Online Interactivity
What do we mean by ‘interactivity’?
Essentially, we mean creating something that changes as a result of the user’s action. It might be a pre-defined interactive conversation, a drag and drop exercise, or simply having to click on an object to reveal more information about it.
Lumi
Lumi Education is a free, open-source software platform designed to help educators create, edit, and share interactive learning content using H5P (HTML5 Package) technology. It’s available as both a desktop application and a cloud-based editor, making it accessible across Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers.
Key Features of Lumi
- No Coding Required: Lumi is built for users of all technical levels. You don’t need programming skills to create engaging content.
- H5P Integration: Supports over 40 H5P content types, including:
- Interactive videos
- Multiple choice questions
- Fill-in-the-blanks
- Flashcards
- Timelines
- Hotspot
- Mini quizzes
- Matching games
- Branching scenarios
- Hotspot activities
- Embed Anywhere with HTML & SCORM Exports: Lumi allows you to export interactive content as standalone HTML files or SCORM packages, making it easy to embed learning activities directly into websites like Wix, WordPress, or any LMS that supports SCORM—no additional plugins or integrations required.
- Analytics & Export Options: Includes Lumi Analytics for tracking learner progress and supports SCORM export for LMS compatibility.
Platforms
- Lumi Desktop: A downloadable app for creating and saving content locally.
- Lumi Cloud: A browser-based editor with free and paid plans for online content creation and sharing
Important Note for Students:
If you choose to use Lumi to create your resource, it’s essential to thoroughly test your content before committing to full development and deployment. While Lumi offers a wide range of interactive content types, many of them do not track user data or progress, which may limit their effectiveness for assessment or analytics. Additionally, exported HTML or SCORM files may behave differently depending on how they’re embedded into platforms like Wix or other websites. Always verify that your chosen content type functions as expected in your target environment.