How Image Files are Used as Lessons – lmsportals

LMS Portals allows administrators to create lessons using images as standalone learning content. This is a quick and effective way to share visual material, reinforce concepts, or deliver lightweight lessons without needing documents or videos.

Here’s how image-based lessons work—and when to use them.

🖼️ What Is an Image Lesson?

An image lesson is a course module that displays a single image (e.g., .jpg or .png) directly to the learner. It appears full-screen or embedded in the LMS interface, depending on your configuration.

Learners can view the image, zoom in (if supported), and proceed to the next lesson once they've reviewed the content.

✅ When to Use Image-Based Lessons

Image lessons are perfect for visual learning and fast information delivery. Common use cases include:

Infographics
Summarize key concepts or workflows in a single graphic
Step-by-step diagrams
Visualize processes, systems, or procedures
Product screenshots
Show learners how to use tools, dashboards, or platforms
Compliance posters or signs
Display workplace safety visuals or policy reminders
Branded visuals
Reinforce your company’s identity or internal messaging

📂 Supported File Types

LMS Portals supports the following image formats for lessons:

JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
PNG (.png)
GIF (.gif) (for simple animated visuals)

For best results, use high-resolution images that are optimized for screen viewing.

🛠️ How to Add an Image Lesson

Navigate to the course where you'd like to add a new lesson
Click “Add Lesson”
Select “Image” as the lesson type
Upload your image file
Add a title and optional description or learning context
Save and preview the lesson

💡 Pro Tip: Include short text instructions or context below the image so learners understand what they’re looking at.

💡 Best Practices

Use clear, high-resolution images to avoid pixelation
Limit image size for faster loading, especially on mobile
Keep text minimal within the image—use readable fonts and simple layouts
Consider accessibility by adding alt text or captions where appropriate
Combine with other formats—image lessons can complement video, PDF, or quiz lessons in a full course