Build an LMS that learners love – 10 tips
As an organisation that understands the power of effective workplace learning, you’re probably using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver digital content and ensure...
Realise the value of your Moodle LMS
Moodle is a world-class, highly flexible, open source online learning management system (LMS). While the platform is free to access and use, its true flexibility and value (...
Create an agile workforce – choose an integrated platform
In their 2020 Global Talent Trends Report, Mercer found that nearly 100% of business and HR leaders are actively preparing for potential changes in the workplace. And in the...
An e-learning managed service at its best
Catalyst IT Managed Services At Catalyst we collaborate closely with our partners, absorbing fresh and innovative approaches to digital learning. We have...
Open source software – what is it?
What is open source software? Open source software has source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance. Source code is the part of the software that developers can...
Email Phishing – Fraudsters posing as Catalyst
We recently learned about some email phishing activity, where the cyber criminals are posing as Catalyst IT. Phishing attacks disguised as Catalyst IT This...
LMS in 2021 – learning the way we live
Over the years, Learning Management Systems (LMS) have evolved from basic course management tools to become student-centric, collaborative learning environments that represent the...
Metabase – I love you
It’s time to come clean. I've fallen in love with another open source software toolset. Metabase, how I love you so. We have never been in such a position to ask questions of our...
Edtech LMS – exploring Moodle 3.9
What is Moodle LMS? The Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) is a world leading educational technology solution for the education sector. It enables universities and...
MFA for your Enterprise Moodle
MFA plugin - Moodle Taking this opportunity to congratulate and thank three of our great Moodle developers, Brenden Heywood, Mikhail Golenkov and Peter Burnett for the...
Cutting our AWS spend in half
It often seems that, by default, our AWS monthly spends go in only one direction - up. Our AWS cost reduction strategy has evolved over time, through the work we’ve done for...
Under the hood of Moodle’s cron system
At Catalyst we work with a lot of clients who have pretty big Moodle instances. One of the critical parts of Moodle is the Task API aka cron system which ticks along in the...
