This document discusses balancing innovation and routine use of Moodle. It notes that innovation is a multi-stage process of developing new or improved products, services, or processes to advance an organization. When researching innovation in Moodle, we should define requirements, provide tools, and understand impacts. The document also examines teacher and course uptake of Moodle, noting that adoption rates don't indicate quality of adoption. It lists five questions about innovations: can they be experimented with without commitment; is their purpose and use understood; are they better than previous systems; do they negatively affect teaching values; and are benefits visible to others? Balancing resources, addressing usability, negotiating novelties, and discussing values could increase adoption across user groups.