Moodle labels as tutorials

Moodle labels are an effective way of placing text or images on a Moodle page. When adding instructional text, it is tempting to write the words as you would speak in a classroom. Game designers avoid any unnecessary words and details on the screen. Although this may seem abrupt, it is far more effective in an online environment as seen in the preceding two examples of Plants vs. Zombies. To add a label turn editing on, select +Add activity or resource, and choose Label.

Game designers know that once players are involved in a game they are ready to soak up the tutorial information. In the first few minutes, the objective is to make the game enticing and fun and to build up trust between the player and the system. As players progress, they face challenges and receive hints when they fail. This approach allows the joy of discovery. If you design this in reverse and tell people what they need to know first, then they don't feel smart when they figure it out. Providing...