Mindsmith allows you to seamlessly integrate your AI-generated lessons and courses with your existing Learning Management System (LMS). By exporting your content as a SCORM package, you can track learner progress, completion rates, and scores directly within your organization's LMS platform.
This guide will walk you through how to export your content, the difference between package types, and best practices for LMS deployment.
Exporting a SCORM Package
Before exporting, ensure your lesson is fully generated. You cannot export a lesson that is still only in Storyboard mode.
To export your lesson or course as a SCORM package:
Open your lesson or course in the Mindsmith editor.
Click the Share button located in the top toolbar.
Click on Download LMS Package.
Select your preferred LMS Format (SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004).
Select your Package Type (Dynamic or Static).
Click the Download button to save the ZIP file to your computer.
Note: Free accounts have limits on how many active sharing links they can have simultaneously. If you hit this limit, you may need to unshare other items or upgrade to a Professional or Business+ plan.
Choosing an LMS Format
When downloading your package, you will be prompted to choose a format. This depends entirely on what your LMS supports.
SCORM 1.2: The most widely supported format. If you are unsure what your LMS accepts, this is the safest choice and works with nearly all modern platforms.
SCORM 2004: Offers more detailed reporting and tracking capabilities. Choose this if your LMS fully supports SCORM 2004 and you require advanced learner data.If you are unsure which format to select, consult your LMS administrator or documentation.
Dynamic vs. Static Packages
Mindsmith offers two distinct ways to package your SCORM files. Understanding the difference will help you choose the best deployment method for your organization.
Dynamic Packages (Recommended)
Dynamic packages act as a bridge between your LMS and Mindsmith. Instead of downloading all the media files, the SCORM file simply embeds the Mindsmith player directly into your LMS.
Automatic Updates: If you fix a typo in a text tile or update an image tile in Mindsmith, those changes instantly appear in your LMS. You do not need to re-download and upload the SCORM package.
Requirements: Your learners must have an active internet connection.
Static Packages
Static packages bundle all of your content—including every text tile, image tile, and question tile—into a single, self-contained ZIP file.
No Internet Required: Because the content is physically hosted on your LMS, learners do not need to access Mindsmith's servers. This is ideal for organizations with strict firewall rules or offline requirements.
Manual Updates: If you make changes to your lesson in Mindsmith, you must download a new static SCORM package and upload it to your LMS to see the updates.
Common Issues and Practical Tips
My SCORM package is showing an error in the LMS If you exported a Dynamic package, verify that the lesson or course URL is accessible and that your internet connection is active.
My updates aren't showing up in the LMS If you exported a Static package, you must generate and upload a brand-new package to your LMS to see changes. If you are using a Dynamic package and have Staging enabled (an Enterprise feature), ensure you have clicked Publish Changes in the Share menu.