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Ideas and how-tos for better teaching
Practical guides for using Lernie, and insights on teaching, assessment and learning online.
Build your first Lernie course in 15 minutes
From an empty page to a published course with modules, readings and a quiz. A step-by-step walkthrough for instructors new to Lernie.
Oct 9, 2026 · 2 min read
New: start Lernie online in minutes, and get help without leaving your dashboard
Institutions can now choose a plan and pay online with Flutterwave, and administrators can chat with our support team right inside Lernie.
Oct 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Which Lernie plan is right for your institution?
Starter, Growth, Institution or Enterprise? A plain-English guide to picking the plan that fits your size, your assessments and your budget.
Oct 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Spreadsheets, group chats and paper vs a learning platform: an honest comparison
Most institutions already run on a mix of spreadsheets, messaging apps and paper. Here's what really changes, and what doesn't, when you move to one platform.
Oct 7, 2026 · 2 min read
How to run a secure online exam with the Lernie Lockdown app
Question banks, random draws, time limits and a locked-down exam app. Everything you need for fair high-stakes assessments online.
Oct 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Case study: moving a computer science department online in one term
An illustrative rollout showing how a department can take a course from paper and spreadsheets to Lernie in a single term, week by week.
Oct 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Weighted grades, explained (and why your totals finally add up)
How Lernie calculates course totals from categories like quizzes, assignments and exams, and how to release grades only when you're ready.
Oct 2, 2026 · 1 min read
Draft a whole course with Lernie AI, and stay in control
Answer a few questions and Lernie AI drafts weekly notes, quizzes and assignments for you to review. Here's how to get great results.
Sep 27, 2026 · 1 min read
How to choose a learning platform for your institution
A practical checklist for universities, colleges and schools comparing learning management systems, from connectivity to cost.
Sep 21, 2026 · 2 min read
5 ways to give students faster, better feedback
Feedback is one of the most powerful levers in teaching, but only when it arrives in time to be used. Five practical habits that make a difference.
Sep 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Teaching on low bandwidth: design courses that work everywhere
Not every student has fast, unlimited data. Practical ways to build courses that load quickly and stay usable on phones and patchy connections.
Sep 7, 2026 · 1 min read