The Learning Elixir: Engaging Study Sessions for Better Grades

Part III

The first two articles in our series on student experiences with online learning platforms explored the LMS features students value most and why tools like checklists, AI guidance, and collaboration make a difference.

This time we’re turning to another crucial question: how can an LMS make the study process more engaging and why is this critical for student success? J. Mischler, one of the students who participated in our CheckIT LMS testing group, zeroed in on this aspect of our platform.

From the very day the testing started, it was clear that students were excited to work with online platforms that make studying more fun. The fact that LMS solutions are rarely seen this way suggests it might be the time to change the narrative around this technology altogether.

LMS platforms shouldn’t just be about admin work. They should provide genuine support to students throughout their learning journey, making it engaging right away and effective in the long run.

J. Mischler touches on these topics, so let’s hear from her.

The Call to Adventure

When we first brought students together to test our LMS, most admitted they didn’t see online learning platforms as exciting. J. Mischler was one of them, admitting that, before joining our user group, she thought that “online learning platforms were boring, and sometimes overwhelming or intimidating.”

We’ve been hearing similar feedback from other students (see Part I and Part II of the series), which is why it felt so rewarding to open the floor and hear their perspectives. The real test of any LMS is how students use it. And if it doesn’t help them build stronger study habits and achieve better results, then it’s just another admin tool.

Initiation: The Road of Trials

Working with AI tools comes naturally to today’s students. That’s one reason why most of them enjoyed working with Cleo, an AI mentor providing real-time, personalized guidance 24/7.

“Cleo is such a great feature and this would 100% help me in courses. My 3 favorite features are Cleo (flashcards and quizzes), the "Due This Week" feature, and the Daily Schedule. I love that the second two features are right on the dashboard and you do not have to click multiple different places to see this information. Cleo would make the biggest difference in my schoolwork because normally I have to upload my school documents into AI chats and ask them to make flashcards or quizzes for me, and Cleo eliminated this extra step.”

Return with the Elixir

While certain features stood out for individual learning styles, all students demonstrated a great awareness of the potential larger-scale impact with a tool like CheckIT LMS. When asked how it could benefit her school, J. Mischler highlighted the potential for making learning fun and helping students succeed.

“I think that CheckIT would help students feel less stressed about schoolwork because assignments are clear and the format of the platform sets students up for success. I think that students would get better grades because learning would be more fun. Teachers would also have an easier time because everything is laid out so well that there would not be confusion on where to find attachments or assignments due to the fact that CheckIT is so well organized.”