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How to Migrate Thinkific to Iomad

Thinkific offers a streamlined cloud-based LMS that’s ideal for creators and small teams. But when you outgrow its limitations—whether it’s branding control, scalability, or multi-tenant features—Iomad, the enterprise extension of Moodle, becomes an excellent next step. This guide walks you through the migration process from Thinkific to Iomad, including strategic decisions, technical steps, and lessons...

Ways to Use Excel with Moodle

Excel remains a powerful, flexible tool for data manipulation and reporting — and when integrated effectively with Moodle, it can significantly enhance administrative efficiency, instructional design, and learner analytics. In this article, we explore practical use cases, integration methods, pros and cons of each approach, and when it’s time to move beyond spreadsheets.   I...

Strategies to Use Moodle SSO Options

Moodle’s flexibility allows users to log in using multiple Single Sign-On (SSO) providers, enhancing convenience and user management. In this article, we’ll explore when and why to use multiple SSO options in Moodle, discuss internal vs. external SSO, highlight compatible providers, and cover common setup pitfalls. Let’s dive in!   I am Director of Rahab...

Upgrading a multi-tenant Moodle installation using Iomad comes with its own set of considerations and challenges. Unlike standard Moodle setups, Iomad adds a layer of complexity due to its tenant-specific configurations. This article provides guidance on how to manage Iomad upgrades effectively. We’ll look at Iomad’s delayed release cycle, outline common issues, clarify the safe...

Strategies to Enable eCommerce on Moodle Iomad

For organizations using Moodle Iomad, the need to monetize training and courses across multiple clients (tenants) is increasingly common. But enabling eCommerce in a multi-tenant Moodle environment isn’t always straightforward—especially if you want each tenant to control their own store or checkout experience. This article explores various strategies for integrating eCommerce with Moodle Iomad, compares...

Moodle File Upload Errors: Diagnosis and Fixes

Uploading files is one of the core functions of Moodle, whether you’re adding PDFs for course reading, SCORM packages for interactive learning, or video lectures to enhance engagement. When the upload fails, it can grind progress to a halt and frustrate educators and learners alike. In this article, we’ll walk through common causes and effective...

Moodle Maintenance Strategy

​Maintaining a Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) is crucial for ensuring optimal performance, security, and user satisfaction. A well-structured maintenance strategy not only prevents unexpected downtimes but also enhances the overall learning experience. Here’s a comprehensive guide to developing an effective Moodle maintenance strategy.​   I am Director of Rahab Ministry (a program of Youth...

Moodle Multi-tenancy Plugins

Moodle’s open-source architecture enables a range of approaches for supporting multi-tenancy. Organizations can tailor their learning management system to serve multiple user groups with individualized branding and administrative settings—all within a single installation. In this article, we explore the various ways to achieve multi-tenancy in Moodle, examine the available themes and plugins that support these...

Alternatives to Moodle Workplace

Moodle Workplace is popular for its advanced multi-tenancy and corporate-oriented features. However, some organizations may seek cost-effective or customizable alternatives using Moodle core and available plugins. This article outlines common use cases for Moodle Workplace and demonstrates how these can be effectively delivered through Moodle core combined with specific plugins.   I am Director of...