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# How to Schedule a Lesson to Be Released Later
Publish a lesson on a fixed date instead of straight away
The Schedule feature allows you to automatically publish a lesson at a specific date and time in the future. This is perfect for managing your content release without manual intervention and for creating a structured learning experience for your students.
### How to Set Up a Scheduled Lesson
* Step 1: In your module/lesson editing page, scroll down to the **Access & Visibility section**.
* Step 2: Select the "**Schedule**" option.
* Step 3: Set the specific date and time for the lesson to be automatically released to your students.
* Step 4: Save your changes.
### Drip vs. Schedule: What's the Difference?
Understanding the difference between these two powerful tools helps you build a more effective course structure.
* **Schedule**: This feature releases a lesson on a fixed date and time. This is ideal for synchronized events or when you have a pre-planned content calendar.
* **Drip**: This feature releases a lesson based on a relative time frame from when a student enrolls (e.g., 7 days after they sign up). This is perfect for creating a consistent learning pace for each individual student.
By leveraging the schedule feature, you can proactively manage your course content, build anticipation for new material, and create a clear, structured learning journey for your students.
