Integrating Academy LMS with FluentCommunity allows you to create a seamless learning and community experience on your WordPress site. With this integration, you can engage students, foster discussions, and build a thriving learning community around your courses. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of connecting Academy LMS with FluentCommunity, ensuring a smooth setup for enhanced interaction and student engagement.

Prerequisites #

Before using this integration, ensure you have the following installed and activated:

• Academy LMS (Free and Pro) version 2.7.0 or above
• FluentCommunity WordPress Plugin (Latest Version)

Creating Spaces in FluentCommunity #

To create a space in FluentCommunity, follow these steps:

1. Open the FluentCommunity portal and navigate to the Spaces section from the menu.
2. Click on Create New Space.

3. Choose a space type from the available options: Discussion Space or Course Space.

4. Fill out the required form fields with all necessary details and click Continue.

5. Complete the additional form fields as needed.
6. Finally, click on the Create button.

Your FluentCommunity space has now been successfully created.

Connecting FluentCommunity with Academy LMS Courses #

To connect FluentCommunity with Academy LMS courses, follow these steps:

1. Enable FluentCommunity Addon #

First, ensure you have enabled the FluentCommunity addon from the Academy LMS Addon section.

2. Configure Course Settings #

1. Open the course in which you want to integrate FluentCommunity.
2. Scroll down to the Course Settings area.
3. Locate the FluentCommunity option.
4. Toggle on the Enable FluentCommunity Feed.
   • Navigate to Course Settings > Fluent Community tab in your Academy LMS dashboard.
   • Toggle the Enable Fluent Community Feed switch to activate activity sharing.

3. Select Events for Activity Sharing #

1. Under Selected Events, choose the course activities that should be pushed to FluentCommunity.
2. Available options include:
   • Course Enrollment
   • Course Completion
   • Course Announcements
   • Question & Answer
   • Any other relevant activities you want to include
3. Check the boxes for the events you want to share.

4. Choose FluentCommunity Space #

1. Under Fluent Community Space ID, select the specific space (e.g., “LMS Lounge”) where the course activities will be posted.

5. Activity Posting #

Once a student performs any of the selected activities in the course, a post will automatically be shared in the designated FluentCommunity space.

Example Posts:

By integrating Academy LMS with FluentCommunity, you create an interactive and engaging learning experience where students can connect, discuss, and share their progress. This integration fosters a sense of community and enhances student engagement within your courses. Start building a more connected learning environment today with Academy LMS and FluentCommunity!