Instructor Guide

1: Getting Started

Steps to begin your course:
- Enter your course page.
- Click on Turn editing on.
- Review the course layout (Weekly or Topic format).
- Make sure your course is ready for content upload.

📌 It is recommended to organize your course before adding materials.

2: Course Structure

Organizing your course:
- Divide your course into sections such as:
- Weekly format (Week 1, Week 2, etc.)
- Topic format (Chapter 1, Chapter 2, etc.)

📌 Each section should represent a clear part of your course content.

3: Adding Course Materials

To add materials:
1. Click on Add an activity or resource.
2. Choose one of the following:

- File: Upload PDF, Word, or PowerPoint files.
- URL: Add links to videos or external resources.
- Page: Write lecture notes directly.

📌 Always provide clear titles for your materials.

4: Organizing Materials

Recommended structure for each section:
- Introduction
- Lecture file
- Video or additional resource
- Practice or exercise

📌 This helps students follow the lesson easily.

5: Assignments

To create an assignment:

Click Add activity → Assignment
Enter the title and instructions
Set the deadline
Define grading
Save

📌 Make sure instructions are clear for students.

6: Quizzes (Exams)

To create a quiz:
1. Click Add activity → Quiz.
2. Set the time and availability.
3. Add questions.

Question types:
- Multiple choice
- True/False
- Essay

📌 Always review quiz settings before publishing.

7:Gradebook Management Guide

This guide is designed to help instructors and course administrators manage, configure, and review student grades in the IOMAD Gradebook.

Accessing the Gradebook

To access the Gradebook, follow these steps:

Log in to the system.
Navigate to My Courses.
Select the desired course.
Enable Edit Mode.
Click on the Grades tab.

You will now enter the Gradebook section.

Navigate to My Courses.

Enable Edit Mode.

Click on the Grades tab.

Grade Report

The Grader Report allows you to:

View grades for all students.
Check each student's overall grade.
Review grades for individual activities such as:
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Lessons

To access the Grade Report:

Click Grader Report.
Select Gradebook Setup from the dropdown menu.

Gradebook Setup

The Gradebook Setup section allows you to:

Create grade categories.
Assign weight percentages to categories.
Configure the grading structure for the course.

Example Grading Structure

Category	Weight
Lessons	10%
Quizzes	30%
Assignments	60%

Creating a Category

To create a new category:

Click Add.
Select Add Category.
Enter a category name (for example: Lessons).
Click Show More.
Enable Weight Adjusted.
Enter the desired percentage in the Weight field (for example: 10).
Click Save Changes.

Repeat the same process for all required categories.

Click Add.	Select Add Category.	Enter a category name (for example: Lessons). Click Show More.

Enable Weight Adjusted. Enter the desired percentage in the Weight field (for example: 10). Click Save Changes.

Assigning Activities to Categories

When creating a new activity or resource, make sure to select the appropriate category. This ensures that grades are calculated correctly according to the grading structure.

Examples:

Lessons → Lessons Category
Quizzes → Quizzes Category
Assignments → Assignments Category

Important Notes

Ensure that all category weights are configured correctly; otherwise, the final grades may be calculated incorrectly.
Always click Save Changes after making modifications.
Verify that all graded activities are assigned to the correct categories.
Review the Gradebook setup periodically to ensure grading accuracy and consistency.

8: Exams and Gradings

Moodle Course-Level Exam and Grading Documentation

1. Introduction

This document explains how exams and grading work at the course level in Moodle. It covers the procedures for creating exams, configuring grading methods, managing submissions, grading students, and publishing results.

2. Overview of Moodle Exam and Grading System

Moodle provides a complete Learning Management System (LMS) for managing assessments and grades. At the course level, instructors can:

Create quizzes and exams
Add assignments and activities
Configure grading scales and gradebooks
Evaluate student performance
Publish grades and feedback
Track course progress

The grading system in Moodle is centralized through the Gradebook, where all assessments and scores are collected automatically.

3. Types of Assessments in Moodle

Moodle supports different assessment methods:

Assessment Type	Description
Quiz	Online exams with objective or subjective questions
Assignment	File uploads, essays, reports, or projects
Forum Grading	Participation-based grading
Workshop	Peer assessment activities
Manual Grade Item	Instructor-entered grades
Attendance	Attendance-based evaluation

4. Procedure: Creating an Exam (Quiz)

Step 1: Access the Course

Log in to Moodle.
Open the required course.
Turn on Edit Mode.

Step 2: Add a Quiz Activity

Click Add an activity or resource.
Select Quiz.
Click Add.

Step 3: Configure Quiz Settings

General Settings

Enter quiz name
Add description/instructions

Timing Settings

Configure:

Open date
Close date
Time limit

Grade Settings

Configure:

Number of attempts
Grading method

Highest grade
Average grade
First attempt
Last attempt

Layout Settings

Questions per page
Navigation method

Question Behavior

Shuffle questions
Shuffle answers
Deferred feedback
Immediate feedback

Review Options

Control what students can see:

Marks
Correct answers
Feedback

Security Settings

Optional settings:

Browser security
Password protection
IP restrictions

Step 4: Save the Quiz

Click:

Save and display

Step 5: Add Questions

Click Edit quiz.
Select Add question.
Choose question type.

Common Question Types

Question Type	Description
Multiple Choice	Single or multiple answers
True/False	Binary answer
Short Answer	Text-based response
Essay	Long written answer
Matching	Match items
Numerical	Numeric answers

Step 6: Set Marks

For each question:

Assign marks
Define correct answers
Configure penalties if applicable

Moodle automatically calculates the total quiz score.

5. Exam Attempt Process for Students

Student Workflow

Student logs into Moodle.
Opens the course.
Clicks the quiz/exam.
Starts attempt.
Answers questions.
Submits exam.

Auto-Save Feature

Moodle automatically saves responses during the attempt.

Submission Confirmation

Students receive:

Submission confirmation message
Attempt summary

6. Automatic Grading in Moodle

Auto-Graded Questions

The following question types are graded automatically:

Multiple Choice
True/False
Matching
Numerical
Short Answer

Process

Student submits quiz.
Moodle checks answers.
Scores are calculated instantly.
Grades are transferred to Gradebook.

7. Manual Grading Process

Questions Requiring Manual Grading

Essay questions
File uploads
Long text assignments

Procedure

Open quiz.
Select Results.
Open Manual grading.
Review student responses.
Enter marks and feedback.
Save grades.

8. Assignment Grading Procedure

Step 1: Create Assignment

Add activity/resource.
Select Assignment.
Configure settings.

Important Settings

Submission type
Due date
Maximum file size
Allowed file types
Grade type
Maximum grade

Step 2: Student Submission

Students:

Upload files
Submit online text
Confirm submission

Step 3: Grade Submissions

Open assignment.
Click View all submissions.
Open student submission.
Review files.
Enter:

Grade
Feedback comments

Save changes.

9. Moodle Gradebook System

Purpose of Gradebook

The Gradebook stores all student grades for the course.

It supports:

Automatic grade calculations
Weighted grading
Category-based grading
Final grade computation

Accessing Gradebook

Open course.
Navigate to:

Grades

Gradebook Features

Feature	Description
Grade Categories	Organize assessments
Aggregation Methods	Calculate totals
Weighting	Assign percentage weight
Grade History	Track grade changes
Export Grades	Download grades in Excel/CSV

10. Grading Methods in Moodle

Common Aggregation Methods

Natural

Automatically sums grades.

Weighted Mean

Calculates grades based on percentages.

Example:

Component	Weight
Assignments	30%
Midterm Exam	30%
Final Exam	40%

Simple Weighted Mean

Weights grades according to maximum marks.

Highest Grade

Uses highest score among attempts.

11. Final Grade Calculation

Example Calculation

Assessment	Marks Obtained	Weight
Assignment	80/100	30%
Midterm	70/100	30%
Final Exam	90/100	40%

Final Grade Formula

Final Grade =

(80 × 0.30) + (70 × 0.30) + (90 × 0.40)

= 24 + 21 + 36

= 81%

12. Feedback and Result Publishing

Instructor Actions

Instructors can:

Release grades immediately
Hide grades until review is complete
Add personalized feedback
Publish answer review

Student View

Students can:

View grades
Read feedback
Review attempts (if enabled)

13. Exam Security Features

Moodle supports several security measures:

Feature	Purpose
Time Limit	Restrict exam duration
Question Shuffle	Reduce cheating
Browser Security	Prevent navigation
Password Protection	Secure exam access
IP Restriction	Limit access locations
Safe Exam Browser	Lock down environment

14. Reports and Analytics

Moodle provides detailed reports for instructors.

Available Reports

Report Type	Description
Quiz Statistics	Question performance
Attempt Report	Student attempts
Grade Report	Overall grades
Activity Completion	Course progress
Logs	User activity tracking

15. Best Practices

For Exams

Use question banks
Shuffle questions and answers
Set clear instructions
Test quizzes before publishing
Configure proper time limits

For Grading

Use grading rubrics
Provide feedback promptly
Verify gradebook settings
Use grade categories properly

16. Common Workflow Summary

Instructor Workflow

Create course activities
Configure grading settings
Publish exam/assignment
Monitor submissions
Grade responses
Release grades
Generate reports

Student Workflow

Access course
Attempt assessments
Submit responses
Receive grades and feedback

17. Conclusion

Moodle provides a powerful and flexible course-level exam and grading system that supports both automated and manual assessments. Through quizzes, assignments, and the Gradebook, instructors can efficiently manage student evaluations, calculate final grades, and provide feedback. The system also includes security, reporting, and analytics features that improve the overall assessment process.

9: Self-Paced Courses

Design of a Self-Paced Sequential Course in Moodle

1. Introduction

This document provides a detailed explanation of the design and implementation of a self-paced course within the Moodle Learning Management System. In this course structure, access to each learning unit is conditional upon the successful completion of the preceding unit. The primary objective of this design is to enforce a structured learning pathway and ensure that learners meet all prerequisite requirements before progressing.

2. Enabling Completion Tracking

2.1 Description

Completion Tracking is a core Moodle feature that allows monitoring of learner progress throughout a course.

2.2 Implementation Steps

Navigate to Course Settings
Enable the option:

Completion Tracking = Yes (Enabled)

2.3 Outcome

Once enabled, Moodle records the completion status of each activity, which can then be used to control access to subsequent content.

3. Defining Activity Completion Criteria

3.1 Description

Each activity within the course is configured with specific criteria that determine when it is considered “completed.”

3.2 Implementation Steps

For each activity:

Open Activity Settings
Configure the Activity Completion section

3.3 Types of Completion Criteria

Manual Completion: Learners manually mark the activity as complete
Automatic Completion, based on predefined conditions:

Activity viewed
Grade received
Minimum passing grade achieved

3.4 Example

For a Quiz activity:

Completion condition: Achieve a minimum score of 60%

4. Applying Access Restrictions (Restrict Access)

4.1 Description

Access to subsequent activities or sections is restricted based on the completion of prior activities.

4.2 Implementation Steps

Open settings for the target activity or section
Locate the Restrict Access section
Add a restriction:

Activity Completion of the prerequisite activity

4.3 Outcome

Each activity or section becomes accessible only after the defined completion conditions of the previous activity are met.

5. Designing a Sequential Learning Path

5.1 Description

The course is structured as a linear sequence where each step depends on the completion of the previous one.

5.2 Implementation Structure

Section 1: Unrestricted (always available)
Section 2: Available after completion of Section 1
Section 3: Available after completion of Section 2
Continued in the same pattern

5.3 Outcome

This structure enforces a step-by-step progression, preventing learners from skipping ahead and ensuring logical knowledge acquisition.

6. Using Grade-Based Restrictions

6.1 Description

In addition to completion status, minimum grade thresholds may be used as access conditions.

6.2 Implementation Steps

In Restrict Access, add:

Grade Condition

6.3 Example

Learners can access the next section only if they achieve at least 70% in the previous quiz

7. Managing Visibility of Restricted Activities

7.1 Description

The display behavior of restricted activities is configured to enhance user experience.

7.2 Available Options

Completely hide restricted activities
Display activities with restriction conditions shown

7.3 Outcome

Displaying restriction conditions informs learners about upcoming content and the requirements needed to unlock it.

8. Testing and Validation

8.1 Description

The course configuration is tested to ensure correct functionality of all conditions and restrictions.

8.2 Implementation Steps

Log in using a Student role
Verify:

Proper enforcement of restrictions
Sequential unlocking of activities
Accurate tracking of completion and grades

8.3 Outcome

Validation confirms that the learning path behaves as intended and all conditional logic is functioning correctly.

9. Conclusion

By utilizing the following Moodle features:

Completion Tracking
Activity Completion
Restrict Access

a structured and controlled learning environment has been successfully implemented. This approach:

Ensures prerequisite fulfilment
Guides learners through a logical progression
Enhances the overall effectiveness of the learning experience

10: Adding multilingual content in model

To add content in three languages (Dari, Pashto, and English) in Moodle, use the </> (HTML) option in the text editor when creating or editing content.

Then add your text using multilang tags for each language:

- lang="fa" for Dari
- lang="ps" for Pashto
- lang="en" for English

After saving, Moodle will automatically display the appropriate text based on the user's selected language.

📌 Always make sure each language text is placed inside its correct language tag.
📌 Example image / نمونه تصویری:
Guide for adding multilingual text in Moodle

Guide for adding multilingual text in Moodle

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