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How an open source engine assesses damage to NZ homes from natural disasters
02 Apr 2025, 12:24 PMDiscover the award-winning platform that provides detailed insights into the potential impact of natural hazards like earthquakes, floods and cyclones in Aotearoa.

How to check your website's accessibility
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What is WCAG?
Dec 7, 2023, 12:10 AMBy the end of this post, you’ll have a good understanding of what it is, the four principles of WCAG, and actionable tips to get started.

Continuous integration as a service (CIaaS) for your LMS
Dec 6, 2023, 9:00 AMDid you know Continuous Integration as a Service (CIaaS) can help you overcome these issues? Learn more about what CIaaS is below.

Guide to ePortfolios
Dec 4, 2023, 9:00 AMThis blog post is your introductory guide to ePortfolios and how they enrich learning through reflection.

5 tips to successfully manage your LMS content
Nov 28, 2023, 9:00 AM
4 best Tōtara plugins by Catalyst to improve your LMS
Nov 28, 2023, 9:00 AMEnhancing 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
Nov 24, 2023, 9:00 AMAleisha 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
Nov 17, 2023, 9:00 AMCheck out our 10 tips for hosting your Moodle LMS securely.

How to create a course in Moodle
Nov 16, 2023, 9:00 AMWant 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
Nov 16, 2023, 9:00 AMThis 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
Nov 15, 2023, 9:00 AMDiscover 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
Nov 15, 2023, 9:00 AMAn 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
Nov 6, 2023, 9:00 AMMahara 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
Nov 3, 2023, 9:00 AMAleisha 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
Nov 2, 2023, 2:42 PMAleisha 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
Nov 1, 2023, 9:00 AMTe 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)?
Oct 31, 2023, 9:00 AMThere 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.

What is the Mahara portfolio platform
Oct 26, 2023, 9:00 AMThis article explains what the Mahara portfolio is and outlines its key benefits.

A day in the life of a Developer
Oct 20, 2023, 3:24 PM
10 Moodle plugins you need to use
Oct 19, 2023, 9:00 AMWe’ve compiled a list of our top 10 Moodle plugins to help students and teachers with their eLearning experience.

SCORM Expert: Stop publishing new SCORM content
Oct 17, 2023, 3:32 PMDan Marsden has been a global SCORM expert for over a decade. He's advocating for educators to stop publishing new SCORM content and instead use more modern tools.