From the Catalyst team to yours, Merry Christmas. Thank you for the conversations, collaboration and continued trust throughout 2025. We truly appreciate you being part of the Catalyst community. Wishing you all the best for 2026.⚡

🎄 Day 12 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas To end the series, a reminder of what makes Moodle powerful: the community behind it. Shared challenges, shared ideas, and shared solutions. That’s the real strength of open source. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #MoodleCommunity #OpenSource

🎄 Day 11 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas If you want to understand Moodle more deeply or influence where it goes next, spend time in the Moodle Tracker. It’s where issues are reported, fixes are followed and improvements take shape. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #MoodleTracker #OpenSource

🎄 Day 10 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas AI in Moodle shouldn’t start with features, but with policy. Decide who can use AI, how it will be governed and what it’s for, then explore new tools like admin controls and AI-assisted course creation. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #AIGovernance

🎄 Day 9 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas Regular data tasks in Moodle can take time to manage manually, especially across multiple systems. Dataflows automates data exchange, simplifies integrations and keeps information consistent. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #MoodlePlugins

🎄 Day 8 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas Thoughtfully designed Moodle profile fields support better reporting, smarter automation and clearer cohort insights. Small structural choices can reduce admin and improve understanding at scale. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #MoodleReporting

🎄 Day 7 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas Use a simple, consistent naming convention for Moodle test accounts (e.g., 0001 Test User). It keeps accounts grouped, searchable and easier to work with during checks and investigations. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #MoodleAdmin

🎄 Day 6 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas MFA, reCAPTCHA and strong password policies are simple ways to strengthen Moodle security. Small defaults reduce automated attacks and improve resilience without adding friction for users. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #MoodleSecurity

🎄 Day 5 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas Set clear Moodle quiz defaults, so learners receive meaningful feedback instantly. It boosts confidence, improves understanding and reduces admin effort at scale. A small configuration change with a big impact on learning. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips

🎄 Day 4 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas When something looks confusing in Moodle, check permissions first. Visibility, roles and capabilities are often the real cause. Starting there shortens investigations and brings quicker clarity. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #MoodlePermissions

🎄 Day 3 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas Before publishing a course, switch to student view. It quickly reveals unclear layouts, missing elements and friction learners would otherwise face. Clarity improves when you review before releasing. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #LearningDesign #Moodle

🎄 Day 2 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas Moodle 4.5 delivers measurable performance gains backported from Catalyst’s work. Upgrade, stay current with release updates, & let the enhancements run in the background for a more responsive, scalable platform.⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #MoodlePerformance

🎄 Day 1 of the 12 Expert Tips of Christmas Enable and test Moodle diagnostic tools early (like XHProf and Catalyst’s Excimer profiler) so you can troubleshoot quickly and confidently when performance slows. ⚡ #CatalystChristmasTips #MoodlePerformance

Wishing @lwnyrb.bsky.social from Dublin City University the best of luck at tonight’s ALT Awards. Rob’s thoughtful approach to digital learning and his commitment to creating meaningful experiences for educators and students have made collaboration with DCU something special.⚡ #ALTC25

Welcome to #ALTC25 in Glasgow! Come say hi to the Catalyst team - we’re showcasing the Educators’ Pack, built for educators ready to get more from Moodle. Simpler assessment. Smarter insights. A smoother experience for educators and learners. ⚡ #Moodle #DigitalLearning #OpenSource

Celebrating 𝗔𝗱𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 - honouring the visionary who saw creativity in code. Ada imagined machines that could compose, create, and think beyond numbers. Her legacy embodies curiosity, courage, and the 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲. ⚡ #AdaLovelaceDay #WomenInSTEM

Great presentation today at #MootGlobal25 - Joey Murison from @catalyst-it.bsky.social shared learnings from their myriad higher education partnerships, including how they’ve helped build a strong and scalable #Moodle environment for @dublincityuni.bsky.social and support our new student orientation

Last week, we joined our client partner, the London School of Economics, for a Design & UX workshop to shape the next phase of their Moodle platform, guided by staff and student feedback. Proud to support their journey, with Catalyst’s hosting called out as a key milestone in their LMS evolution.⚡

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱! We’re proud to share that we’ve achieved 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀, the UK government-backed certification that verifies our systems, processes, & services meet strict cybersecurity standards through independent technical auditing. 🔗 ctly.st/3ng5dWONyo

What’s new in Mahara 25.04? From CPD logging to UX-ready updates, the latest release is full of smart improvements. Our Digital Learning Lead, Sam Taylor, shares her reflections. 🔗 Read the blog - ctly.st/Xqe9lgivey #Mahara #ePortfolio #EdTech #CPD

A huge thank you to all our partners who joined us for the Catalyst Community Spring Event today. We’re feeling energised & inspired after a packed agenda of shared ideas, thoughtful conversations, & practical insights. Special thanks to our presenters and panellists, your contributions made it.

📢 Calling Catalyst Partners, you’re invited! Join us for a morning of sharing ideas, solving challenges, and connecting with the community. 📆 Wednesday 9th April 🕘 9am–1pm BST 💻 Online To attend, contact your Catalyst Account Champion.⚡ #CatConf25 #EdTech #OpenSource

🔍 Exploring Maths in Moodle Join Catalyst’s Marcus Green tomorrow for a Moodle Academy session on using the powerful STACK question type, no Maths degree required! ⚡ ✅ Simple examples ✅ Easy authoring tools ✅ Interactive graphs with JSXGraph 🔗 ctly.st/92HqWhdTJ0 #Moodle #STACK #EdTech

Official Moodle qualifications are here! Get qualified with the experts.⚡ We’re one of the first Moodle Certified Partners offering both the MEQ & MAQ, delivered by our expert facilitators. Courses start in April 2025. Secure your place today: ctly.st/h82wrvPHpJ

Have you ever wanted to try something on Moodle with the latest version, but did not know how to set up a Moodle site? This webinar is for you: hubs.la/Q03978T10 #Moodle

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible women at Catalyst IT and worldwide who drive change in tech, education, and beyond. This year's theme, #AccelerateAction, calls for bold ideas and lasting impact. Join us in recognising their achievements! ⚡ #IWD2025 #WomenInTech

⚡Boost engagement in your Moodle courses! With Moodle’s Activity & Course Completion, you can: - Track progress - Identify at-risk learners - Unlock content dynamically - Automate certificates & badges Read more: ctly.st/okCRmbJ3AY 📩 Get insights—Sign up! ctly.st/newsletter

⚡Catalyst IT Europe is Exhibiting at #UCISA25! Join us from 18-20 March to explore how we help universities optimise their LMS for security, scalability & performance. Get a Free Strategic Onboarding Consultation & unlock expert insights. Let’s connect! #HigherEd #Moodle #EdTech

⚡Mission-critical training, secured! NATO School Oberammergau needed a secure, scalable LMS - Catalyst IT delivered. In just one month, we deployed a high-security Moodle LMS, enhancing training, collaboration & compliance. 🔗 Read the case study: ctly.st/L9v19v3jxX #Moodle #DigitalLearning

✍️ Field Notes from FOSDEM 2025 FOSDEM 2025 brought together open source innovators, and we were thrilled to be part of it! Our Head of Technology, Michiel Dethmers, attended insightful sessions shaping the future of open source tech. 🔗 Read more: ctly.st/3lzVaseU6x #FOSDEM #OpenSource

Introducing STACK! The future of STEM assessment! ⚡ Marking complex maths & science assessments is easier with STACK, the leading open source tool for STEM. Get dynamic questions, instant feedback & seamless Moodle integration. Read our latest blog to learn more: ctly.st/v90OCJZG8T #Moodle #STEM

Now that January is behind us let's focus on the year ahead! What’s your top priority for digital learning in 2025? A) Enhancing analytics and reporting 📊 B) Improving course design and content delivery 🎨 C) Strengthening system security and performance 🔒 D) Something else? Comment below 👇

We’ll be tuning in, will you? We’re looking forward to catching the webinar "Mahara and Moodle: A Match Made for Learners." Learn how Mahara and Moodle can empower educators to create authentic learning tasks & give learners a space to reflect. ⚡ 🔗 hubs.la/Q033rs310 #Mahara #Moodle

🎄 Snap into the season with the Catalyst Christmas Crackers! Explore Moodle Workplace’s Custom Pages, where tailored dashboards deliver role-specific tools and insights. Boost productivity, enhance engagement, and create seamless user experiences. 🔗 Read the blog: ctly.st/DFPDSjLK6n

🎄 The Catalyst Christmas Crackers are still snapping! Discover how Moodle’s Workshop Activity transforms assessment through peer feedback, fostering critical thinking and deeper learning. 🔗Read more: ctly.st/ZMs7YTCcer ⚡Join our webinar series for live demos & expert insights- ctly.st/ei2BVfRgbg

🎄 The Catalyst Christmas Crackers keep popping with more festive features! Today, we’re highlighting #Moodle's Course Completion Tracking—helping you set clear criteria, track progress, & support learners every step of the way. 🔗 Read more: ctly.st/qEvpIZ1rMy ⚡ Join our webinar: ctly.st/ei2BVfRgbg

🎄 Catalyst Christmas Crackers keep on cracking Moodle Workplace’s Dynamic Rules -automate & optimise your platform by triggering actions like awarding certificates, unlocking content, or sending notifications based on conditions. 🔗 Full blog: ctly.st/r1JeujsD84 ⚡ Join our webinar: ctly.st/ei2BVfRgbg

🎄 Crack open the first Catalyst Christmas Cracker! This festive season, discover how Moodle’s Competency Framework and Learning Plans can help you create impactful, skill-focused learning pathways. 🔗 Read the full blog to transform your platform: ctly.st/PhI04GuKLr #Moodle

🎄 Christmas is loading... This festive season, Catalyst’s Christmas Crackers brings standout features from Moodle, Moodle Workplace, Totara, and Mahara. With practical benefits, expert tips, and inspiration to make innovative, impactful improvements to your platform! ⚡

Why Contributing to Open Source Matters Catalyst IT has championed open source for 25+ years, empowering learning through innovation. Our UCL partnership showcases how collaboration drives #Moodle advancements for all. ⚡ Discover more: ctly.st/xH2KcbiZCa #OpenSource #Expert #eLearningSolutions

⚡ What excites you most about the future of online learning? At #CatConf24, Liz Starbuck Greer from Moodle shared her thoughts: evolving technology and pedagogy are expanding access, breaking barriers, and enabling innovative ways to engage learners worldwide. 💬 What excites you?

❓ What’s the one Moodle feature you can’t live without? At #CatConf24, Rob Lowney from DCU shared his favourite: Assessment Dashboards! This Catalyst plugin offers: ⚡ Heatmaps for assessments & quizzes ⚡ Insights into activity spikes ⚡ Proactive support for staff & students 💬 What’s yours?

⚡Thank You, #CatalystPartners! A big thank you to everyone who joined our Catalyst Autumn Community Event! We’re so grateful for the inspiring talks, engaging discussions, and valuable insights shared throughout the day. See you at the next event! #CatConf24 #Moodle #Mahara #OpenSourceEducation

First day in #London spent with the #Mahara team at University of the Arts and a lovely evening in #CoventGarden with the Christmas lights 🪩 ready for our @catalyst-it.bsky.social Community event today ⚡️ ❤️ @samwisefox.bsky.social

We’re proud to partner with the University of Portsmouth to provide secure, scalable cloud hosting for their Moodle platform! This collaboration brings Catalyst IT’s expertise to support 31,000 students, enhancing digital learning with mission-critical solutions. 🔗 Read more here - ow.ly/Jxyy50U26kn

Calling all #CatalystPartners! Join us for our Catalyst Community Autumn Event this November! 📅 Wednesday, 13th November 2024 📍 Birkbeck University of London, Maynooth University Ireland, or Online Save your place! Speak to your account champion for your sign-up link ⚡ #CatConf24 #Moodle #Mahara

We recently visited our client, the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), celebrating 6 years of partnership! Together, we’ve helped NOUN deliver reliable, high quality education to over 500,000 students across West Africa: ow.ly/897u50TFqbZ With Catalyst, you have the freedom to innovate ⚡

🏆 We’re thrilled to share that Catalyst IT Europe has been recognised with the Outstanding Workplace 2024 award by People Insight. This award celebrates the heart of what we do creating an environment where our team and clients can thrive together. #EmployeeSurvey #AwardWinning #EmployeeExperience

❓Did you know course templates in Moodle can reduce cognitive load for students by providing a consistent layout across different modules? On the latest Moodle podcast @markglynn.bsky.social, shared his insights on how course templates can make an impact on eLearning. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/SAth50ToVLV

Consistency in course design can really shape the student experience. In the latest Moodle podcast, @markglynn.bsky.social, Head of Business Development EMEA, chats about how Moodle course templates can make life easier for both educators and students. 🎙️ Listen here: ow.ly/H28R50ToVPY #Moodle