Who doesn't like getting a certificate? All students, and usually boys who play it cool and pretend not to be bothered, actually feel proud to be recognized for their achievements. So having Moodle produce a personalized certificate will give them a real buzz, whether they admit it or not. Why not try to get the optional certificate module for your Moodle? You decide the criteria for students obtaining the certificate, and you can customize its appearance. Once the student has been awarded the completion certificate, the student clicks on a link in the course home page to receive his/her certificate as a pdf file—which they can save or print. Do you remember Joe from Chapter 8, who claimed that he couldn't work on Moodle as he didn't have MS Word? Even he made it to the end, and here's his certificate to prove it:
A nice touch, isn't it? The certificate can be made even more attractive if you spend some time on it. You can alter the color...