CYPHER Learning Reviews

Pros

At The REALM, a public school of choice, we feel incredibly fortunate to use NEO as our LMS. What we appreciate most about NEO is its simple design for our middle schoolers which empowers them to progress independently through a self-paced curriculum and supports their autonomy while making classroom management smoother for teachers.

Cons

I can't find anything I dislike about it. Even though I'd like to see a few more features added over time, our school still considers this the best system available.

Pros

From my experience CypherLearning clearly did their homework and built one of the best LMSs I've used when it comes to user experience and the graphical interface. The layout is tidy and uncluttered, really easy to navigate and visually pleasing so I didn't have to rely on a large local support team. Everything runs smoothly, the system just works in the background, letting educators concentrate on teaching and students focus on learning without distractions.

Cons

I'd like to see NEO expand with far more functionality and configurable options specifically aimed at higher education so it better supports the broader idea of social learning. For example, I want features where students can self-organize into their own social learning arenas and richer tools that promote high-impact, meaningful interaction across cohorts and groups.

Pros

At ARNOS Online Education we've been running NEO LMS since the beginning of the 2016-2017 academic year and today it supports more than 5,000 students and upwards of 150 educators. As an e-learning academy, I was tasked with finding a full-featured online educational platform that provides strong communication, thoroughly developed course content and enough flexibility to stay dynamic. We also wanted to introduce and spread our Ed-Tech teaching methods across the Greek market so they would become recognizable and trusted. Affordability was another key requirement: we needed a cost-effective system that combines both synchronous and asynchronous learning tools and services so it's accessible to everyone. That led us to choose NEO as a cloud-based solution that aligns with our concept. Our partnership with neolms.com has proven to be economically viable and practical, an easy-to-use option that fully integrates assignments, assessments and collaboration features. Through this LMS educators can track learners' progress, pinpoint weaknesses with a structured tracking process, boost motivation and provide targeted, personalized guidance to help each student improve.

Cons

I firmly believe there's always room for improvement, especially in education. What I'd really like to see added is more great statistical analytics, specifically yearly reports on user access and login patterns. Having annual-level data about when and how our users log in would help us better understand long-term engagement trends, spot recurring issues and make more informed decisions about scheduling, content delivery and support. In short, enhanced year-by-year access and login analytics would make the platform even more valuable for our institution.

Pros

Since we began collaborating with Cypher Learning and adopted the NEO LMS, I've noticed that teachers who use Neo's content-authoring, assessment and collaboration features do far more than simply deliver synchronous or asynchronous video lectures or grade students. They become ongoing mentors who can map out a step-by-step, student-centered learning path tailored to each individual. Neo's progress tracking, instant feedback and pop-up analytics keep me well informed about where every learner is struggling. Equipped with interactive pedagogical strategies, a range of EdTech tools and engaging lesson plans, teachers, myself included, are able to concentrate effectively on each student's specific needs and match support to the corresponding learning objectives. From my perspective that blend of analytics and resources truly shifts educators into personalized coaches, improving engagement and outcomes.

Cons

I honestly can't point to any aspect of NEO that I dislike. From my point of view it's an excellent platform for any educator who wants to get involved in the EdTech process and it provides the features and capabilities needed for teachers to actively engage and motivate their learners as well.

Pros

What I appreciate most about NEO LMS is how simple it feels for users. My instructors and support staff needed almost no training to manage their online classes. We've been using this LMS for over four years now and our experience has been very positive.

Cons

At this point in time I personally don't have anything that I dislike about the LMS.

Pros

As a content designer and integrator, NEO gives me the freedom to be truly creative, it provides every tool I need to build engaging, high-quality educational experiences.

Cons

I would like to see improved handling for JavaScript and HTML and a more aligned method for me to attach scripts into the framework.

Pros

What I appreciated most are the gamification elements, the built-in online video-conferencing tools and the smooth integration with great third-party services like Google, Microsoft and Turnitin which really enhance usability.

Cons

For my part I would like more flexibility with custom reports and the ability to create custom HTML forms as that would greatly improve interoperability with other systems I use.

Pros

The dashboard is really effective, it gives me clear, easy direction whenever I use it.

Cons

So far I haven't come across anything to complain about, the Learning Management System seems very complete and covers all the features I need.

Pros

I am impressed with the user interface. The superb help features and guides have greatly aided my staff in setting up our courses. It's remarkably end-user friendly and has proven to be an invaluable tool for instructors and students alike.

Cons

I find it complex as a novice user.

Pros

This software offers a wide array of functionalities, including the uploading of presentation slides and recorded videos.

Cons

It would be amazing if the software could facilitate live webinars via external plugins like GoToWebinar for broadcasting to students.

Pros

The customer service is top-notch, responsive to suggestions and customer requests. The platform's customizability for schools has served both our students and teachers exceptionally well.

Cons

It would be convenient to have drag-and-drop functionality for certain pages. For instance, adding a new web resource should automatically arrange it alphabetically.

Pros

It's user-friendly for administrators and instructors alike, and students adore it. Plus, the customer support is excellent.

Cons

I am satisfied with the software, but as an administrator, I would appreciate the ability to reactivate student accounts.

Pros

The ease of use, visual appeal and customizable nature of the LMS to suit individual schools are commendable.

Cons

It would be fantastic if discussions could include peer reviews and likes also more options for test questions, like drag and drop, would be appreciated.

Pros

It is incredibly accessible for both students and faculty members. The grading system and blogging sites stand out for their excellence.

Cons

The student cost cutoff seems quite high for me.

Pros

The multitude of features seamlessly transforms the traditional classroom experience into an LMS portal. I particularly cherish the ability to track students' last sessions, the diverse assignment formats, and the transparent grading system.

Cons

I find it very complex to use, it requires a lot of practice and support to truly grasp its functionality.

Pros

This allows us to provide an alternative to our traditional program, offering students an experience that may even surpass what they have in the classroom. It fosters connections with parish members who engage with and comment on their work.

Cons

A slight enhancement in aesthetics would greatly enhance the experience.

Pros

The capability to grant access to adjunct staff, off-site personnel, and cross-department staff to create courses is invaluable. It provides a nice framework for creating lessons, and the customer support is exceptionally responsive and helpful!

Cons

The online documentation is too basic. Advanced documentation for power users or administrators would be beneficial. Improving options for setting up and administering tests is also necessary.

Pros

The initial features and integration options with WooCommerce in WordPress are impressive. The API is a valuable tool but could become a goldmine with proper documentation and support.

Cons

The API documentation is lacking, making it difficult to troubleshoot issues. It seems there's no accessible support for the API.

Pros

We are well-acquainted with this software. It fulfills all our requirements, and our participants can easily find what they need.

Cons

The interface could be more visually appealing and easier to navigate. Simplifying participant enrollment, perhaps through mail merge or Excel sheet uploads, would be helpful.

Pros

NEO has everything! As a course creator and content integrator since 1996, I can develop academic solutions for entire regions, districts, and schools. NEO enables me to evaluate student performance across all levels and foster a community of learning among stakeholders.

Cons

As an educator, having offline capability is crucial, especially in areas with unreliable electricity. Students should be able to work offline and sync when connectivity is restored.