In a computing environment having an educational management system comprising a server, a method for distributing the educational information includes creating educational content at the computing device using an educational program, encrypting the educational content to form encrypted educational content and at least one key for decrypting the encrypted educational content, allowing a user to connect the computing device to the educational management system server through a network connection, transferring the encrypted educational content from the computing device to the educational management system, and transferring the key from the computing device to the educational management system. The educational programs are capable of creating educational content on the computing device while not connected to the network.