In this chapter, we have introduced the idea that Moodle is a superb platform on which to base a significant element of your History teaching. If your students need supplementary assistance beyond the exercise books, folders, and textbooks then it lends itself to this. If challenging and extending your brightest students is an issue for you then Moodle is packed with opportunities to develop their independent learning skills. If you want to develop their ability to collaborate in their learning to drive up standards and expectations, then this piece of software makes it possible. Key to any success is the drive and desire of the individual teacher to apply knowledge and expertise and so make tasks and activities relevant, rewarding, and meaningful. We have:
Looked at some different course formats such as topic, weekly and social that are available to teachers when they embark upon building their first courses
Discussed how to set up courses and enrol students
Created a simple forum that draws pupils to the course at an early stage
Added labels to a course that can now can be adapted, extended, and moulded to produce interactive, reflective, and collaborative forms of learning
In the next chapter, we shall look at the use of images to make the course more attractive and appealing. We shall also add features to the course that change frequently, thus creating the impression of a vibrant and dynamic course.