Category: LMS Hosting & Technical Tips

AR and VR in Education Explained with Real Classrooms in Mind If you’ve ever watched a student light up during a hands-on activity, you already understand the power of immersive learning. That’s what makes Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) so compelling for education. These technologies are no longer just flashy add-ons—they’re changing how…

How Interactive Simulations and Scenario-Based Learning Bring Lessons to Life If you’ve ever sat through a dry, text-heavy online course and wondered, “Is anyone actually learning anything?”, you’re not alone. That’s where interactive simulations and scenario-based learning come in. These approaches shift learners from passive recipients to active problem-solvers—engaging their critical thinking, curiosity, and decision-making…

Essential Steps for Creating a Successful eLearning Course Building an effective eLearning course isn’t about dumping slides into a learning management system and hoping learners stay awake. It’s a strategic process that blends learning science, content development, and digital tools to meet both educational goals and user expectations. Whether you’re designing internal training, onboarding modules,…

Why Your LMS Site Needs an SSL Certificate Now, Not Later If you’re running a Learning Management System for students or staff—whether in a school, university, or corporate setting—there’s one security feature you absolutely can’t ignore: the SSL certificate. It builds trust, protects user data, and keeps you compliant with key regulations like GDPR and…

Building Stronger Learning Communities Inside Your LMS If your Learning Management System (LMS) feels more like a static archive than a thriving learning space, you’re not alone. Many organisations set up their LMS with the best intentions—only to see learner engagement flatline. But here’s the good news: creating active learning communities within your LMS can…

Pukunui LMS for Employee Training That Drives Success Employee training isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a core business function that affects productivity, retention, and culture. And if you’re relying on scattered policies, slide decks, or outdated systems, chances are you’re leaving a lot on the table. That’s where a robust learning environment like Pukunui’s Learning Management…

How Long Does It Take to Build an eLearning Course? A Realistic Look at Development Time If you’re planning an elearning project and wondering how long it actually takes to create meaningful online training, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions our team at Pukunui hears is: “How long does it take to…

Smart Choices for LMS Hosting with the Moodle™ Software Platform Choosing the right LMS hosting solution for your Moodle™ software platform can make or break the learning experience. Whether you’re running corporate training, higher education programs, or an elearning website, the hosting service you pick impacts everything—loading speed, security, system uptime, and even user engagement.…

Making Induction Training Work: Smart Strategies for Modern Teams Starting a new job can feel like drinking from a firehose. There’s a flood of names to remember, procedures to follow, and systems to get your head around—not to mention office coffee quirks. This is where a solid induction training programme pays dividends. It’s not just…

Moodle Activities Block Overview with Tips on Settings, Display, and Navigation If you’re managing a course using the Moodle™ software, you’ve likely noticed how quickly things can pile up — quizzes, forums, glossaries, databases, announcements, assignments. It doesn’t take long before your course layout starts to feel like your sock drawer: technically functional, but nearly…

Learning Analytics and Educational Data in Higher Education Data doesn’t lie—and in teaching and learning, that’s more important than ever. Tracking how, when, and what students learn is no longer optional. It’s vital. That’s where learning analytics steps in. Think of it as educational data mining with purpose, extracting insights from the footprints learners leave…

How Students Cheat Using ChatGPT and Generative AI in E-Learning Since the release of ChatGPT, educators around the globe have seen a rising wave of concern — and let’s be honest, a fair bit of confusion — around how students use AI to cheat in online learning environments. It’s a sharp reminder that while artificial…

Smart Tips to Boost Security, Performance, and Usability on Your Moodle™-Based Learning Site Running a learning platform based on the Moodle™ software can be incredibly rewarding — but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re in charge of a corporate LMS, a university portal, or a multi-school education hub, ensuring your…

Why a Learning Management System is Essential for Scalable, Modern Training If you’re responsible for delivering training, managing professional development, or supporting digital learning — whether in education or the corporate world — you’ve probably heard about the advantages of a learning management system (LMS). But what exactly can it do for you, and where…

Why Elearning Still Matters (and Not Just During a Pandemic) Let’s get one thing out of the way: elearning wasn’t just a temporary fix for remote schooling or virtual onboarding during global lockdowns. It’s become a core strategy for delivering accessible, flexible training, especially for organisations trying to scale up without skyrocketing their budgets. At…

Global E-learning Market Growth and What It Means for You E-learning is no longer something only universities or big corporations care about. It’s now a global driver of education, corporate training, and even community development across industries. From bite-sized online tutorials to immersive, gamified virtual classrooms, e-learning has become a cornerstone of modern learning solutions.…

Managing storage effectively in Moodle is essential for maintaining optimal performance, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with data policies. In this blog post, we’ll explore various strategies to help you reduce storage usage in Moodle, complete with practical tips, examples, and reasons why these methods are effective. Regularly Clean Up Unused Courses and Data Archive…

Why Every Business Needs a Corporate LMS (and How to Choose One That Works) Corporate learning management isn’t just about ticking compliance boxes or delivering dry training sessions. For many modern companies, the right corporate learning management system (or corporate LMS) is the backbone of employee development, skill growth, and strategic workforce planning. When done…