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Upgrading Your Moodle 4.1 to 4.5

The current security support for Moodle versions 4.1 and 4.4 ends on December 8, 2025. Learn why you should upgrade your Moodle LMS as soon as possible.
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Catalyst IT hosts MoodleMoot Canada 2025

Catalyst IT Canada was thrilled to bring together the Moodle community again for two days of learning and sharing about the future of education, workplace learning, and learning within and beyond the classroom. Read more on how Moodle moots can cultivate community
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What is open source software?

What is open source software and how does it work? Learn about open source technology, the differences between open source and closed source software, and why companies prefer to work with open source.
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Moodle 4.5 Features We Love

Released on October 2024, Moodle 4.5 is the most recent Long Term Support (LTS) version of Moodle currently being rolled out across the globe. Here are some of the newest features and enhancements we love from the latest release.
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Long-Term Support (LTS) Software: What to Consider

LTS releases are often favoured by larger organisations for their stability, security, and reduced change management. There are pros and cons to LTS software versions, especially if you are continuously transitioning from LTS to LTS. Read more.
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Moodle Moot Canada 2024

Hosted by Catalyst IT Canada and York University and held over two days, we delivered 28 sessions to over 170 attendees from 12 different countries and at least five different sectors. We shared our Moodle lessons with each other, learned from experts in the field and made new friends. Learn what Moodle Moots are all about. Click below.