Welcome to The Learning Curve! Dive into the latest from Moodle’s open source community on how creativity, inclusion, and flexibility are reshaping education.
In this month's edition:
How microlearning boosts engagement and retention with short lessons.
Build five-minute learning bursts that boost retention and motivation.
How smart Moodle design transformed learning in Papua New Guinea.
Let's get learning!
💬 What we’re talking about
What if learning worked more like your favorite streaming platform? In this practical and energetic session, Sam Suresh explores how to design microlearning experiences in Moodle that fit into busy lives and mobile-first habits.
"Micro learning should feel like small attempt, immediate feedback, freedom to learn without fear or failing"
From five-minute interactive videos to completion tracking, badges and gamified progress, Sam walks through a clear, actionable framework for building short, focused learning bursts that improve retention and motivation. His approach is simple: reduce friction, make progress visible, and give learners quick wins.
In his session, Sam explores how short, focused learning bursts can drive retention and engagement, using progress tracking, gamification, interactive content, and community tools inside Moodle.
We’re curious 🤔 What keeps you engaged in an online course?
Heard the term microlearning everywhere lately but not quite sure what it really means?
This article from eLearning Industry breaks down what microlearning is, why it works, and how it supports better knowledge retention. By delivering content in short, focused bursts, microlearning makes it easier for learners to stay engaged, absorb information, and apply it quickly. The piece also shares practical benefits and best practices for designing effective bite sized learning experiences.
💡Focus each microlearning module on one clear objective.
Every month, we spotlight someone using the Moodle platform in creative, impactful ways. Have a story of your own? We’d love to hear it!
"Thoughtful design really does change the learning experience in ways people don’t always see."
When Liam Aldan began redesigning courses at Divine Word University in Papua New Guinea, he focused on clarity, structure and real student needs. Instead of simply building courses, he worked alongside academic staff to create meaningful learning experiences that were easier to navigate and more engaging.
Over time, Moodle became a vibrant space for conversation, multimedia learning and improved assessments. For Liam, each redesigned course felt like opening a window, bringing more light, structure and confidence to both students and lecturers.
💡Small design shifts can unlock powerful moments of understanding.
In this episode of The Moodle Podcast, hosts Shalimar Anderson and Dan Lehner sit down with Liz Starbuck Greer to unpack the idea of digital capital and why access alone is not enough. From confidence and skills to community and support, the conversation challenges us to rethink what learners really need to thrive online.
💡Access is just the starting point. What truly matters is whether learners feel capable, supported, and ready to engage.
Want to listen along? Follow the Moodle Podcast, grab your headphones, and settle in for some great conversations. We’ll see you there!
