Summary

Whether in a classroom or online, managing a successful course requires two-way communication between the teacher and students. Constantly monitoring the course logs and grades gives you an early indication that a class may need a mid-course correction. You can use questions, surveys, and chats to discover specific problems and challenges that the students are facing. After bringing the course back on track, custom grading scales, extra credit, and curves can help you equalize the grades. When teaching online, make a habit of checking the logs and grades often.

Now that you have worked your way through this entire book, you have a basic toolset for creating, delivering, and managing a successful online course in Moodle. But you don't need to do it alone! When you need help with Moodle, there are many good resources.

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