The Feedback activity in Moodle allows instructors to collect information from students through surveys, questionnaires, check-ins, and reflections. It is flexible, easy to set up, and supports anonymous or non-anonymous submissions depending on your goals.
This guide walks you through what the tool can do, how to set it up, and how to view and export results.
What the Moodle Feedback Tool Can Do
The Feedback tool allows faculty to:
✔ Gather student input
Mid-semester evaluations
Weekly check-ins
Exit tickets
Course improvement surveys
Pre-/post-topic reflections
✔ Allow Anonymous or Identifiable Responses
You can choose to make all responses anonymous.
Moodle ensures anonymity by removing identifying data from submissions.
✔ Create Custom Surveys
Multiple question types
Branching with required/optional fields
Preconfigured templates (e.g., “Course Evaluation”)
✔ Schedule Availability
Release feedback at specific dates
Close access automatically
✔ Limit Responses
One response per student
Multiple responses if needed
✔ Analyze Responses
Summary reports
View individual responses (if not anonymous)
Export to Excel
Download charts
Adding a Feedback Activity to Your Course
Step-by-Step
Turn editing on (top right of course page).
Click + Add an activity or resource.
Select Feedback.
Click Add.
General Settings Overview
When creating a Feedback activity, configure the following:
⭐ Name & Description
Provide a clear title (e.g., “Week 3 Check-In”).
Add instructions in the description field.
✔ Option: Display description on course page.
⭐ Availability
Set open and close dates if you want the activity only available during a specific window.
⭐ Question and Submission Settings
These are critical:
| Setting | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Record user names | Yes = not anonymous (you can see who responded). No = fully anonymous. |
| Allow multiple submissions | Useful for weekly or repeated check-ins. |
| Enable notification of submissions | Email notification when a student submits. |
| Auto number questions | Helps with organization. |
Adding Questions to Feedback
After saving the initial settings:
Click Edit Questions.
Choose from several question types:
Available Question Types
Label – add text or instructions
Information – displays information, not a question
Multiple Choice (single answer)
Multiple Choice (multiple answers)
Yes/No
Short Text (up to 255 characters)
Long Text (essay-style)
Numerical scales
Rating Scales (e.g., 1–5)
Page Breaks for multi-page surveys
Anonymous Note
If the feedback is set to anonymous, Moodle automatically removes any identifying information regardless of question types used.
Using Branching Logic (Advanced)
Feedback supports simple conditional branching:
Make a question required or optional.
Use the dependence item and dependence value fields to show questions only if certain answers are chosen.
Example:
“If student selects ‘I need assistance,’ then show a long-text field asking what they need help with.”
Previewing the Feedback
Always preview:
Click Preview at the top.
Walk through the survey as a student.
Confirm anonymity settings, required fields, and question order.
Viewing Responses
Once students complete the feedback:
Open the Feedback activity.
Click Show Responses.
If Anonymous
Student names do not appear.
Responses are listed as generic entries (“Response 1,” “Response 2,” etc.).
If Not Anonymous
Names and responses appear together.
You can view each student’s submission individually.
Analyzing and Exporting Results
Under Analysis:
✔ Summary Charts & Tables
Automatic graphs for multiple-choice questions
Response distribution percentages
✔ Export Options
Download to Excel (.csv)
PDF export of results
Print view for department reports
✔ View by Question or by Student
If not anonymous, you may view:
Each student’s full set of answers
All student answers to a single question
Useful Use-Cases for Faculty
Anonymous Feedback
Mid-semester survey to improve teaching
Check comfort level with course pacing
Mental health or stress check-ins
Anonymous suggestions box
Non-Anonymous Feedback
Attendance verification via check-ins
Weekly progress reflections
Structured mentoring or coaching reflections
Tips for Effective Use
Keep surveys short—students are more likely to respond.
Use anonymous settings when seeking honest, open feedback.
Share summary results with students to show their feedback matters.
Use consistent naming (e.g., “Week X Feedback”) for recurring surveys.