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willg81
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April 20, 2015
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Is it possible to use Adobe Connect as your LMS?

  • April 20, 2015
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My understanding is that it integrates into your current LMS...but the functionality it seems to accomplish what I need:  eLearning course hosting for my external customers, grading, certificates.  Any thoughts?

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Correct answer Jorma_at_CoSo

Nicholas Souris wrote:

The real questions is:  Can I get rid of my LMS and upload all my eLearning modules to Adobe Connect?  Can they be accessed on customer demand like a true LMS? or is Adobe Connect dependent on "starting" the Connect interface as an instructor and inviting participants in a virtual classroom.

If I could use Adobe Connect for both my LMS and my Virtual Classroom, it would save thousands of dollars.

By the way, trying to get an answer to this question from Adobe is like pulling teeth.  They are not in the LMS business and don't want to be.  Just because they have an LMS, doesn't mean they want to sell it, maintain it, and deal with all of the customer support a regular LMS needs to.

Nick

Nick,

You may be right that I missed the mark on answer the question asked... guess I read a bit of what I thought the question should be, not what it was. Thanks for calling my attention to that.

Can Connect be used as your LMS? Yes. There is the learning module which allows for delivery of on-demand training (Concurrent Learner licenses) and live training and tracking (Named Virtual Classroom Manager licenses). While Connect is more of a light weight LMS, it does fit most organiztions needs for user training delivery and tracking.

For on-demand content there is no need to start the Connect interface (a meeting room is what I assume you are referring to), as the training Course (single object) or Curriculum (collection of learning objects) will have a single URL for access. If using a Virtual Classroom then the ondemand courses can be launched in the synchronus session and all attendees interactions will be tracked.

If it helps, we have a description of the licensing for Adobe Connect here, Setting the Record Straight on Adobe Connect Licensing Again | RealEyes Media, in an attempt to help clarify what Connect can do. Let me know if I can answer any other questions.

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Jorma_at_CoSo
Jorma_at_CoSo
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April 20, 2015

Using the API's you can integrate Connect into just about any system. However, you will likely need a competent web developer. The API documentation can be found here, Adobe Connect | Adobe Developer Connection. You'll be looking for the Using Adobe Connect 9 Web Services document.

You may also want to look into possible pre-built integration tools for your LMS. If you share what LMS you are using, we can see if there is something pre-built to try.

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navynasa22
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April 23, 2015

I note that willg81's question remains unanswered.

I don't think Jorma@RealEyes understands the question.

I agree with willg81.  I have 50 or so homegrown SCORM complaint eLearning modules that I currently pay an arm and a leg to get hosted elsewhere. 

Sure, everyone is compliant with Adobe and a connection can be created for all kinds of functionalities.

The real questions is:  Can I get rid of my LMS and upload all my eLearning modules to Adobe Connect?  Can they be accessed on customer demand like a true LMS? or is Adobe Connect dependent on "starting" the Connect interface as an instructor and inviting participants in a virtual classroom.

If I could use Adobe Connect for both my LMS and my Virtual Classroom, it would save thousands of dollars.

By the way, trying to get an answer to this question from Adobe is like pulling teeth.  They are not in the LMS business and don't want to be.  Just because they have an LMS, doesn't mean they want to sell it, maintain it, and deal with all of the customer support a regular LMS needs to.

Nick

Jorma_at_CoSo
Jorma_at_CoSoCorrect answer
Legend
April 23, 2015

Nicholas Souris wrote:

The real questions is:  Can I get rid of my LMS and upload all my eLearning modules to Adobe Connect?  Can they be accessed on customer demand like a true LMS? or is Adobe Connect dependent on "starting" the Connect interface as an instructor and inviting participants in a virtual classroom.

If I could use Adobe Connect for both my LMS and my Virtual Classroom, it would save thousands of dollars.

By the way, trying to get an answer to this question from Adobe is like pulling teeth.  They are not in the LMS business and don't want to be.  Just because they have an LMS, doesn't mean they want to sell it, maintain it, and deal with all of the customer support a regular LMS needs to.

Nick

Nick,

You may be right that I missed the mark on answer the question asked... guess I read a bit of what I thought the question should be, not what it was. Thanks for calling my attention to that.

Can Connect be used as your LMS? Yes. There is the learning module which allows for delivery of on-demand training (Concurrent Learner licenses) and live training and tracking (Named Virtual Classroom Manager licenses). While Connect is more of a light weight LMS, it does fit most organiztions needs for user training delivery and tracking.

For on-demand content there is no need to start the Connect interface (a meeting room is what I assume you are referring to), as the training Course (single object) or Curriculum (collection of learning objects) will have a single URL for access. If using a Virtual Classroom then the ondemand courses can be launched in the synchronus session and all attendees interactions will be tracked.

If it helps, we have a description of the licensing for Adobe Connect here, Setting the Record Straight on Adobe Connect Licensing Again | RealEyes Media, in an attempt to help clarify what Connect can do. Let me know if I can answer any other questions.

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