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Build interactive eLearning courses with Slate Builder. Write content in the LESSON.md open format, connect your AI assistant through Slate MCP, or turn presentations into courses with Slate for Canva.

Slate BuilderCreate, customize, and publish interactive eLearning courses.LESSON.mdWrite lessons, assessments, and courses in an open Markdown format.Slate MCPConnect your AI assistant to create and manage courses in Slate Builder.Slate for CanvaTurn Canva presentations into course drafts you can edit and publish in Slate Builder.Slate for GitHubIn development. Powered by LESSON.md, our open Markdown format.

Learn the basics

Section titled “Learn the basics”
Getting StartedSet up your account and create your first course.
DashboardSearch, tag, archive, and organize your course library.
Course StructureOrganize courses into sections, lessons, and blocks.
Block TypesExplore 22 block choices for building interactive content, including Process and Timeline.
TemplatesSave and reuse blocks and full lessons across courses.
TeamsCollaborate in a shared workspace with pooled credits, voice minutes, storage, and team theme presets.

Create and customize

Section titled “Create and customize”
AI FeaturesGenerate course drafts, plan out loud with Live Voice, narrate, translate, create images, and earn credits by referring friends.
ThemingCustomize colours, typography, fonts, custom CSS, and shared theme presets.
MediaUpload and manage images, video, audio, documents, and stock media.
AssessmentsBuild quizzes with scoring, pass/fail, attempt limits, and per-question feedback rules.

Publish and collaborate

Section titled “Publish and collaborate”
Export & LMSExport to SCORM, xAPI, cmi5, HTML, Word, or PDF.
Review ToolRun reviewer cycles with comments, generated checklists, and AI feedback summaries.
Import CoursesImport existing Slate exports and Rise SCORM packages.
AccessibilityWCAG conformance, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.