How does the Edovo platform work?

How does the Edovo platform work?

A behind-the-scenes tour of how your content shows up (and why it matters)

Overview

If you’re new here, first: welcome. Not just to Edovo, but to my Edovo—the one we’ve built with precision, intention, and let’s be honest, a whole lot of care. This is where incarcerated learners come to grow, heal, and build a future. And your content? It’s part of that journey.

So before you dive into uploads and formatting tools, let’s take a tour. You’re about to see where your work will live, how learners will interact with it, and how every screen, click, and certificate tells a bigger story.


Your cheat sheet for this article

  • Edovo supports multiple content types, each with its own purpose and engagement style

  • Courses are the only format that earn certificates and formal progress tracking

  • Interactive resources are great for lightweight engagement (snacks, not banquets)

  • Stand-alone items are passive but powerful when used intentionally

  • Everything you publish appears in the learner’s transcript—yep, even a single PDF


What Edovo is—and what it isn’t

Before we dive into content types, transcripts, or certificates, let’s take a minute to zoom out.

This short video gives you a bird’s-eye view of what Edovo really is: a secure, self-paced learning platform designed specifically for incarcerated adults. You’ll see what makes it different from your typical learning management system—and just as importantly, what it’s not.

Spoiler: it’s not Netflix with quizzes, a recycled slide deck graveyard, or a place for passive scrolling. It’s clean. It’s purposeful. And every pixel is designed to support growth, healing, and reentry.

Press play to see the big picture.


Welcome to MyEdovo—where learning comes first

Edovo is a closed, distraction-free platform built specifically for incarcerated adults. The homepage, aka MyEdovo, is their personal home base. It’s clean, intuitive, and designed to prioritize access, equity, and progress.

When learners log in, they land in a space where everything—from emotional resilience videos to job prep courses—is just a tap away.


What kind of content lives on Edovo?

If you’re wondering where your work will show up—or how learners actually find and engage with it—this video is your guided tour. We’ll walk you through Edovo’s content library, the four content types we support, and how each one shapes the learning experience.

Press play to see how it all fits together.


Quick recap: what you just saw

  • The content library is the learner’s front door: nearly 30,000 hours of programming across categories like reentry, jobs, recovery, and emotional wellness.

  • Courses are full, scaffolded learning journeys with interactive elements and multimedia. They're the only content type that earns a certificate.

  • Interactive resources are bite-sized lessons—think short videos + reflection questions or quick knowledge checks. Great engagement, no certificate.

  • Stand-alone items are passive by design. One video, PDF, or audio with no questions. Still powerful, still show up on the transcript.

  • Learning paths are curated playlists built by Edovo to guide learners through a structured experience across content types.

Bottom line? Format matters. And whatever you build—if it’s thoughtful and intentional—it has a home here.

Your work matters. The format just shapes the experience.

So here’s your moment of truth: When you picture your content inside the platform…

  • Do you want learners to respond, reflect, or demonstrate growth? → Build a course or interactive resource.

  • Do you want them to listen, read, or watch on their own terms? → Upload a stand-alone item.

  • Want to build a journey around a goal? → Let us help you shape a learning path.

Each format serves a purpose. And your purpose? That’s what drives the impact.


TL;DR: Show up with purpose. We’ll take care of the rest.

  • MyEdovo is a clean, focused learning environment built for incarcerated learners

  • You can upload content as a course, interactive resource, or stand-alone item

  • Only courses earn certificates—but all content is visible on the learner’s transcript

  • Format shapes the learner journey—choose the one that matches your goal

  • And hey—we’re here to help you make that decision if you’re not sure


Ready to get started? Check out the detailed articles linked below. Your content isn’t just landing on a screen—it’s entering someone’s story.

Let’s make it count.

Your next read

  1. Step 1: Choosing the Right Format for Your Content: Active vs. Passive Learning Experiences
  2. Step 2: Prepare Your Content for Upload (Edovo Editor vs Edovo Spreadsheet)
  3. Step 3: Edovo Content Screening (Aka What’s Not Allowed)
  4. Step 4: What Happens After Screening? Evaluation.
  5. Step 5: Your Ripple Effect Starts at Publish



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