In this section, we consider the types of interaction that an instructional designer (ID) might want the learner to engage in. Developing new learner interactions is described in much more detail in Chapter 5, Creative Teaching - Developing Custom Resources and Activities. In the meantime, let us look at the types of interaction Moodle supports out of the box and how to select the correct type of interaction based on the requirements presented to us by the ID.
Moodle supports two basic types of learner interaction: resources and activities. Let's start by looking at resources.