Forum Discussion
Low‑Bandwidth Export Mode for Rise Courses
I work in global health and digital learning for community health workers (CHWs) in low‑resource settings. Rise is a strong tool for this audience because of its clean layout and ease of use for people with low digital literacy.
However, many CHW programmes operate in areas with very limited connectivity, and even when creators avoid heavy media, the exported Rise package still contains large structural files (JavaScript, CSS, animation libraries, etc.) that cannot be reduced by the course author.
Idea
A Low‑Bandwidth Export Mode that automatically produces a lighter version of a Rise course. This would go beyond media compression and focus on reducing the structural weight of the export. e.g. Downscaling or converting all images to a lighter format, Removing unused JavaScript/CSS libraries,...
These are elements that creators cannot currently control, but would make a significant difference for learners using older Android phones with limited storage and slow data.
Why this matters
CHWs often access training offline or with very low bandwidth. A lighter export would make Rise courses far more accessible in these environments and would support organisations working in remote or humanitarian contexts.
3 Replies
This is a really important use case that often gets overlooked in mainstream e-learning tool design. In my experience working with low-connectivity environments, the biggest challenge usually isn’t just media size—it’s the “invisible weight” of modern web frameworks that authors have no control over.
A low-bandwidth export mode like you’re describing would be a meaningful step forward, especially if it included options like disabling animations, lazy-loading non-essential components by default, or generating a truly “offline-first” package rather than just a compressed version of the same web build.
Thank you for adding to the conversation. The more people highlight this, the more likely it is to be considered.
Hi KJ05 and morgann5238,
Thanks for sharing these thoughtful use cases and suggestions.
I can see how greater control over exported course size and performance could benefit learners in low-connectivity environments, especially on older devices and offline-first deployments.
I've shared your feedback with our product team, including the use cases around community health worker training and other low-connectivity environments. We'll continue to track this need and will share any updates here if we have news to report.
