In this episode, podcast host Kristina Hoeppner, MA, who is the Mahara Project Lead and Product Manager, shares how a feature makes into the application, using a couple of recent examples from Mahara 25.04 that will be released by the end of April 2025.

Mahara 25.04 will have a number of great new features available that enhance portfolio practice and also help teaching and support staff in their roles.

Connect with Kristina

• LinkedIn
• Mastodon
• Send a message via the Mahara community website

Resources

• Tree swing story
  • Cartoon
  • History of the cartoon
• Origin of the CPD plugin
• Wireframes as result of the usability review
• Mock-ups for Mahara 26.04
• Mahara roadmap
• Announcement of the Mahara 25.04 preview
• Presentation 'Who creates open source software?'
• Upcoming Mahara events
• Events by AAEEBL
• Recording of the 'New features in Mahara 25.04' webinar

Related episodes

• Monash University
  • Dr Ingrid D'Souza: Creativity and lifelong portfolios
  • Assoc Prof Dr Zala Volcic: Develop community, relationships, and compassion
  • Jamie Robinson, MEd: Portfolio boot camp for educators
• Programmatic design and assessment
  • Kate Mitchell, MEd: Deliberate and programmatic design
  • Dr Mark Glynn, PFHEA: Take a programmatic approach to assessment with portfolios

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Production information
Production: Catalyst IT
Host: Kristina Hoeppner
Artwork: Evonne Cheung
Music: The Mahara tune by Josh Woodward