The Moodle Podcast

In the latest episode of the Moodle Podcast, hosts Shalimar and Dan dive into the shifting landscape of neurodiversity in education and the workplace. They are joined by Amy Foxwell from ReadSpeaker, a certified Moodle integration, to discuss why designing for neurodivergent learners isn't just "the right thing to do"—it’s a strategic competitive advantage. From the "operating...

For millions of learners, a missing caption or a low-contrast screen is more than a glitch—it’s a barrier.  In this episode, Shalimar is joined by Moodle accessibility specialists Jun Pataleta and Carli Cockrell to discuss why accessibility is a fundamental right, not a luxury. We dive into the Moodle accessibility toolkit, and discuss the power and benefits of Moodle integration partners Brickfie...

Recently, our hosts connected with Fred Dixon, CEO of Blindside Networks and co-founder of the open-source virtual classroom platform BigBlueButton.  In this episode, Fred shares his mission to eliminate the "back of the classroom" in digital spaces, arguing that virtual learning should never be a passive experience like watching a YouTube video. We dive deep into the science of active l...

In this episode, we sit down with Liz Starbuck Greer following her impactful session at MoodleMoot Global 2025, which was a firm favourite amongst attendees. While educators often focus on providing tools, Liz argues that tools are only half the battle. She will dive into the concept of ‘Digital Capital’ - the unique blend of skills, confidence, and networks that determines a learner’s success in...

Listen in as Moodle HQ's Shalimar Anderson talks with Moodle Moot Global keynote speakers Dr. Naeema Pasha, Moodle CEO Scott Anderberg, and Marie Achour, Chief Product Officer at Moodle. The group explores the future of education and work, touching on the human-AI relationship, the importance of curiosity, and why our innate desire to learn gives them hope for the future. You'll hear why...

Join Dr Mark Glynn (Head of Business Development at Catalyst IT Europe) and Jessica Gramp (Moodle Community Manager at Moodle HQ) as they discuss the Moodle Maturity Framework  In this episode, they: Introduce the Moodle Maturity Framework and how it works. Share why evaluation frameworks are essential for strategic planning, quality assurance, and resource prioritisation. Explain how the tool ali...

"In a country of so many billions of people and such little resources, how do you provide quality education to everyone?" In this inspiring conversation, Tanya Tierney, Learning Platform Lead at the FABO community, shares more about digital learning innovation for humanitarian organisations worldwide.  In this episode, Tanya reflects on what it means to create accessible, relevant, and l...

In this episode of the Moodle Podcast, host Lauren Goodman, Product Marketing Manager at Moodle, sits down with CEO Scott Anderberg to discuss his first year at Moodle and his vision for the future of education. Scott shares his journey from his early days in the LMS space to leading one of the world’s most widely used learning platforms, and how Moodle is tackling global educational access and em...

Fernando Valenzuela Migoya is a prominent leader in educational technology, having made significant contributions in Latin America and over 20 other countries. With more than 30 years of experience in education, finance, and technology, he was honored as the “Global Visionary of the Year” by EdTech Digest in 2022. In 2024, at MoodleMoot Global, Fernando delivered a keynote address titled "Aug...

Join hosts Sandra Matz and Flor Vergara  (MoodleHQ) as they dive into the exciting details of MoodleMoot Global 2024, happening from October 22-24 in the vibrant city of Mérida, Mexico.  In this episode, they explore the unique cultural backdrop of Mérida, preview an impressive lineup of keynote speakers including Moodle's CEO Scott Anderberg and founder Martin Dougiamas, and discuss can&apos...

Explore the power of templates and reporting in Moodle LMS with Mark Glynn, Head of Business Development at Catalyst IT Europe. This episode is hosted by Ryan Hazen, Moodle HQ.   In this episode, Mark will discuss the benefits of creating and utilising templates to streamline course creation, ensure consistency, and improve user experience. We'll also discuss how reporting can be leveraged to...

Gamoteca enables seamless creation of collaborative, human-to-human learning experiences, allowing learners to interact and practice skills anytime, anywhere, on a global scale. In this conversation with Dr Becky Sage and Atish Gonsalves, we learn more about how Gamoteca supports human learning experiences through their game-based platform. Gamoteca is a Moodle Certified Integration. Learn more ab...

Read the transcript here. Interested in the upcoming MoodleMoot Global 2024 conference? In the episode, our guest Marie Achour, Global head of product at Moodle HQ, shares insights and gems of advice for anyone considering attending.  Together, we unpack the theme, what the Jam sessions are about, and Marie shares her best advice for first time attendees of MoodleMoot Global.  Whether you're...

Join IntelliBoard Chief Product Office Becky Keith for this insightful discussion with Carles Aguiló-Collado from Moodle HQ. Together, they will discuss how to increase cybersecurity in your company, harness tools such as IntelliBoard within Moodle LMS, and turn insights into action. Listeners will hear real-world examples and learn practical strategies to fortify their organizations against emerg...

In this episode, Barnana Sarkar of Moodle HQ interviews Willian Mano Araujo about his presentation at MoodleMoot Global 2023 in Barcelona, "Evoke Game in Moodle to empower students to solve global grand challenges: Outputs and experiences from the World Bank's Evoke project".  This award-winning educational initiative in project-based learning game mechanics, graphic novel content a...

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...

At MoodleMoot Global 2023 in Barcelona, Marvin D. Hoffland and Mario Wehr of 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 ve...

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 La...

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 Educa...

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...

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...

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

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.newdealf...

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

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 t...