Pukunui 2026 Webinar Series: Exploring Edwiser for a Smarter Moodle™ Experience
In the third instalment of the Pukunui 2026 webinar series, we hosted an in-depth session on the Edwiser suite, featuring guest speaker Rushi, an Edwiser product specialist.
This session focused on transforming the standard Moodle interface into a more refined and commercially viable learning environment. It explored how organisations can bridge the gap between Moodle’s robust backend capabilities and modern user expectations, particularly in terms of user experience, mobile responsiveness, and performance.
Participants were introduced to a practical approach to enhancing Moodle through a combination of design, monetisation, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Takeaways from the Session
Prioritising user experience
The Edwiser RemUI theme introduces a drag-and-drop page builder with more than 150 pre-built blocks. This allows users without technical expertise to design professional and visually engaging homepages and dashboards with ease.
Simplified course monetisation
With Edwiser Store, organisations can sell courses directly within Moodle using Stripe or PayPal. This eliminates the need for external integrations such as WordPress or WooCommerce, resulting in a more streamlined and manageable setup.
From data to actionable insight
Edwiser Reports shifts the focus from raw data logs to meaningful visual dashboards. Administrators can better understand learner engagement, including how much time users spend on specific learning activities.
Designing for mobile and accessibility
As mobile usage continues to increase, having a fully responsive platform is essential. The session also highlighted accessibility features, such as dark mode, that enhance comfort and usability for learners.
Watch the Recording
Experience the full demonstration and technical walkthrough by watching the recording below:
Key Moments from the Recording
[00:04] Introduction and Pukunui’s direction
Iza (Host) shares Pukunui’s journey and its commitment to moving beyond a standard Moodle setup towards a more impactful digital learning environment.
[15:05] Addressing the learner experience challenge
Rushi discusses common challenges in Moodle environments, including navigation complexity and limitations in mobile responsiveness that may affect learner engagement.
[18:25] Live demonstration of the page builder
A practical walkthrough shows how a professional Moodle homepage can be created within minutes using pre-designed layouts, without requiring coding knowledge.
[22:34] Branding through visual personalisation
The Smart Colours feature is introduced, demonstrating how consistent branding can be applied automatically across the platform.
[31:25] Monetisation through Edwiser Store
The session demonstrates how to set course pricing, apply promotional discounts, and integrate preview content while maintaining a seamless user experience within Moodle.
[46:05] Visual reporting and engagement tracking
The Time Spent metric is highlighted as a valuable tool for understanding how learners interact with course content.
[50:06] Looking ahead to AI-driven reporting
Participants were given a preview of upcoming AI-powered reporting capabilities, where reports can be generated using simple prompts.
Q&A Highlights
Q: How do these reports handle large datasets with years of historical data?
A: To maintain system performance, Edwiser is moving towards a separate server architecture for data processing. Users can also filter reports by specific date ranges to ensure efficient queries.
Q: Can homepage content be customised for different groups of learners?
A: Yes. Dynamic blocks support Moodle groups and cohorts, allowing content to be displayed based on user segmentation.
Q: Does the theme automatically track learner progress?
A: The theme provides visual elements such as progress indicators. However, course completion tracking must be enabled within Moodle settings for this data to be reflected.
Q: Are competency reports included in the current reporting features?
A: Competency reports are not currently part of the core reporting tools, although they may be considered in future developments based on user feedback.
This session provided a clear and practical direction for organisations aiming to modernise their Moodle platforms in 2026. By focusing on three key areas, namely the experience layer through RemUI, the monetisation layer through Edwiser Store, and the intelligence layer through Edwiser Reports, institutions can create a more engaging and effective learning environment.
We would also like to thank Rushi for sharing valuable insights, and to all participants for their active involvement. Stay tuned for upcoming sessions in the Pukunui 2026 webinar series as we continue to explore innovations in digital learning.
