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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 23 MIN

6 Essential Questions for Choosing the Right Learning Management System (LMS)

from The Learning Alchemy Lab: A Modern Approach to Teaching Online with Dr. Alexis Bjelica · host Dr. Alexis Bjelica

When you're ready to create an online course, one of the first questions that comes up is: "What LMS should I choose?" In this episode, Dr. Alexis breaks down the learning management system (LMS) selection process so you can make a confident, informed decision without getting overwhelmed by all the options.An LMS can be a powerful tool for housing your course materials, tracking learner progress, facilitating community, and creating a seamless learning experience. But with so many platforms available—and so many bells and whistles being marketed—it's easy to feel stuck before you even begin.Dr. Alexis shares her top six questions to ask when evaluating an LMS, drawing from her experience using at least 12 different platforms throughout her career in education and instructional design. This episode will help you become a savvy consumer of educational technology and choose a platform that truly serves your needs and your learners.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What an LMS actually does and whether you even need oneThe six essential questions to ask before purchasing a platformHow to evaluate pricing structures and avoid overpaying for features you won't useWhy mobile responsiveness and integration capabilities matterThe difference between testing a platform as a creator vs. as a learnerHow to assess support services before committing to a platformBudget-friendly alternatives to traditional LMS platformsConnect with Dr. Alexis:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-bjelica/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelearningalchemist/Subscribe to The Learning Alchemy Lab for more episodes on designing learning experiences that truly transform.

When you're ready to create an online course, one of the first questions that comes up is: "What LMS should I choose?" In this episode, Dr. Alexis breaks down the learning management system (LMS) selection process so you can make a confident, informed decision without getting overwhelmed by all the options.An LMS can be a powerful tool for housing your course materials, tracking learner progress, facilitating community, and creating a seamless learning experience. But with so many platforms available—and so many bells and whistles being marketed—it's easy to feel stuck before you even begin.Dr. Alexis shares her top six questions to ask when evaluating an LMS, drawing from her experience using at least 12 different platforms throughout her career in education and instructional design. This episode will help you become a savvy consumer of educational technology and choose a platform that truly serves your needs and your learners.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What an LMS actually does and whether you even need oneThe six essential questions to ask before purchasing a platformHow to evaluate pricing structures and avoid overpaying for features you won't useWhy mobile responsiveness and integration capabilities matterThe difference between testing a platform as a creator vs. as a learnerHow to assess support services before committing to a platformBudget-friendly alternatives to traditional LMS platformsConnect with Dr. Alexis:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-bjelica/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelearningalchemist/Subscribe to The Learning Alchemy Lab for more episodes on designing learning experiences that truly transform.

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