Integrate video content in your Learning Management System (LMS) site with Jetpack’s VideoPress feature.
VideoPress is a powerful video hosting and streaming service built for WordPress, making it a strong choice for adding high-quality video content to your Learning Management System (LMS) site. While the level of integration depends on the specific LMS plugin, many support basic embedding of VideoPress videos. Below, you’ll find an example using Sensei LMS, which offers built-in support for VideoPress, followed by a general overview of other commonly used LMS plugins.
Sensei LMS
Sensei LMS is developed by us, Automattic, the same company behind WordPress, Jetpack, and VideoPress, which ensures seamless integration, consistent design standards, and a cohesive user experience.
The benefits of using VideoPress with Sensei LMS
- Native Integration with VideoPress: Sensei LMS offers built-in support for VideoPress, allowing you to effortlessly embed videos into your courses. This integration ensures high-quality video playback and adaptive streaming for your students.
- Interactive Video Capabilities: Enhance your lessons with interactive videos by adding breakpoints that display quizzes, prompts, or additional content at specific times during video playback. This feature increases student engagement and retention.
- Content Protection: With VideoPress, you can protect your video content, ensuring that only enrolled students have access. This feature helps maintain the exclusivity and value of your course materials.
- Video Progression Requirements: Ensure students watch videos or interact with specific breakpoints before progressing through lessons.
How to use VideoPress with Sensei LMS
- Upload your video to VideoPress: Upload your course videos using any of the supported methods.
- For details, see how to upload videos to VideoPress.
- Add the Video in Your Lesson:
- In the WordPress editor, add a new block in your Sensei lesson.
- Select the VideoPress block.
- Choose the video you uploaded to VideoPress.
- Add Interactivity (Optional):
- Transform the video block into an Interactive Video Block.
- Add breakpoints to include quizzes or prompts during video playback.
Other LMS Plugins
There are many popular LMS plugins built for WordPress. While none are currently known to offer the same level of integration with VideoPress as Sensei LMS, several support basic embedding of VideoPress videos. Depending on the plugin, you may be able to add VideoPress content using a block, shortcode, or embed link — though features like role-based access or lesson gating may not be supported.
If you plan to use VideoPress with a third-party LMS and want to enable advanced features like access control or lesson progression, we recommend reaching out to the plugin’s support team to confirm compatibility and best practices.
Below are some examples of widely used WordPress LMS plugins that support embedding of VideoPress videos:
Note: Our support scope is limited when it comes to integration with third-party LMS platforms. For specific integration details or advanced feature support, we recommend reaching out to the LMS plugin’s support team directly.
Site Builders: Elementor and Divi
While not LMSs, popular site builders like Elementor and Divi have added support for the VideoPress block. This may be useful if you’re creating custom LMS-like content pages and want reliable video playback.
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