Industry Guide
Building EdTech Platforms That Drive Learning Outcomes
EdTech platforms — LMS, content delivery, assessments. Success = learning outcomes, engagement, completion. Here's how to build for that.
Table of Contents
Content & Curriculum
Structured courses, modules, lessons. Video, text, interactive. SCORM/xAPI for interoperability. Progress tracking.
Engagement
Gamification, badges, streaks. Social — discussions, peer learning. Notifications, reminders. Engagement drives completion.
Assessment & Progress
Quizzes, assignments. Adaptive learning. Analytics on progress, outcomes. Report to instructors/admins.
Compliance
FERPA for US student data. COPPA if under 13. Accessibility (WCAG). Plan from start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Build or use Moodle/Canvas?
Moodle/Canvas for standard LMS. Custom when: unique pedagogy, specific UX, or integration with proprietary content.