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Resources and updates

Resources and updates

Useful guidance, not noise.

Guides, practical reference sheets and lab notes to better understand Moodle, IOMAD, instructional design and the digital architectures supporting learning.

Quick reference sheets

Three frequently asked questions.

These first resources provide a brief, structured answer. They may later develop into detailed guides, tutorials or courses.

Architecture · 5 minutes

Moodle, CRM or WordPress: who does what?

An architecture becomes clearer when each system has a primary responsibility.

  • WordPress presents and converts
  • The CRM manages relationships and offerings
  • Moodle delivers and tracks learning
  • Support handles requests
Read the key takeaway

Avoid asking Moodle to become your public website, CRM and transaction tool all at once. Connections are useful, but responsibilities must remain explicit.

Moodle · 6 minutes

Before adding a plugin

A plugin can meet a real need, but it also adds a maintenance responsibility.

  • Check Moodle’s native tool
  • Confirm compatibility
  • Test outside production
  • Plan for updates
Read the key takeaway

The best plugin is not the one with the most features. It is the one that meets the need with realistic maintenance, consistent permissions and integration that follows Moodle standards.

Method · 4 minutes

Why create a lab?

A lab lets you learn and validate an idea without using real data or putting production at risk.

  • Fictional scenarios
  • Repeatable tests
  • Concrete demonstrations
  • Documented decisions
Read the key takeaway

A lab is excellent for confirming pathways and business rules. However, it does not replace the security, load and governance checks required before deployment.

Professionals analyzing resources, documents and digital practices
Areas to watch

Follow what truly changes practice.

The aim is not to comment on every new development. A resource deserves publication when it helps explain a decision, avoid a mistake or use a tool better.

01 · PLATFORMS

Moodle and IOMAD

Versions, native features, administration, plugins and sustainable practices.

02 · LEARNING

Instructional design

Structure, engagement, assessment, accessibility and transfer of learning.

03 · ECOSYSTEMS

CRM, web and support

System roles, data exchanges and enrolment journeys.

04 · FIELDWORK

Lab notes

Tests, limitations encountered, fixes and reusable lessons.

Before taking action

A short check often prevents a long detour.

Is the need clearly stated?Start with the expected outcome rather than the name of a tool.

Does Moodle already have the feature?Prioritize native mechanisms when they properly meet the need.

Can the test be conducted outside production?Use a test environment and fictional data.

Is future maintenance realistic?Consider versions, permissions, documentation and responsibilities.
Publishing principles

A resource should remain useful after publication.

The content of this library will follow four simple principles.

Practical

Examples, decisions and actions rather than accumulated jargon.

Honest

Limitations, assumptions and project statuses are clearly stated.

Traceable

Important versions and dates will be specified when the topic evolves.

Respectful

No confidential information or client data is needed.

Explore further: the blog

The resource centre provides quick guidance. The blog develops ideas, documents experiments and shares deeper analysis.

A practical question?

It could become the next useful resource.

If a Moodle, IOMAD or instructional design question keeps coming up in your organization, it may deserve a clear, reusable reference sheet.

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