3.0 - The Top WordPress LMS Plugin
3.0 is more than just the latest version It's a completely new online course format.
Within the software world There are updates and then there are game-changers.
It's the second.
Many months of investigation designing, development, and design - you now can access the latest online course platform in the marketplace. It's not only in WordPress as well, but in the entire field of e-learning.
3.0 (or 3.0 (or) is a major change in the way online courses are both delivered and created. Long overdue for this industry according to me.
It would be near impossible to write about the new features in 3D LD3 (and we all know that most of you would prefer to go through it for your own). Join me to show you some of its highlights!
Visually impressive courses that learners are sure to enjoy and which help build your company a professional and well-lit image.
It's true You can create amazing educational content, but if its presentation is lack-luster then it doesn't really matter. Course plugins for online courses and hosted course offerings are lazy (and sometimes negligent) in this area.
Either the visual experience is too minimal with just simple text and is therefore not contributing to an engaging learning experience.
The templates may be over-designed. They are crashing with other parts of the website , it becomes to distracting.
Both scenarios are lose-lose. Your students have a poor educational experience while your business suffers for inexperience. If you're selling courses then this could even lead to higher refund rates.
is LD3's solution to this delicate balance.
We have partnered with instructors from 3.7Designs to bring you a course experience that is unlike anything else.
Every template is purposely created to help your material shine and it also helps retain your students engaged throughout your course.
A polished and professional presentation will give the impression of credibility and builds your reputation. What sets your course from the rest is the summation of "little things", like:
- Optimal course content display
- Concise and useful profile
- Clear navigation tracking
- Multiple progress status points
- Information, clear success and warning alerts
- Simple materials presentation
We have taken care of these (and lots more) for your benefit!
Every visual element within LD3 is designed with a deliberate and thoughtful design to ensure that you and your learners both benefit.
NOTE
If you're using , then after updating you can activate the new styles by navigating to LMS > SETTINGS , and then selecting an option to activate the 3.0 template.
It is time for our expectations of online courses to grow. The new Focus Mode sets the bar higher.
My entire professional career has been in the e-learning industry. It's been exciting to see the evolution of this field over the years, and I strongly believe this next feature to be the new direction of online courses.
Our research took us through each of the popular platforms for courses that was available, from hosted solutions like Coursera and Teachable to various WordPress LMS plugins. We documented what they were doing right, and contrasted this with current trends in e-learning. In our research, we discovered a tremendous opportunity area which everyone is missing.
And what's the result?
An exclusive virtual learning environment which is unique in the entire e-learning market. Your learners will love it (and it will make you look very good).
Introducing the Focus Mode!
Just by activating a single setting you enable this distraction-free experience that is stunning and easy to operate. The Focus Mode feature has been created to increase learner retention and course success rates.
And given the ever increasing significance of mobile learning to play in the field of online education We took the opportunity to ensure that your lessons look as good on mobile devices, giving students a seamless experience regardless of how they decide to access your course content.
Your learners can start the class on their laptop and then continue the course where they left off on their smartphone. Your content continues to shine as a result it is delivered using the Focus Mode delivery method.
It's much more than an optimal delivery of content, the interaction with the students in Focus Mode is on another dimension. Students can switch in-and-out from Focus Mode for an enjoyable and seamless course experience.
The best part is that you can customize everything to match your brand!
Your courses are an extension of you and your brand, we get the importance of that. We are sure you will be pleased to know that you can personalize Focus Mode so that it is a perfect fit for your company!
This is inclusive of the table of contents and progress bars as well as courses navigation, profiles certificates, downloads of the course, and much more!
Choose your colors, upload a logo, and in moments you will have your own customized learning experience. No developer needed.
Our focus wasn't only on the learning experience as well as the steps that goes into getting there to the class.
WordPress's WordPress plugin and the theme ecosystem make it incredibly well-suited for learning online. Though despite all of the advantages to WordPress, there are still certain issues.
One of the obstacles could be user registration and log-in. We've addressed this issue in LD3 by enhancing the authentication and registration procedure. If you prefer to use the login & registration capabilities and users are able to use the following experiences:
A simple, straight-forward procedure for signing to your website (or registering) to access a course. It is possible to customize the color and the logo as well so that you offer a consistent user experience.
The learning experience for learners with LD3 is at an entirely different dimension, as is the course creation process!
As we began our LD3 journey we called our clients, you, to hear exactly what areas you thought could be improved . A huge thank-you to all who answered the phone to speak with us!
We didn't want the new interface to be just good. We were looking to make it top-quality, which is why we found the most talented UX/UI designers out there: 10up.
They took your feedback and used it to shape the whole admin experience .
Though most configurations have been revamped and updated with more context-based details, the biggest changes come to the course and quiz creating procedure. We've revised our course and quiz builders to make them not only the top of the line on the market, but also user-friendly.
Drag, Drop and Move-on
The clean interface of the course creator in LD3 can create courses within minutes. If you have never created an online course before, then our course building experience can make you feel like a pro quickly!
Use Your Content
is the only course builder that allows you to re-use the content from your course. No need to continually transfer lessons, quizzes or lessons to incorporate them into other classes. Simply select the information you require to copy and then drag it across.
Add Lessons, Topics and Quizzes in a matter of minutes
The course builder is comprised of many layers. This gives you the ability to add depth to your content which other platforms do not.
Divide Content of Courses into Sections
The course always has lessons, topics as well as quizzes. With LD3, you have the option to further organize the course, by splitting your classes into parts.
The most modern quiz engine is now even more powerful!
Assessments are a crucial element in online courses. If your quizzing capabilities are limited then so too will your learning. What good are the advanced quiz options if you don't know how to utilize these settings?
The capabilities for quizzes are in a class of their own, but your feedback rightfully pointed at the fact that making use of these features required a simpler approach. This new builder for quizzes is the result of this survey!
Drag & Drop Quiz Builder
Once you use this course maker, you will be able to immediately use the quiz builder in since the interface will be identical - drastically reducing the learning time!
Reuse Questions taken from the Question Bank
Like the course builder, which lets you reuse courses, the quiz builder allows you to re-use questions. However, if you want to create new questions then do not worry about it, we've got your back!
Answer Questions directly in the Builder
It is now possible to rapidly add new questions, and configure their settings directly within the builder! First you select your desired question type:
After your type of question has been selected, your available settings will adjust and you can begin configuring the question!
If your query is completed, then you can add some optional results messages before proceeding to the next!
Modify Existing Questions using Easy
Need to change something in the answers to your questions? No problem, the Quiz Builder will make this a breeze!
And that's just scratching the of the surface...
There's so much that you can do in the builder for quizzes that I could create an entire essay in its own right. The bottom-line is that it is a very robust, yet simple test engine right at your fingertips!
We would like you to begin exploring everything LD3 offers as quick as possible. Our Bootcamp and new documentation are able to help you with what you want!
In the LMS section OVERVIEW, there is the Bootcamp fast and easy access to tutorials and key aid articles, so you're started!
Yes, support is available directly in the program!
Below the Bootcamp (which can be hidden in the event of a desire) there are helpful articles, news, as well as access to the documentation.
In the context of the documentation...
A common oversight in an update that is of this magnitude is the fact that right away all the documentation is out-of-date. The process of updating everything is an huge undertaking.
Personally, I consider the vast majority of manuals for software have the worst user experience. Many of them are all sorts of content piled onto the page, with little to none format. As great as LD3 is however, I did not want it to fall short since our help documentation wasn't at par with that level of perfection.
It's not possible without you!
We would not be here today if you all didn't trust to use WordPress LMS provider. I'm always amazed by the content you design and suggestions you give. Thank you for taking the time to choose us and making your course into what you have today!
Additionally, I want to take this opportunity to thank the talented folks that have helped LD3 throughout the past few months:
- 10up for their UI/UX expertise
- 3.7Designs is known for its innovative (and downright incredible) design
- Dave Warfel for his amazing documentaries
- Joe Casabona who created the Bootcamp
- Muhammad Muhsin for helping to further customize the builders of tomorrow.
- LD3 beta testers to help us get LD3 prepared for launch
- And a shout-out to our core developers for their ongoing efforts and dedication
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