question Bank filters and Grade Penalties framework - there are a few feature additions and improvements to enjoy in Moodle 5.0
Long-Term Support (LTS) Software: why choose it?
LTS releases are often favoured by larger organisations for their stability, security, and reduced change management. In this blog, we unpack the benefits and drawbacks of long term support software; as well as provide you with software upgrade considerations.
No LTI, no worries! Moodle SCORM Remote Plugin by Catalyst IT.
Instead of relying on a separate SCORM Cloud Service for managing updates and delivery (to various sites), the mod_scormremote Moodle plugin sits within the client’s existing Moodle site. This offers direct control of the extended enterprise learning network including partners and users when it comes to things like:
AI in Moodle LMS: what can it do and how to enable it for your Moodle site.
Moodle LMS 4.5 saw over 250 new features and improvements including the introduction of the AI subsystem. The AI subsystem allows organisations to choose if, how and where they want to integrate AI tools into their Moodle site, keeping with one of the core strengths of the Moodle product – flexibility.
Upskilling your employees has never been more critical.
From minimising risk to increasing employee engagement and retention, providing learning opportunities (aside from the compulsory compliance training) to your employees has never been more critical.