How do you handle e-learning content... any tips?

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I’m really curious about how everyone is dealing with e-learning content creation and hosting. Do you guys export to your LMS or use a vendor’s platform? I’d love to hear your experiences and what you think works best!

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We mostly export to our LMS. It’s nice because everything is in one place. But sometimes, it can be a hassle to manage updates.

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Williams said:
We mostly export to our LMS. It’s nice because everything is in one place. But sometimes, it can be a hassle to manage updates.

I totally get that. Updating stuff can be a pain. Have you ever thought about using a vendor that hosts too?

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@BrianJames1
Yeah, but I worry about losing control over the content. What do you think?

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We use a vendor that hosts and creates content. It’s super easy for our learners, but I feel like we’re a bit limited in customization.

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Ashwin said:
We use a vendor that hosts and creates content. It’s super easy for our learners, but I feel like we’re a bit limited in customization.

That’s interesting. I always thought hosting would give more flexibility. What kind of limitations do you face?

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@Amir
Mainly in how we can design the courses. Sometimes it feels too cookie-cutter, you know?

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I agree with GHI. I think having someone else host is easier, but I do miss the custom touch we had before.

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Auden said:
I agree with GHI. I think having someone else host is easier, but I do miss the custom touch we had before.

So, are you saying it’s all about balance? Like, ease vs. customization?

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I’m just starting out, so I’m not sure what to choose. Can anyone explain the difference between exporting and using a hosted platform?

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Azriel said:
I’m just starting out, so I’m not sure what to choose. Can anyone explain the difference between exporting and using a hosted platform?

Sure! Exporting means you create the content and load it into your LMS. Hosting means the vendor does it all on their platform. Hope that helps!

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We mostly export to our LMS. It’s nice because everything is in one place. But sometimes, it can be a hassle to manage updates.

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Aven said:
We mostly export to our LMS. It’s nice because everything is in one place. But sometimes, it can be a hassle to manage updates.

I totally get that. Updating stuff can be a pain. Have you ever thought about using a vendor that hosts too?

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@TATIANA
Yeah, but I worry about losing control over the content. What do you think?

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We use a vendor that hosts and creates content. It’s super easy for our learners, but I feel like we’re a bit limited in customization.

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Austin said:
We use a vendor that hosts and creates content. It’s super easy for our learners, but I feel like we’re a bit limited in customization.

That’s interesting. I always thought hosting would give more flexibility. What kind of limitations do you face?

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@Asher
Mainly in how we can design the courses. Sometimes it feels too cookie-cutter, you know?

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I agree with GHI. I think having someone else host is easier, but I do miss the custom touch we had before.

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TexasJude said:
I agree with GHI. I think having someone else host is easier, but I do miss the custom touch we had before.

So, are you saying it’s all about balance? Like, ease vs. customization?

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I’m just starting out, so I’m not sure what to choose. Can anyone explain the difference between exporting and using a hosted platform?