Introducing Groups

When we launched Lessonly to our first set of clients, the feedback came pouring in (thanks!). We heard all sorts of things, but most of the comments and critiques fit into one of three buckets: 1. I love X! 2. I’m not a fan of Y. 3. Why can’t I do Z? The most prominent

How to Assign Lessons with Lessonly

Lessonly gives you two unique ways to distribute your lessons: 1. You can assign them to your users via the assign button, or 2. You can share your lessons with a link (more here) This blog post will help you take advantage of the first option. To get started, click the “Assign” button at the

How to Share Your Lessons with a Link

Lessonly gives you two unique ways to distribute your lessons: 1. You can assign them to your users via the assign button, or 2. You can share your lessons with a link This blog post will help you take advantage of the second option. To get started, click on any one of your lessons: You

Three Quick Tips for Writing Effective Multiple-Choice Questions

Here are three tried-and-true tips to keep in mind when you’re writing your multiple-choice questions: 1. Opt for the question format over the incomplete-statement format. Less Effective: The capital of Ohio is ______. More Effective: What is the capital of Ohio? 2. Frame your questions in a real-life context to encourage higher-order thinking. Less Effective:

Conner Burt Joins Lessonly

I’ve been anxious to announce our newest hire for awhile now, and, today, I finally can! We are excited to welcome Conner Burt to the Lessonly team. Conner will be driving sales and strategy with us. You can reach him via email at conner (at) lessonly.com with questions and congratulations. He tweets here. —Max at Lessonly

How to Use Animated GIFs to Enhance Your Lessons

Animated GIFs are a lightweight way to deliver a ton of information, which is why I use them in my lessons all the time. Take this one, for instance. It’s a 90kb image, so it loads in a snap, and it conveys exactly what I need it to: that Lessonly makes dragging and dropping a

The Benefits of Employee Onboarding Software

Imagine a world where your new hires can quickly and easily learn about your company’s history, culture, products, and services from the comfort of a computer or tablet. With Lessonly, that world is within reach. Here are a few benefits of using Lessonly as an employee onboarding software. Maximize Face Time Make your one-on-one interactions

Pursue Value Ruthlessly

That’s something all entrepreneurs can learn from. Understand your product’s key value prop and pursue that ruthlessly. Breaking from the herd isn’t a bad thing; in the case of Lessonly, it’s a differentiator. Tim Hickle of Verge with some kind words about Lessonly.