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Five Ways to Optimise your Moodle LMS

4 years ago, we shared some tips on how to make your Moodle site look and feel more professional. With Moodle 5.0 now available, it’s the perfect time to revisit these insights. Here are five expert-backed ways to optimise your Moodle LMS and create a seamless learning experience.
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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.