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Release of Koha 23.11

Catalyst Rōpū kohinga is delighted to join the Koha community in celebrating the release of Koha 23.11. This release contains 10 new features, 330 enhancements, and 573 bug and security fixes.

3 easy ways to improve web accessibility in Koha

Wainui Witikia-Park, Rōpū kohinga Developer, shares three ways that improving accessibility in Koha delivers a big impact.

9 tips to fix your Moodle hosting issues

Keep your Moodle LMS secure and reliable. Learn how to spot and fix common hosting issues without disrupting student learning.

What is WCAG?

By the end of this post, you’ll have a good understanding of what WCAG is, the four principles of WCAG, and actionable tips to get started.

Continuous integration as a service (CIaaS) for your LMS

Did you know Continuous Integration as a Service (CIaaS) can help you overcome these issues? Learn more about what CIaaS is below.

Guide to ePortfolios

This blog post is your introductory guide to ePortfolios and how they enrich learning through reflection.

4 best Tōtara plugins by Catalyst to improve your LMS

Enhancing your online learning courses in Tōtara Learn is easy when you use some of the best LMS plugins. As a Tōtara Platinum Partner, Catalyst provides an exclusive suite of LMS plugins for our clients.

Koha tips and tricks 6

Aleisha Amohia, Rōpū kohinga Technical Lead, covers using the patron search more effectively, displaying custom library information from the OPAC holdings display and sponsoring fixes.

10 tips for hosting your Moodle LMS

Check out our 10 tips for hosting your Moodle LMS securely.

How to create a course in Moodle

Want to learn how to create your next course in Moodle LMS? Read this step-by-step tutorial and learn what to consider when making good eLearning content.

Tikanga Māori, open source and libraries

This article provides a recap on Chris Cormack and Aleisha Amohia's presentation 'ka mua, ka muri' at the LIANZA conference in 2023.

5 tips for customising Moodle

Discover 5 easy tips to customise your Moodle LMS and create a learning experience tailored to your students’ needs.

Build an accessible website with Catalyst Starter

An accessible website ensures the same level of access to information for everyone meaning there are no barriers to information and services.

Bring your organisation's brand to life in Mahara ePortfolio

Mahara is an ideal solution for people who need a portfolio platform that fully integrates with their learning platform ecosystem. Read on as we discuss how graphic design and theming in Mahara can be achieved.

LIANZA 2023 Conference: Day Three Highlights

Aleisha is the Technical Lead for Rōpū kohinga at Catalyst IT, and is excited to be in Christchurch for the three-day event. This blog is about some of her highlights from day three.

LIANZA 2023 Conference: Day Two Highlights

Aleisha is excited to be at Te Pae Convention Centre in Ōtautahi, Christchurch for the three-day event and is sharing some of her highlights from day two.

LIANZA 2023 Conference: Day One Highlights

Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa, Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa Conference is one of the largest gatherings for librarians and information professionals in New Zealand.

How do I choose the right Content Management System (CMS)?

There can be a lot to consider when trying to choose the right CMS solution. So, we’ve compiled a list of ‘what to look for in a CMS’ to get you started.