Have you ever tried to pound a nail with a jigsaw? It probably didn't go well. Because to use a jigsaw effectively, you need to understand what it can, and can't do, and how to make it do the things it was designed to do. Similarly, Moodle is an extremely powerful tool--if it's utilized effectively. But just like any tool, try to use it poorly and it will perform, well, poorly.

The lessons that follow will give you some tips, tricks, and best practices to consider as you develop and deliver instructional content within the Moodle LMS environment.