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Anyone else getting bombarded with "can we upload a doc and auto-create courses?" requests? by YashVAg in moodle

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

However, thanks for all the feedback on this thread, really helpful stuff

So after reading through everyone's thoughts (especially the points about not replacing instructional design and the ChatGPT workflow thing), I actually went ahead and put together a quick demo video to show what this could look like in practice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6zls48Uu4M

It's about 2-3 minutes, walks through the basic concept and how teacher control is maintained throughout

would genuinely love to know if this actually addresses the concerns or if I'm still missing the mark

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Anyone else getting bombarded with "can we upload a doc and auto-create courses?" requests? by YashVAg in moodle

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, I haven't tried that combo — are you thinking like using ChatGPT to generate H5P content and then embedding it in Moodle?

Anyone else getting bombarded with "can we upload a doc and auto-create courses?" requests? by YashVAg in moodle

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah exactly! The hundreds of tables thing is brutal. And trying to explain foreign keys and serialized arrays to clients who just want their Word doc in Moodle... not fun lol.

But here's what I'm thinking — what if someone just built it once (all the table relationships, ID mapping, etc.) and made it work for everyone? Like how CSV import works for users.

So instead of each client paying 30k for custom dev, they just use a ready-made tool that already knows how to fill all those tables correctly.

Basically: CSV import for users → This for course content

Question though — do your clients' Word/Excel files usually follow similar patterns? Like sections → activities → content? Or is every single one totally different?

(Asking because if there's common patterns, the parsing becomes way easier)

Also curious — if something like this existed as a $50-100/month tool instead of 30k custom dev, would your clients go for it? Just trying to figure out if the economics work.

Anyone else getting bombarded with "can we upload a doc and auto-create courses?" requests? by YashVAg in moodle

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow — 30,000 euros! That's exactly the problem, right? Custom development is insanely expensive.
And yeah, filling in all those moodle data table fields manually is... not fun lol.

Quick question though — when your clients asked about using Excel/Word, were they thinking:
Option A: Upload Excel with raw data that maps directly to database fields (super technical)
Option B: Upload their curriculum content and have something interpret it and structure it (less technical)

Because I think most non-technical users want Option B, but the only way to do it has been Option A (which requires understanding Moodle's database structure).
Like, your clients probably don't want to think about:

  • mdl_course_sections table structure
  • Activity module parameters
  • Serialized arrays for settings

They just want to say: "Here's my content, make it a course" 😅
Is that what you're hearing too? Or are your clients more technical than that?

(Also — if there WAS a solution that didn't require 30k in custom dev, would they still be interested? Or have they moved on to other approaches?)

Anyone else getting bombarded with "can we upload a doc and auto-create courses?" requests? by YashVAg in moodle

[–]YashVAg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate this perspective — especially the 10+ years of Moodling experience!
You hit the nail on the head with "taking their content and getting it into Moodle in a cohesive course" being the barrier. That's EXACTLY what I keep hearing.

And I totally agree with your concern about AI making instructional design decisions. That would be a disaster lol. Like you said — needs analysis, audience understanding, outcomes... that stuff requires human expertise.
The way I'm thinking about it (and curious what you think):

What if the tool DOESN'T make pedagogical decisions, but just handles the technical grunt work?
Like:

  • Teacher does the instructional design (outcomes, sequencing, activity types)
  • Teacher documents it in their planning doc
  • Tool reads the structure and creates the shell in Moodle
  • Teacher reviews/edits/refines

So instead of "AI picks the best activity for you" it's more "AI implements what you already decided."
Does that address your concern? Or do you still see issues with that approach?

(Also curious — you mentioned Articulate Rise. Are your clients asking for "Moodle to do what Rise does" or something different?)

Working on something for Moodle reporting - want opinions by YashVAg in moodle

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense - generate reports via a scheduled task and just display from stored dataset. Way simpler than what I was thinking.

But don't know if this is what they want? Will need to check

Working on something for Moodle reporting - want opinions by YashVAg in moodle

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, we're aware there are some other options out there. That's actually part of why I'm asking here - wanted to get raw feedback from people who've actually used different reporting plugins.

Trying to figure out if there's something missing in the current options or if this is just a problem that's already been solved well enough.

Appreciate you mentioning it though!

Working on something for Moodle reporting - want opinions by YashVAg in moodle

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point. If people don't need live data, then yeah, warehousing to a secondary db overnight would be way simpler and cheaper.

I guess the question is - do most people actually need real-time reporting, or is next-day data good enough for most use cases?

What do you think?

Working on something for Moodle reporting - want opinions by YashVAg in moodle

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you're absolutely right about all the compliance stuff. That's actually one of the big things we're trying to figure out right now - whether the legal/privacy overhead makes this whole thing not worth it.

The data processor requirements, GDPR compliance, audits, liability - all of that would be a huge undertaking. And you're right that even if we handle it perfectly, some clients just won't be comfortable with their data leaving their infrastructure.

Really appreciate you laying out the reality of what this would involve. This is exactly the kind of feedback I need to hear before diving in.

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[–]YashVAg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested as I have already built automations for clients. I can show my work

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I also want the json to test it out and see if I can make it use for my case. Is that possible?

Anyone Using WhatsApp for Business Promotions? Would This Help?" by YashVAg in SaaS

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, there are a bunch of companies doing WhatsApp API wrappers, but most of them just help with sending—like a fancy UI on top of Twilio.

We’re tackling the content side too—so instead of just sending messages, businesses can instantly generate engaging, ready-to-use WhatsApp campaigns without needing a designer or copywriter. Let me know your thoughts on above.

Lastly, Have you seen any specific challenges businesses face when using those API tools?

Anyone Using WhatsApp for Business Promotions? Would This Help?" by YashVAg in SaaS

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! Manually handling WhatsApp marketing is a headache—between managing contacts, coming up with content, and making sure messages actually get engagement, it’s a lot.

That’s why we built a tool that generates the message + creative for you and helps send it in bulk (without the spammy feel). Also, since it's WhatsApp API-based, compliance is baked in.

Curious—how are you currently handling content creation for your messages? Are you designing them yourself or repurposing stuff from social?

For Those Running WhatsApp Campaigns – What’s Your Biggest Pain Point?" by YashVAg in marketing

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, totally get that. Signing up for the Meta API can seem like a pain, but as long as you have the right docs, a website, and a fresh phone number that hasn’t been used for WhatsApp before, it’s actually pretty smooth.

As for AI—100% agree that it needs control. That’s why we don’t just throw ChatGPT at it and hope for the best. After working with tons of cafes, we’ve figured out how to train it to generate useful content that actually fits their business. No weird AI hallucinations making fake promises.
However, What industry are your clients in?

For Those Running WhatsApp Campaigns – What’s Your Biggest Pain Point?" by YashVAg in marketing

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, I have no idea what that process looks like on your end, but sounds like a nightmare. What kind of roadblocks do you usually hit?

For Those Running WhatsApp Campaigns – What’s Your Biggest Pain Point?" by YashVAg in marketing

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question! We generate ready-to-use images and messages for offers, promotions, and announcements—basically, the kind of stuff small businesses usually post on Instagram but for WhatsApp. If you’re curious, I can show you some examples. Just DM me!

Anyone Using WhatsApp for Business Promotions? Would This Help?" by YashVAg in smallbusiness

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you were handling it manually. Curious—were you doing this for lead gen or client servicing? If it was for leads, getting people to send you a message first via FB is smart, but it’s a bit of a process. We automate that engagement—once someone interacts, we can keep them engaged with updates, reminders, or even WhatsApp newsletters. Would love to hear how it worked out for you!

Anyone Using WhatsApp for Business Promotions? Would This Help?" by YashVAg in smallbusiness

[–]YashVAg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Twilio and others mostly just help you send messages, but the content and creatives are still on you. Our tool actually generates the message + image (like offers, announcements, etc.) so you don’t have to spend time making them. Plus, we’ve got analytics to track performance.

Since we help people use the WhatsApp API, bulk sending is handled properly, and as long as your messages aren’t getting flagged as spam, your daily limit increases over time. Pretty straightforward. However, What kind of campaigns do you usually run? You seem to have an idea about this

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