Whether you’re a creator who wants to enable video downloads for students or a student who wants to download video lesson content, there are a few ways to enable it.
Key Takeaways:
- Creators can enable video downloading from the mobile app
- They can also upload videos as downloadable lesson files
- Students can ask for the videos or use a browser extension or app
2 Ways Creators Can Allow Students to Download LearnWorlds Videos
As a creator, it can be beneficial to allow your students to download your video-based course content.
Doing so enables individuals to continue learning even if they are not connected to the internet, and it gives them more flexibility on how and where they learn.
1. Enable Downloading from Within the App
If you’ve built and launched a branded app via LearnWorlds, you can give your students the ability to download video content to watch while offline.
The only problem is that you must have created and launched an app for this to be available (building one comes at an extra cost).
Essentially, it works the same as downloading videos in an app like Netflix. While students can download videos, they only exist within the app. They can’t be downloaded as a file onto a device.
To enable this, head to the mobile app tab in your LearnWorlds account, then click App settings > Learner tools > Enable offline video.
Once you have enabled this feature, users can download individual videos or videos in bulk.
There are a couple of caveats, though. You can’t download videos if:
- You are using drip feed for your lessons and the one containing the video is set for a future release date.
- You have enabled sequential learning and the student hasn’t completed the previous learning materials.
- There are prerequisite learning activities that are yet to be completed.
2. Upload Videos as Lesson Attachments
If you don’t have a mobile app, there is still a way for you to let students download videos. And it’s really easy!
All you do is upload the video as a lesson attachment.
That way, you can have the video embedded in the lesson but also available as a downloadable file.
To do this, head to the Settings area of a lesson and find the Digital Downloads section. Upload the file, and voilà! It’s done.
The only problem with this is that it doesn’t stop students from sharing your files or uploading them elsewhere. So, before doing this, consider carefully which types of videos you want to make available.
2 Ways Students Can Download LearnWorlds Videos
If you’re a student and the creator hasn’t enabled downloading for course videos, there are a couple of workarounds you can try.
Ask the Creator for the Files
Sometimes the simplest route is best.
It doesn’t hurt to ask the creator if you can have the video files, especially if you have a good reason for wanting them (such as a bad internet connection, limited online access, etc.).
If they agree, they can send them over via email or a file-sharing app. Or, they can upload them to the lesson and make them available to all.
This is definitely what I recommend because you’ll get the videos with full permission from the creator, and you won’t risk stepping on anyone’s toes.
If the creator refuses, you’ll just have to accept the situation, as unfortunate as it may be.
Use a Screen Recorder or Browser Extension
Okay, so this is a bit of a gray area because strictly speaking, this isn’t something you should do unless you have permission from the creator.
There are browser extensions and apps available that allow you to take a copy of the video, which you can then save to your device.
There are two main options:
- Use an app or extension to download the video directly
- Or, use a screen recorder (which will record your device’s entire screen)
As I mentioned, make sure you get the creator’s permission before you do this. If you don’t and they find out, you could land yourself in hot water because you’re essentially stealing their intellectual property.
There are lots of extensions and apps that take recordings—it’s just a question of choosing one you like best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Legal to Download Videos from LearnWorlds?
It is only legal to download LearnWorlds’ videos if they have enabled that feature or if you have gained full permission from the video’s creator upfront. If you do not get permission, it will be classified as theft.
How Can I Prevent Students from Downloading My LearnWorlds Videos?
To prevent students from downloading your videos, do not enable the feature or upload them as lesson attachments. Additionally, display a clear statement within your lessons that downloading or sharing video content is not permitted.
