22 Dynamic Ways to Use All Three Variable Types in E-Learning RECAP #454
Using Variables in E-Learning RECAP #454: Challenge | Recap
This week's challenge asked course designers to share examples using text, number, and true/false variables.
Jonathan Hill
This week's demo uses Number variables to track how many items you select, True/False variables to identify which pairs of items have been selected, and Text variables to describe your selections.
Example | Download | Jonathan Hill | Website | @DevByPowerPoint
Phil Mayor
This uses all three types of variables. Number variables are used to control all of the animations; there are no GIFs or Javascript animations in this project. Text variables control the room names, and a little javascript does the typewriter effect. Booleans are used to control the objects, levers and other items.
Example | Phil Mayor | Website | @philmayor
Jodi M. Sansone
In this demo, I used a text variable and random number variable to customize your friend's cupcake and message (Chat GPT helped create 40 different messages.) I used a T/F variable to help you select which cupcake to give your friend...with the new emphasis animations as well. Enjoy!
Example | Download | Jodi M. Sansone | Website | @jodimsansone
Tia Pez
This slide uses 360-degree photos to search for safety risks (discussed in previous slides in the full lesson). True/False variables are used for the searchable objects and the help button (how it knows what has and hasn't already been found). Number variables are used to keep score, as well as the timer. Text variables are used also in the timer (timer is not using JavaScript) as well as to create a string URL that pushes your time through on the form for the scoreboard.
Julie BIGOT
In this project, you have a text variable in the form of a notepad where you can keep notes on the case (l used a lightbox); a Number variable with the slider + an identical number variable for the animation on the street; and a True/false variable that gives you a different ending if you found the right culprit or not.
Example | Julie BIGOT | Website
Shan G. Stone
I have created a basic user customization settings page with a live preview of the selected settings. It uses text variables to store and present the user's name, number variables to determine font size, etc., and a true/false variable to determine if the user's code is valid.
Example | Shan G. Stone | Website
Julie BIGOT
Text variable: the names of the shops. True false variables: to keep track of the cards that were bought and that have to be shown in your backpack. Number variables: to keep track of coins, prices and so on. Random numbers : to display different gifts in every shop.
Example | Julie BIGOT | Website
Jayashree Ravi
Step into the Bomb Defusing Challenge! Navigate through intense defusing scene, decode code, and make quick decisions. Can you save the day before time runs out?
Example | Jayashree Ravi | LinkedIn
Thaddaeus Smith
For this interaction, I used True/False variables to determine if a slot in the list is occupied, text variables to occupy the slots and number variables to number the animals when selected.
Example | Download | Thaddaeus Smith | Website
Wrenn Corcoran
I counted 28 variables used in this interaction. A text variable tracks the type of vessel you choose. Number variables track the amounts of each ingredient you add. True/False variables track the garnishes and ice you add. I also used a number of T/F variables to provide different levels of feedback (in the course, this is the start of a branching scenario).
Chris Hodgson
Introducing Daisy, the AI-powered color palette generator built in Articulate Storyline 360.
Example | Learn more | Chris Hodgson | Website | @skriss
Kari Edmonds
I created a quick college savings calculator for someone starting a college fund for their baby. Text variables were used for the baby's name.Number variables were used to calculate the monthly amount to be saved. True/False variables were used to verify whether the monthly amount was enough. If so, the learner gets the "success" message at the end. I used JavaScript to calculate the total amount they would have after 18 years based on the monthly contribution.
Example | Kari Edmonds | Website
Sabrina Sgoda
Use a text variable, count the attempts to find it again and get a message according to your success.
Rema Merrick
This project is my first attempt at creating a board game. I used a lot of variables in this project. For example, I used a random number variable for the wild card component. When the user lands on a wild card space, a random number between 1 and 5 is generated and the respective card is presented to the user.
Example | Rema Merrick | Website
Maren West
I used number variables to create the car menu, text variables to show the correct color car throughout the course, true/false variables on the layers inside the lesson, and controls the knowledge nitro panel. Overall, the entire course uses 62 variables.
Ron Katz
Here’s a simple interaction using each of the three variables.
Tra Nguyen
A scenario-based project I've created earlier. I incorporated both text and numerical variables. Text variables were utilized to tailor a personalized learning experience for the learners, whereas numerical variables were employed within the gamification aspect to track learner scores in the progress bar.
Example | Learn more | Tra Nguyen | Website
Sabine Hitzl
This is my first entry in any of the challenges. It's an adapted part of a game-based quiz I created for our EHS Team.
Chloe Okura
For this week's challenge, I made a rest/meal break calculator for shift workers in California. Text variables were used to capture the learner's name. True/false variables were used to select the AM or PM shift to determine your shift start time. And a number variable was used to make the timer and show how many breaks you get.
Example | Chloe Okura | LinkedIn
Kate Golomshtok
For this challenge, I've chosen to create a math problem using different variables. Your task is to determine whether the inequality is correct or not.
Example | Kate Golomshtok | Website
Paul Alders
For this challenge I want to share a math game that I'm still working on. The final module is not ready yet, but most of the variables are used in this game.
Example | Paul Alders | Website | @paulalders
Hannah Radant
Here is my "Create your Masterpiece" submission for this week. A text variable was used to designate the color being used with the paintbrush. The true/false variable controls the background music. And a random number variable was used to randomize feedback.
Example | Hannah Radant | Website
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