To follow up the participation on each online module, we used an Excel spreadsheet. The names and emails of all the participants were the left columns and on the right we had a column for each online module. We dynamically checked off the names of each participant who had left a comment. This way, we had a visual measure of the participation and could also identify and contact individual participants if necessary.
We added this as a second sheet to the registration list spreadsheet and shared it on Dropbox. I now think maybe it would be even more efficient if we make a single Excel Google doc including the registration list, online module participation checklist, and the dynamic schedule (explained below by Jens).
This was super helpful. Telling participants that we had a list gave them extra incentive to do the online modules since they knew we were keeping track of their online participation.
genius idea – i love it! give me more structure! 🙂