We invite you to register to join us for the free Moodle Academy webinar “What’s New in Moodle 4.4” on Thursday 2 May, at 13:00-14:00 UTC.
In this webinar you will learn about the new features of Moodle 4.4 for administrators and teachers.
This webinar is part of the course 'What's New in Moodle 4.4'. You have to be enrolled in the course to join the webinar.
Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, says, “Discernment is to learn to go behind what appears. It’s going beyond what rationality can teach you…and to be open to the signs of the Spirit in life.” Read more from Fr. Sosa on the topic of discernment in his Walking with Ignatius.
Click through to read the full article Going Behind What Appears, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.
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In You Have Called Me by My Name, Father Joe Tetlow, SJ, presents a beautiful collection of prayers to encourage discernment, inspire spiritual seekers to find God in all things, and remind us that God is ever-present.
During Lent, our annual traditions of ashes and palms proclaim our faith outwardly to the world. Ty reflects on his parish’s Way of the Cross that proudly professed the Crucified Christ in the streets of the Bronx. But what do we do for the Risen Lord?
The post Let’s Take our Easter Joy to the Streets appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
I led a half-day retreat for Directors of Religious Education at a nearby parish. These are the men and women who work hard all year through, helping to care for the faith of others. They are nearly always “on duty,” organizing, running, and problem-solving within their parish faith formation programs. The weather had finally come […]
Click through to read the full article Allow God’s Gaze to Rest on You, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.
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In You Have Called Me by My Name, Father Joe Tetlow, SJ, presents a beautiful collection of prayers to encourage discernment, inspire spiritual seekers to find God in all things, and remind us that God is ever-present.
Come and join us for this special presentation, on Tuesday 30th April at 8:00-9:00 UTC, as we Get ready for MoodleMoot Global 2024 in Mérida, México!
This session will cover what you need to know about attending and presenting at the event. Moodle HQ team members will be on hand to run you through a general overview of the event, the program, submitting abstracts, presenting at the Moot, information and tips about Mérida and the conference venue, details on the Moodle Party, and some highlights from last year's event.
So register now and come and join us as we get ready for MoodleMoot Global 2024!
We want to say a big thank you to all our QA testers for helping us complete 476 tests during this cycle! 🧡
Your teamwork and dedication made this achievement possible. Those who completed 3 or more tests will receive a Moodle tester badge 🏅
We also want to give a special shoutout to our core developers for quickly fixing the bugs we found during testing. Thanks to your hard work, we're all set to release Moodle 4.4 today, Monday, April 22nd, 2024.
A big thanks to everyone who contributed in any way, whether it was through testing, investigating, or fixing bugs. Your contributions have played a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Moodle for educators and learners worldwide.🚀🏆
Hi Everyone,
I’m excited to announce the release of Moodle LMS 4.4!
This latest release continues our ongoing journey of empowering our users with improvements designed to help them unlock their creativity, facilitate cooperation and optimise learning outcomes. As always, the features of this release align with our commitment to equity and accessibility.
A big ‘Thank you’ to our community!The Moodle LMS 4.4 release contains 285 improvements and new features that the Moodle LMS teams, our community developers and our Certified Partners have been working on over the last 6 months. Our community members contributed 81 issues to this release, including 72 improvements and new features. Overall the release had contributions from 121 developers from 25 countries.
In addition, you have helped us by running QA tests, providing translations and writing documentation.
Thank you for your efforts in supporting and improving Moodle. As an open-source project, we couldn’t do this without you!
Please see below a summary of our new key features and improvements:
Course page improvements and activity icons: A fresher lookCourse pages, the heart of Moodle's learning experience, have received significant improvements in Moodle LMS 4.4. The navigation experience within a course has been improved to help learners focus on the material at hand; by default, clicking on the section heading in the left-hand course index or on the section title will now navigate the student to a section page displaying only the content for that particular section.
As part of the course look refinement, the activity icons have been updated to a lighter look and feel to be less dominant on the page. Additionally, the colour palette has been adjusted to provide better accessibility for those who perceive colours differently. The colour palette was tested against the four most common forms of colour blindness to help optimise the experience.
Streamline communication with enhanced notificationsMoodle LMS 4.4 introduces enhanced notification options to proactively inform and engage users. Students are alerted when manually enrolled in courses, ensuring they can engage with new learning opportunities right away. If students are at risk of being unenrolled due to inactivity, they can be alerted to give them the chance to re-engage and continue their learning journey.
For educators, the streamlined process for managing course enrolments and engagement through automated notifications frees up your time, allowing you to focus more on teaching and student interaction.
The system also introduces advanced health monitoring support for administrators, sending immediate notifications for any task failures or system issues. This feature allows for quick problem identification and resolution, enhancing system reliability and administrative efficiency by leveraging notifications to maintain a smooth operation of Moodle LMS without needing to check each component manually.
Richer assessments with ‘ordering question type’The popular quiz question type plugin “Ordering question type” has been migrated into Moodle core. As part of this process, the code has been modernised, accessibility issues have been addressed, and a migration path has been created for a seamless upgrade. Initially developed by community member Gordon Bateson and available as an optional extension, this feature is now a core part of Moodle, enabling educators to create dynamic assessments that require learners to sequence content accurately. This tool develops learners' problem-solving skills and deepens their understanding of narrative coherence and metacognition.
We extend our gratitude to the Moodle Users Association (MUA) for sponsoring this invaluable integration!
Advanced digital collaboration with MatrixIn Moodle LMS 4.4, we’ve added support for course groups directly within Matrix rooms, fostering more organised and cohesive communication experiences. This enhancement not only provides flexibility and convenience but also guarantees that the communication permissions within Matrix accurately mirror each user's role and responsibilities in the LMS.
Elevate classroom conversations with forum upgradesIn this version of Moodle, we've delivered significant forum management enhancements. Thanks to our community developers, we are introducing configurable defaults for announcements to forums, paired with quick access to the “Post to all groups” option, these changes help foster more engaging and efficient interactions within courses. Educators gain streamlined tools for easier discussion management, particularly in courses with multiple groups, ensuring that essential announcements reach every student.
TinyMCE: The cornerstone of content creationWe're introducing TinyMCE as the default editor for all newly installed and upgraded LMS sites. With this change, we aim to empower educators, students, and administrators with a reliable and advanced platform for crafting engaging educational content. Students will find content submission simplified, enhancing their learning experience with interactive and appealing materials, and enjoying consistency in editing across all platforms. For administrators, TinyMCE offers advanced control over plugins and customisation, allowing for a more flexible and tailored learning environment, alongside improved content management strategies to ensure effective and secure use of editing tools. This comprehensive upgrade ensures a uniform, intuitive experience for creating, managing, and engaging with educational content in Moodle 4.4.
Moodle LMS 4.4 significantly advances user account security by simplifying the Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) setup, making it more user-friendly and thus strengthening account protection. For educators and students, the MFA setup experience is now more streamlined, simplifying the process of securing Moodle accounts against unauthorised access. The introduction of SMS-based MFA codes offers flexible security options, allowing all Moodle users to select the security method that best suits their needs, ensuring secure access to courses and resources. This update also provides enhanced control over personal and course data security, maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. For administrators, this update means a more straightforward configuration process for MFA, improving the ease of implementing and managing security measures on the Moodle platform, bolstering system security, and accommodating user security preferences more effectively.
Recognise achievements with upgraded badge managementOur latest update introduces enhanced badge management, making it easier to showcase student competencies. Now, you can filter badges by name or date and manage versions and expiry dates more efficiently. This simplifies issuing and tracking badges, helping to highlight students' milestones. For educators, the update means less hassle in badge management. Creating, awarding, and tracking badges within courses is now straightforward, fostering student engagement and motivation through gamification. Administrators will see a lighter support load and more seamless oversight, promoting a unified and engaging educational experience.
Optimise admin work with custom reporting and user management updatesMoodle LMS 4.4 introduces significant updates to custom reports and user management, specifically designed for administrators. The latest enhancements include custom report tagging, new filtering options, and a novel report offering insights into roles assigned across the site. These updates facilitate the creation of more detailed reports and provide a comprehensive view of user permissions, simplifying report management by consolidating access to all reports in a single, easily accessible location.
In addition, with the enhanced Browse list of users page, administrators can now easily filter through the user database, identifying specific groups of users. This focus on effective user management is fundamental to fostering a supportive, engaging, and well-organised learning community. Thanks to improved filtering capabilities, administrators can now navigate the user database more effectively and execute bulk actions more efficiently. This update conserves time and enhances the administrative workflow and system organisation, leading to a more orderly and manageable user database.
Learn more about Moodle LMS 4.4 by watching our short videos from this playlist: and reading our new features documentation for an overview of the key features and improvements.
We are really excited to see all this hard work out into the world for everyone to benefit from!
Kind Regards,
Matt Porritt
Head of Platform Solutions
Jesus lays down his life for us, and he does it all with love. Rob Lorenz, SJ, reflects on how Jesus and the Father desire the same thing: to be in a relationship with us. Based on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
The post Jesus, the Good Shepherd | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
In the Examen we encounter a God who is active in our day. Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, explains that the Examen is prayer in real-time. Listen to him speak in the audio clip below. Loyola Press · The Examen: Prayer in Real-Time Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, is the author of Reimagining the Ignatian Examen.
Click through to read the full article The Examen: Prayer in Real-Time, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.
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In You Have Called Me by My Name, Father Joe Tetlow, SJ, presents a beautiful collection of prayers to encourage discernment, inspire spiritual seekers to find God in all things, and remind us that God is ever-present.
We invite you to register for the Moodle Academy free webinar “Using AI tools to create primary school Moodle content”, on Wednesday 24th April, 12:00-13:00 UTC. At this webinar, we will welcome Dr Alexandros Kofteros, Teacher, EU CodeWeek.Ambassador.
One of the challenges of using Moodle to create courses for students to interact with, is the time required for the teacher to gather quality, licence-free resources for use in teaching, on an almost weekly, if not also daily, basis. Additionally, the requirement to cater to the different needs of individual students within the same classroom, makes the creation of content for courses an even more difficult job.In this webinar, our invited speaker will focus on using AI tools to create content to support primary school students (ages 11 - 12) in various subjects. Alexandros will create audio, graphics and text to support teaching of Language, Environmental Education and Mathematics, including presentations for each subject.
This webinar is part of the course 'Moodle Academy webinars'. You have to be enrolled in this free course to register and join the webinar.
We are excited to announce that registrations and abstract submissions for MoodleMoot Global 2024 are now open!
We hope you will be able to join us in the vibrant and spirited city of Mérida in México from 22-24 October, to unlock potential, inspire change, and empower learners to envision and create a world where education is the heartbeat of progress!
With the focus on the main event theme “Unlocking human potential”, we invite Moodlers from any educational, training or learning field to come together as educators, developers, administrators, and learners to learn from each other, share findings and explore best practices to adapt, innovate, and make learning accessible to all. At Moodle, we're excited to share and explore the vast possibilities of education in an open and diverse community and we are looking forward to hearing your ideas!
We invite you to submit your abstract now for the opportunity to present your ideas, examples, and case studies. The abstract deadline is 14 May 2024 (UTC-6).
This year’s event program will include three different Jam activities. All registered MoodleMoot Global attendees are welcome to book a place to attend one of the Jams, but places for these sessions are limited, so we recommend you register early to avoid disappointment!
Register to attend the event before 16 July 2024 (UTC-6) to benefit from early bird discounted rates. After you register for the conference, you can book your free place to join your preferred Jam event, which will give you an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Moodlers and share your expertise.
We hope to see you in October in México for an inspiring convergence of minds and hearts in the world of education!
Best regards,
MoodleMoot Global team
moodlemoot.org
#MootGlobal24
From age to age, people have sought to find new language with which to give voice to their spiritual journeys. Millennial author and speaker, Eric Clayton, has found this “new language” in the Star Wars saga, as he enters into the epic story, engages the characters, and tries some of the lofty lessons on for […]
Click through to read the full article How Star Wars Gives Voice to the Spiritual Journey: A Webinar with Eric Clayton, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.
IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a service of Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry.
In You Have Called Me by My Name, Father Joe Tetlow, SJ, presents a beautiful collection of prayers to encourage discernment, inspire spiritual seekers to find God in all things, and remind us that God is ever-present.
Spring is upon us, and for many of us, the season also comes with more pleasing temperatures and the growth of new plant life in the natural world. While most of us do not have the time to go away on a longer retreat, here are some ideas for how to take an hour or […]
Click through to read the full article Springtime Mini-Retreats, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.
IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a service of Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry.
In You Have Called Me by My Name, Father Joe Tetlow, SJ, presents a beautiful collection of prayers to encourage discernment, inspire spiritual seekers to find God in all things, and remind us that God is ever-present.
After Jesus's resurrection, he appears to the disciples doing simple things like eating a piece of baked fish. Carlos Martínez-Vela reflects on how Jesus teaches us to be human. Based on readings for the Third Sunday of Easter.
The post Jesus was human, not superhuman | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
This story is inspired by Acts 3:1–13. Before meeting the Apostles Peter and John after Christ’s Resurrection, I spent my days unproductively at the Beautiful Gate. Every morning family members would carry me there so I could beg, and any money I acquired they took to buy food for the extended family. I expected little, […]
Click through to read the full article A Beautiful Gift at the Beautiful Gate, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.
IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a service of Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry.
In You Have Called Me by My Name, Father Joe Tetlow, SJ, presents a beautiful collection of prayers to encourage discernment, inspire spiritual seekers to find God in all things, and remind us that God is ever-present.
Today we begin a 15th anniversary party for IgnatianSpirituality.com, and we’re celebrating with 15 Gifts to Celebrate 15 Years! Read the details here. Our celebration kicks off with your chance to win a copy of My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars. We’re gifting copies to three lucky winners! Dive into an […]
Click through to read the full article My Life with the Jedi Giveaway, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.
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In You Have Called Me by My Name, Father Joe Tetlow, SJ, presents a beautiful collection of prayers to encourage discernment, inspire spiritual seekers to find God in all things, and remind us that God is ever-present.
By Eric Clayton
In the woods of central Maryland there sits an unassuming chair. It’s big, thick, and old. It’s set in its place, with wooden legs sinking into mud and grass and stone, overlooking a trickling spring. There’s no telling how many living creatures have settled in its wooden frame over the course of time: squirrels cracking […]
Click through to read the full article When the Poem Comes to Life, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.
IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a service of Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry.
In You Have Called Me by My Name, Father Joe Tetlow, SJ, presents a beautiful collection of prayers to encourage discernment, inspire spiritual seekers to find God in all things, and remind us that God is ever-present.
Jesus gave Doubting Thomas exactly what he needed to move from doubt to belief. Angelo Canta, SJ, reflects on the importance of giving the Lord everything in prayer. Readings can be found here. Doubt is not the opposite of belief. Hi, I’m Angelo Canta, and this is my one-minute reflection. I really like Doubting Thomas, […]
The post Doubt is not the opposite of Belief | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
I have a confession to make. I tend to forget about Jesus around a week or so into the Easter season each year. It is never intentional, but it happens more often than I want to admit. I think it is partially due to the fact that I tend to go all in these days […]
Click through to read the full article Continuing Friendship in the Easter Season, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.
IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a service of Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry.
In You Have Called Me by My Name, Father Joe Tetlow, SJ, presents a beautiful collection of prayers to encourage discernment, inspire spiritual seekers to find God in all things, and remind us that God is ever-present.
Hi everyone. I'm happy that we can now announce our finalised dates and location for MoodleMoot Global 2024: Save the date!
Dates: 22-24 October 2024
Location:📍 Mérida, México
Register for updates: https://moodle.me/mootglobal
We will be opening up registrations and abstract submissions in the next week or 2, so it's time to start thinking about what you would like to share at this year's global Moot!
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