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.
Episodes
34 episodes
Proactive vs. Reactive: A Toolkit for Accessible Course Design
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 accessibilit...
Truly active learning: Empowering modern classrooms with Fred Dixon
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" i...
The invisible barrier: Liz Starbuck Greer on the power of digital capital
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 h...
Shaping tomorrow: Introducing three MoodleMoot Global 2025 keynote speakers
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...
How Mature Is Your Moodle? Why Evaluation Frameworks Matter with Dr Mark Glynn
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 M...
Learning without borders: Building equitable education in the humanitarian sector
"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 abou...
Inside Moodle’s next chapter: Scott Anderberg shares his thoughts after one year as CEO
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 hi...
Understanding the future of learning: Augmented intelligence with Fernando Valenzuela Migoya
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 ...
Your essential guide to MoodleMoot Global 2024
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...
The power of templates and reporting in Moodle LMS with Mark Glynn, Head of Business Development at Catalyst IT Europe
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 ...
Human-connected, game-based online learning experiences with Gamoteca
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 Gonsalve...
MoodleMoot Global 2024 highlights, advice and insights with Marie Achour
Read the transcript here. Interested in the upcoming MoodleMoot Global 2024 conference? In the ep...
Increasing cybersecurity in companies: Harnessing IntelliBoard's learning analytics and Moodle | A conversation with Becky Keith
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 Mo...
How Willian Mano Araujo implemented Evoke Game in Moodle to empower students to solve global grand challenges
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 ...
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 discuss...
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 univer...
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, th...
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 M...
How could AI impact education? | A conversation with Chad Outten
Lucy Sherwood from MoodleHQ recently met with Chad Outten, founder and CEO of mylea...
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
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...
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 neu...
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...
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 tha...
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 scalab...