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Checklist

The Checklist plugin for Moodle allows instructors to create task lists for students to track their progress through course activities. It provides a clear, interactive checklist where students can manually mark items as complete, or items can be automatically checked off based on completion of specific activities. The plugin includes a visual progress bar and options for email notifications, helping both students and instructors monitor course progress effectively.

To install the Checklist plugin in Moodle, follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the Checklist Plugin

  1. Go to the Moodle Plugin Directory and search for Checklist or go directly to the Checklist plugin page.
  2. Download the plugin ZIP file to your computer.

Step 2: Upload the Plugin to Moodle

  1. Log in to your Moodle site as an administrator.
  2. Go to Site administration > Plugins > Install plugins.
  3. Under Install plugin from ZIP file, click Choose a file and upload the Checklist plugin ZIP file you downloaded.
  4. Click Install plugin from ZIP file.

Step 3: Confirm Installation

  1. Moodle will detect the plugin type automatically. Click Continue to proceed.
  2. Moodle will show a plugin validation page. Review the plugin details, and if everything looks correct, click Upgrade Moodle database now.
  3. After the installation completes, you’ll see a success message.

Step 4: Configure the Checklist Plugin (Optional)

  1. Go to Site administration > Plugins > Activity modules > Checklist to adjust any default settings.
  2. Set any options such as default permissions or email notifications for checklist completion.

Step 5: Add Checklist to a Course

  1. Go to the desired course in Editing Mode.
  2. Select Add an activity or resource.
  3. Choose Checklist from the list and follow the on-screen prompts to add your checklist to the course.

After these steps, the Checklist plugin will be installed and available for use within your courses.

Example:

Scenario Course: Cybersecurity Basics Scenario: In Week 3 of an "Introduction to Cybersecurity" course, students will learn about network security fundamentals. The module covers key concepts like firewalls, encryption, network protocols, and basic threat assessment. The goal for students this week is to understand the foundational tools and protocols for protecting data over networks.

Step:

To add the Scenario - Course Cybersecurity checklist to Moodle, follow these steps:

Step 1: Access Your Course

  1. Log in to your Moodle site as an instructor or administrator.
  2. Navigate to the course where you want to add the checklist (e.g., "Cybersecurity Basics").

Step 2: Enable Editing

  1. Click on the "Turn editing on" button, usually found in the upper right corner of the course page.

Step 3: Add a Checklist Activity

  1. In the section where you want to add the checklist, click on "Add an activity or resource."
  2. From the pop-up menu, select "Checklist" and click "Add."

Step 4: Configure the Checklist

  1. Name: Enter the checklist name (e.g., "Week 3 Checklist - Network Security Fundamentals").
  2. Description: Provide instructions for students (e.g., "Complete each item below by the end of Week 3. Some items will be automatically checked off as you complete them.").
  3. Checklist Items:

    • Scroll down to the Checklist items section and start adding the items as outlined in the example:

      • Read Chapter 3: Network Security Basics
      • Watch the Lecture: 'Introduction to Firewalls and Encryption'
      • Explore Interactive Lab: Configure a Basic Firewall
      • Participate in the 'Threat Assessment Case Study' Discussion
      • Complete the Week 3 Quiz: Network Security Fundamentals
      • Submit Reflection: 'Why is Encryption Important?'

    • For each item, you can specify:

      • Description: Explain what the task involves.
      • Completion type: Set to Manual for items that students need to check off themselves, and Automatic for items that complete automatically (like quizzes and assignments).

Step 5: Additional Settings

  1. Progress Bar: Enable the progress bar to allow students to see their completion status visually.
  2. Deadline: Set a deadline for the checklist to enhance accountability (e.g., end of Week 3).
  3. Review any additional settings that you want to customize.

Step 6: Save Changes

  1. Once all items are added and settings are configured, scroll down and click "Save and display" to create the checklist.

Step 7: Review the Checklist

  1. After saving, you’ll be directed to the checklist page where you can review it and ensure everything is set up correctly.
  2. You can also make any necessary adjustments by clicking "Edit" to modify the checklist or its items.

Step 8: Communicate with Students

  • Inform students about the new checklist activity in your course, explaining its purpose and how they can use it to track their progress through the course materials.

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