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 Moodle makes student orientation more connected and successful.
  
• Discover why analogue hobbies are making a comeback.
  
• A practical guide to building a more adaptable learning ecosystem.
  

Let's get learning!

💬 What we’re talking about

How can you help new students feel confident before they even step onto campus? At MoodleMoot Global, Annabella Stover (Dublin City University) and Sam Taylor (Catalyst IT) shared how they turned student orientation into a year-round Moodle experience.

"Students deeply appreciated the sense of community and belonging."

Using Moodle, the team combined bite-sized learning, gamification, personalised guidance and learning pathways to reduce information overload while building confidence, belonging and student success. The session offers practical ideas for any institution looking to create a more engaging and supportive onboarding experience.

📚 Have your say

A great onboarding experience helps students feel confident, connected and ready to learn. At MoodleMoot Global 2025, Annabella and Sam shared how they use Moodle to support students from the moment they accept their offer.

🤔  Which LMS feature makes the biggest difference during student onboarding?

💡Last month's results are in!

Last month, we asked: Which accessibility improvement has the biggest impact in your courses?

• 🎦 Video captions --> 27%

• 📱 Mobile-friendly design --> 26%

• 🎨 Better colour contrast --> 5%

• 📃 Clear page structure --> 42%

We heard you: Based on your answers, course creators should prioritise clear page structure so learners can navigate content more easily and confidently.

📚 What we're reading

When did your free time start feeling like more screen time?

This article explores why tactile hobbies such as gardening, cooking, crafting and puzzles are making a comeback. As more of daily life moves online, these slower, hands-on activities offer a way to step away from constant scrolling, reconnect with the physical world and use our attention more intentionally. Going analogue does not mean abandoning technology, but creating small screen-free moments that can make life feel calmer and fuller.

💡A good way to recharge is to put down the screen and pick up something real.

🌟 Moodle Marketplace is here!

We’re happy to announce that Moodle Marketplace is now the new home for Moodle plugins and integrations. Explore trusted tools designed to extend your site, enhance learning experiences and help you get even more from Moodle.

Is your learning ecosystem ready for what's next?

 
AI, compliance, changing learner expectations... none of these are one-time challenges. Our new Design for change guide explores what makes a learning ecosystem adaptable — and includes practical worksheets and a self-assessment to help you see where your own ecosystem stands.

🔔Save the date for MoodleMoot Australia 2026

MoodleMoot events are perfect opportunities to connect with your fellow Moodle enthusiasts, share ideas and learn from experts in the field. Whether you are using or considering Moodle as your LMS, we invite you to join us at MoodleMoot Australia 2026 to connect with the Moodle community in the APAC region, discover new possibilities of the Moodle products, and set the stage for your organisation’s future edtech innovations. #MootAU26

📅 24 November 2026
📍 Collins Square Events Centre, Melbourne, Australia

👉 Explore the event

☕ For your next coffee break

• 🖱️ Need a break from scrolling? Try picking up a hobby instead.
• 🦇 Which country is home to Batman province? Hint: It's not Gotham.

• 🤔 Feeling unmotivated? You might be thinking about it backwards.

Happy learning! 🙌🎓

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