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Sensei Content Drip
Sensei Content Drip is an extension for the Sensei LMS plugin, made by Automattic. It lets you decide when students can open each lesson, releasing course material on specific dates or at intervals after a student enrolls.
- Version
- 2.1.1
- Released
- Oct 19, 2021
- Developer
- WooCommerce
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in Sensei Content Drip 2.1.1
Version 2.1.1 · Oct 19, 2021
Latest
- FixedCan't remove the lesson access from user if already has one.
- FixedLessons that are in a module are not available in Manual Content Drip meta box.
What it does
Handing students an entire course on day one can leave them overwhelmed or skipping ahead. This extension adds pacing to Sensei LMS courses, so lessons become available on a schedule you set. You can tie a lesson to a fixed calendar date, or have it open a set amount of time after each student enrolls. That gives every learner a structured path through the material and gives you a way to build anticipation for what comes next.
It works inside Sensei, so dripped lessons keep Sensei's distraction-free course interface along with quizzes, certificates and interactive blocks such as flashcards, image hotspots and checklists. There is also a manual content drip option for granting or removing lesson access for individual users, including lessons that sit inside modules. The extension requires WooCommerce, which lets you sell courses as products, and it fits training sites, membership programs and educational portals.
Best for
- Course creators running Sensei LMS on WordPress
- Training sites that release lessons weekly or on set dates
- Membership programs selling paced courses through WooCommerce
Features
Date-based lesson release
Set a lesson to become available on a specific calendar date, so every student gains access at the same time regardless of when they joined.
Release after enrollment
Schedule lessons to open a set interval after a student enrolls, giving each learner their own paced timeline through the course.
Custom drip schedules
Choose the timing and order of lesson delivery to match your teaching approach, from weekly releases to tighter or looser intervals.
Manual content drip controls
Use the Manual Content Drip meta box to grant or remove lesson access for individual users, including lessons placed inside modules.
Works with course prerequisites
Combine drip timing with Sensei prerequisites so students reach lessons in a logical order after finishing earlier content.
Drip interactive lessons
Schedule lessons that contain interactive blocks such as flashcards, image hotspots and checklists, alongside Sensei quizzes and certificates.
Sell courses with WooCommerce
Because it runs with WooCommerce, you can sell courses as products and pair them with WooCommerce Subscriptions and Memberships for access control.
Questions about Sensei Content Drip
Does this work on its own or do I need Sensei LMS?
It is an extension for the Sensei LMS plugin, so you need Sensei running on your site. It also requires WooCommerce. The extension adds scheduling on top of the courses and lessons you already build in Sensei.
Can lessons open based on when each student signs up?
Yes. You can set a lesson to become available a chosen amount of time after a student enrolls, so each learner moves through the course on their own timeline. You can also use fixed dates if you want everyone to get access together.
Can I give one student early access to a lesson?
Yes. The Manual Content Drip meta box lets you grant lesson access to an individual user, and you can remove that access again later. It works with lessons that are organized inside modules too.
Will interactive lesson content still work when it is dripped?
Yes. Dripped lessons can include interactive blocks such as flashcards, image hotspots and checklists, and students still get Sensei features like quizzes and certificates once a lesson opens.
Is Sensei Content Drip free?
The code of Sensei Content Drip is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Sensei Content Drip is this?
Version 2.1.1, released Oct 19, 2021. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Sensei Content Drip?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Sensei Content Drip automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Sensei Content Drip need?
Sensei Content Drip needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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