The Moodle Podcast

Moodle is the learning management solution used by hundreds of millions of learners worldwide. Across every country and in nearly all languages - schools, colleges, universities, vocational trainers and all types of workplaces use Moodle as a toolbox to manage their online learning.In a series of conversations, this podcast series explores topics, provides insights and uncovers personal stories from a range of guests who are specialists in their field whether in education technology, instructional design, Moodle-based solutions or the future of online education. Join us and become part of the global community that supports freedom and access to high quality education technology as fundamental to allowing education to flourish and grow in a more equitable and accessible way.

Martin Dougiamas and the Moodle Research Lab: A vision for the future of learning, embracing AI and open technologies

In this episode of The Moodle Podcast, Moodle Founder Martin Dougiamas talks to Abby Fry about the Moodle Research Lab’s mission to provide a long-term view for the future of learning and the development of Moodle.  This insightful discussion focuses on the potential of AI to enhance teaching and learning and the importance of maintaining an open ecosystem of tools and resources to support the new “golden age of learning”.Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

04-21
35:42

Moodle App Integration with Campus Student Services using custom blocks | A conversation with Mario Wehr and Marvin D. Hoffland

At MoodleMoot Global 2023 in Barcelona, Marvin D. Hoffland and Mario Wehrof FH Kärnten gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mbH (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences) presented at MoodleMoot Global 2023 on how they used Moodle App at their university. We caught up with them to discuss further. Watch their presentation from MoodleMoot Global on YouTube.Watch the video on YouTube of their customised version of the Moodle App. Get the Moodle App. Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

03-25
22:15

Barrier-Free Learning: Accessibility in eLearning with Brickfield Education Labs

In this episode of The Moodle Podcast, host Lucy Sherwood dives into the world of accessibility in education with the passionate team from Brickfield Education Labs, a certified integration partner of Moodle. Joined by Gavin, Karen and Laia, the conversation unfolds into a rich exploration of their mission to enhance the accessibility of online courses.Learn more about the Brickfield Education Labs certified integration toolkit for Moodle, and the significance of accessibility, and gain valuable tips on creating accessible and inclusive learning experiences with Moodle. Tune in to this episode for a thought-provoking discussion about the journey towards breaking barriers in the world of e-learning.Find out how Moodle provides Accessible Learning on our website here.Improve the accessibility of your Moodle Content with Brickfield Education Labs. Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

01-15
22:35

Steve Watt on Empowering Education with Low-Tech, High Inclusion E-Learning using MoodleBox

As Inclusiv Education says: "Education has a profound impact on people’s lives but not everyone can access it." Steve Watt from Inclusiv Education joins Lauren Foss Goodman from MoodleHQ in this conversation around a use case for MoodleBox and Raspberry Pi, and how it is possible to bring eLearning to those with limited access to infrastructure and resources.Find out how Inclusiv Education used  Moodle and MoodleBox to teach children and empower educators in a refugee camp in Kenya.Through this conversation, you can learn more about Inclusiv Education's mission to empower the world's most marginalized learners and educators by building their capacity through education technology. Their innovative solutions, such as this eLearning system using MoodleBox and Raspberry Pi, are making education accessible, regardless of circumstances.Learn the highlights, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. Visit the Inclusiv Education website.MoodleBox is an open source project, founded and run by Nicolas Martignoni. Support the project or learn more here.Lauren Foss Goodman is a Learning Designer at Moodle US. Learn more about Edutab on their website.Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

12-15
29:15

How could AI impact education? | A conversation with Chad Outten

Lucy Sherwood from MoodleHQ recently met with Chad Outten, founder and CEO of mylearningspace,  to discuss AI and education. Chad recently presented at MoodleMoot Global 2023 in Barcelona about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on education. This presentation was one of the most popular presentations of the event, as voted by other attendees. Join us as we deep dive into AI, including how AI is changing how we teach and learn, including challenges, opportunities, algorithmic bias, regulations, accessibility, and the social implications of using AI in EdTech.  Plus, Chad shares how AI is presently being used in education settings (including Moodle)  and what opportunities there might be for teachers and learners. Connect with Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mylearningspace/Visit the mylearningspace website: https://www.mylearningspace.com.auFollow mylearningspace on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-learning-space/OECD report: https://oecd.org/employment-outlook/2023/Free course, Moodle Teaching with AI : https://moodle.academy/enrol/index.php?id=106Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

10-23
27:15

Inclusivity in eLearning with Oakland University

Introducing Kayla Yucha, Kate Huttenlocher and Dan Arnold from Oakland University. Together, they  work in the eLearning and instructional support office at Oakland University and co-host the podcast Inclusive & Online. Inclusive & Online podcast covers topics relating to inclusivity, educational technology, and online learning. Today we discuss their key learnings and favourite episodes as well as their usage of Moodle at Oakland University. Oakland University uses Moodle as their LMS, supported by the Brickfield  Education Labs integration. Brickfield Education Labs offer a comprehensive platform to improve the accessibility of Moodle course content. https://moodle.com/certified-integrations/brickfield-education-labs/https://rss.com/podcasts/inclusiveonlinepod/Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

09-05
21:27

Shaping the future of Moodle with the Moodle Experience Lab | A conversation with Zoe Rippon

In this episode, Moodle HQ Communications Manager interviews Zoe Rippon from The Moodle Experience Lab. Participants in the Moodle Experience Lab can contribute to research and design projects that make a difference for over 300 million people worldwide.Join the Moodle Experience Lab or learn more here: https://moodle.org/experiencelab Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

08-17
17:03

How educators can support neurodiversity with Lizzie Somerfield

In this episode, join Lucy Sherwood from the Moodle Communications team as she interviews neurodiversity advocate, Lizzie Somerfield.Together, they speak about Lizzies lived experience and make suggestions for educators to make more neuroinclusive eLearning environments for their students. You can find Lizzie on Instagram @Lizzie.Somerfield, LinkedIn, or her website, here: https://www.newdealforneurodiversity.com/Learn more about Branching Scenarios in Moodle here: https://moodle.com/news/improve-learner-engagement-lms-branching-scenarios/References:https://neurodiversity.becg.com/https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/resources-for-researchers-and-the-autism-community/attachments/10-steps-to-creating-a-neurodiverse-inclusive-environment.pdfhttps://uxdesign.cc/a-brief-guide-to-writing-more-accessible-content-e3585c015599https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/04/neurodiversity-and-the-software-design-dilemma/Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

07-24
36:55

The importance of Moodle translations with Koen Roggemans, Moodle Translation Coordinator.

The work of our volunteer language pack maintainers is essential to ensure the teaching and learning of Moodle users all around the world.In this episode Mary Cooch , Moodle Education Manager, speaks to Koen Roggemans, Moodle's volunteer Translation Coordinator about the importance of translating Moodle into many languages.Learn more here: https://lang.moodle.org/Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

07-03
10:42

What to expect from MoodleMoot Global 2023 with Marie Achour

MoodleHQ Head of Product, Marie Achour joins us to share insights on the jam packed schedule for Moodle Moot Global on the 18th-21st September 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. This years moot promotes lifelong learning and features streams that suit educators, administrators, developers and more.  Early bird sale is on now, so register now: https://moodlemoot.org/If you are interested in presenting at the conference, abstract submissions are open now and close on June 2, 2023: https://moodlemoot.org/become-a-speaker/Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

05-31
16:07

Moodle's scalability: A conversation with Jon Miles, Head of Tech at Titus Learning

In this episode, Marie Achour, Moodle Global Head of Product, interviews Jon Miles, Head of Technology from Titus Learning,  Moodle Premium Certified Partners. In this podcast, Jon Miles shares the Titus Learning approach to scalability and experience in scaling Moodle for large installations. Learn more about Titus Learning: https://moodle.com/partners/titus-learning-uk/Find out more about Moodle LMS here: https://moodle.com/solutions/lms/Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

04-27
29:47

The importance of UX testing and the Moodle User Association | A conversation with Gemma Lesterhuis

Join Mary Cooch, Moodle HQ Education Manager, as she interviews Moodler Gemma Lesterhuis, a committee member from the Moodle User Association (MUA). Together, they discuss User Experience testing and research and why joining the MUA is important to the Moodle LMS open source project. Connect with Mary Cooch on Twitter (@moodlefairy) and ‌Gemma Lesterhuis on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/gemmalesterhuis.Join the Moodle User Association moodleassociation.org.Keep up to date on Moodle and User Experience on the Moodle UX page.Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

03-29
16:18

Learn new skills with MoodleMunch | A conversation with Rob Lowney, Learning Technologist at Dublin City University.

Join Aurelie Soulier, Community Engagement Lead at Moodle HQ as she interviews Rob Lowney. Rob Lowney is a learning technologist at Dublin City University, and founder of MoodleMunch. In this episode, we unpack the origins of the MoodleMunch webinar series and learn more about Robs passion for advancing teaching by equipping people with new insights to help them in their learning and teaching practises.Find Aurelie Soulier here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edtechyogi/Moodle.org: https://moodle.org/user/profile.php?id=5177207Find Rob Lowney here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowneyrobLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roblowney/Or learn more about MoodleMunch: https://www.dcu.ie/moodlemunchVisit Moodle at Moodle.com

02-20
23:11

Why create ePortfolios for your learning community? | A conversation with Kristina Hoeppner, Portfolio Project Lead for the Mahara project, an open-source ePortfolio system.

In this first episode for 2023, we will talk about the importance of ePortfolios to empower learners to be creative in representing their credentials by leveraging a platform that allows more authentic assessments. Listen to find out more about the topic and where open-source educational projects are heading in the future. Hosted by Sonya Trivedi, Communications Manager at Moodle.Join the Moodle open source community at moodle.org If you are interested in Open EdTech, visit Openedtech.globalFollow Kristina Hoeppner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khoeppnerFollow Mahara's podcast ‘Create.Share.Engage’: https://podcast.mahara.orgJoin the Mahara community site for conversations: https://mahara.orgVisit Moodle at Moodle.com

01-31
36:46

The power of eLearning in local language to empower small businesses in countries experiencing challenges. A conversation with Bora Arican, Program Services Director, Building Markets.

Learn how Building Markets delivers training in local languages to foster new opportunities for SMEs in countries such as Myanmar, and Turkey. This inspiring podcast with Bora Arican, Program Services Director of Building Markets, gives insight into the not-for-profit’s important work and how open source Moodle helps achieve social and economic benefits for local businesses.Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

08-04
22:32

A love of learning and the Moodle learning community - Insights from the Moodle fairy; aka Mary Cooch, Education Manager

 In this podcast episode, Mary Cooch, Moodle Academy Education Manager, talks about her love of learning and Moodle’s journey in supporting the learning of  its global community.Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

06-27
27:47

Moodle CEO & Founder, Martin Dougiamas, talks to Abby Fry about his vision for an equitable global education ecosystem

In this podcast episode, CEO and Founder of Moodle, Martin Dougiamas, shares his vision for a more equitable global education ecosystem with open education at its core .  This is an empowering call to action for all those involved in education to collaborate and strengthen education as a common good to make a peaceful, just and sustainable world.Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

03-16
48:08

MoodleNet | Working together to strengthen education | a conversation with Paul Hodgson|

Learn about MoodleNet and its role in strengthening education and the open education movement.  In conversation with Abby Fry, MoodleNet Product Manager, Paul Hodgson, explains the development and vision of MoodleNet - Moodle’s new social network designed to help teachers collect, curate and share open educational resources.Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

02-08
28:39

How Louisiana teacher training benefits from a Moodle solution: A conversation with Chris Joyce, LRCE Senior Director of Programs

In episode 2 of The Moodle Podcast, Abby Fry talks to Chris Joyce,  Senior Director of Programs at The Louisiana Research Center for Educators to learn how LRCE worked with Moodle Certified Service Provider, My Learning Consultants (now Moodle US) to transform years of curriculum content into Moodle courses, establish a scalable online infrastructure, and train their teaching workforce to use the Moodle platform.Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

12-15
25:56

Instructional design demystified with Michelle Moore and Jessica Gramp

In this podcast, Michelle Moore, Head of Customer Success at Moodle US and Jessica Gramp, Moodle Academy Manager demystify instructional design and share some career insights on working with educators and learning technologists to create great online learning experiences.Visit Moodle at Moodle.com

11-02
28:08

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