How to implement an e-learning platform in Glide?

Discover easy steps to set up your own e-learning platform using Glide—complete with app design ideas, content integration advice, and user management tips.

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Overview

Turning educational content into a mobile app with Glide is a simple and effective way to create an e-learning platform. Glide's no-code tools make building apps accessible to everyone. Begin by gathering and structuring your course materials, like videos, quizzes, and notes, in a Google Sheet. Use Glide’s easy-to-use interface to craft your app’s design, making sure it aligns with your learning goals. Tailor user profiles, add progress tracking, and incorporate communication features to create a holistic learning space. This method guarantees a smooth and interactive experience for students.

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How to implement an e-learning platform in Glide?

Step 1: Sign up and Log into Glide

Head over to the Glide Apps website and sign up if you haven’t already.
Log into the Glide dashboard with your credentials.

Step 2: Set Up Google Sheets

Open Google Sheets and start a new spreadsheet.
Create columns for all the data you need for the e-learning platform, like Course Title, Description, Instructor, Lesson Content, Video Links, Quiz Questions, and Answers.
Fill in the spreadsheet with some sample data.

Step 3: Create a New App in Glide

In the Glide dashboard, click on “New App.”
Pick "Google Sheets" as your data source.
Select the spreadsheet you just created.

Step 4: Configure Tabs and Layout

In the Glide builder, add a new tab for "Courses" and link it to the right Google Sheets tab.
Choose a layout like "Cards" or "List" to show the courses.
Add components like text, images, and buttons to design the course details screen.

Step 5: Add Course Details

Click on a course to set up its details page.
Add components like "Rich Text" for course descriptions, "Image" for course thumbnails, and "Button" for enrolling.
Create a "Relation" field in Google Sheets to link related lessons to each course. Add this relation as a component in the course details screen.

Step 6: Set Up Lessons

Add a new tab for "Lessons" and connect it to the corresponding Google Sheets tab.
Design the lessons screen with layouts like "Inline List" and components like "Video," "Text," and "Button" for navigation.
Use filters so only lessons related to a specific course are shown.

Step 7: Implement Quizzes

Create a new tab called "Quizzes" linking to the quiz questions in Google Sheets.
Design the quiz interface using "Choice" components for multiple-choice questions and "Text Entry" for open-ended questions.
Use "Relations" in Google Sheets to link quizzes to their related lessons.

Step 8: Design User Profiles

Create a tab for "User Profiles" and set fields like Name, Email, Enrolled Courses, and Progress.
Enable user sign-in in the Glide settings.
Use the "User-Specific Column" feature to track individual user progress and store data specific to each user.

Step 9: Customize and Test

Customize the app’s style, including themes, fonts, and colors, to better match the brand.
Add functionalities like push notifications, progress tracking, and more using Glide’s action and triggers.
Thoroughly test the app for usability, making sure that navigation between courses, lessons, and quizzes is intuitive.

Step 10: Publish and Share

Once everything is set up and tested, click on the "Publish" button in the Glide builder.
Customize the app link and share it with users, or embed it into a website if needed.
Continuously gather feedback and make iterative improvements to the e-learning platform.

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