At Catalyst, we believe that improving your Moodle platform starts with understanding where you are today. That’s why we created the Moodle Maturity Framework a free, structured self-assessment tool designed to help institutions evaluate how effectively Moodle supports their teaching, learning, and organisational goals. Based on six key domains aligned with JISC’s Digital Maturity Framework, it enables a holistic review of your Moodle setup and highlights areas for growth
When it comes to evaluating your Moodle platform, one perspective isn’t enough. Your Moodle Maturity Report is most powerful when it’s shaped by insights from across your institution. In this post, Dr Mark Glynn, Head of Business Development EMEA, explains why collaboration is critical and how bringing the right people together leads to more accurate evaluations, greater alignment, and better strategic decisions.
The Risk of Working in Silos
Often, Moodle reviews are led by a single team, usually IT or digital learning. While these teams offer valuable input, they don’t see the whole picture.
- IT might know the platform is stable and secure, but are students and educators making the most of it?
- Academics may be frustrated by course setup, but unaware of the custom tools available to support them.
- Leadership may not fully understand the platform’s impact on strategic goals.
When these voices aren’t included, institutions risk overlooking critical gaps or missing opportunities to amplify success.
Who Should Be Involved?
For a complete Moodle review, bring together a cross-functional group including:
- IT Teams – for insights into system performance, security, and scalability
- Learning Technologists – for platform design, accessibility, and tool adoption
- Academic Staff – for course experience, teaching impact, and student feedback
- Institutional Leadership – to align findings with strategic goals
- Support Staff or Trainers – to provide input on user support and onboarding processes
Dr Mark Glynn adds: “Learning Management Systems are critical systems for a university – every student engages with them, most on a daily basis. So as with any critical system, it is important to get all stakeholders involved in discussions, give it the strategic priority that it merits and constantly evaluate it to ensure that it is meeting your goals and the needs of the users.“
How Collaboration Enhances the Moodle Maturity Assessment
Involving multiple stakeholders doesn’t just create a better report, it also:
- Builds shared ownership of digital learning improvements
- Reduces disconnect between platform capabilities and actual use
- Encourages buy-in for changes or improvements
- Uncovers previously unseen patterns or barriers
- Aligns improvement efforts with the needs of both staff and students
Getting Started: 3 Practical Steps
- Identify Your Stakeholders Early
Invite participants from across your digital learning ecosystem and set clear expectations for their input. - Use the Moodle Maturity Framework as a Shared Language
The six maturity domains give every stakeholder a common reference point to reflect on their experience. - Facilitate Open Dialogue
Encourage collaborative discussions, not just survey responses. Workshops, cross-department meetings, or guided sessions with our Digital Learning Consultants can help bring insights together.
Mark’s tip: “We often support institutions in running these sessions. A single conversation between departments can not just unlock powerful opportunities for improvement, but also highlight where you are performing well with your LMS. The ones that are most effective are those that involve the student’s voice”
Shared ideas bring shared success
A Moodle review isn’t just a technical check-up, it’s an opportunity to bring your teams together around a shared vision for teaching and learning.
When the right people are involved, the outcomes aren’t just more accurate, they’re more impactful.
Ready to run a collaborative Moodle Maturity Review?
