Using Variables to Compare Learner's Answers to an Expert’s Recommendation #292

Using Variables to Compare Answers in E-Learning #292: Challenge | Recap

One way course designers can move past the simple multiple-choice type question is with text entry fields that let learners type in their responses and compare their answers to an expert’s recommendation.

This isn’t a graded activity.

It’s just a simple way for learners to compare and contrast their response with the recommended course of action. Using Storyline 360’s text entry fields and variable reference, this is a great way to expand your e-learning toolkit. 

Using Text Entry Fields and Variable References

Here’s a quick overview of one way to approach this week’s challenge. In this case, I’m showing the expert’s feedback side-by-side with the learner’s response. Another option would be to use tabs to let the learner toggle between multiple experts or recommendations.

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Interactive Writing Practice

Here's a hands-on exercise that lets learners practice rewriting statements and comparing their responses to an expert's recommended working.

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Challenge of the Week

This week, your challenge is to create an interaction that presents learners with a challenge and asks them to respond by typing how they would handle or respond to the challenge. Then, include a way for learners to compare and contrast their response to an expert’s recommendation. You can make the compare-and-contrast part interactive or place both responses side by side.

We’re using variables this week. If you’re new to variables or course authoring, please ask for help in our forums.

Share Your E-Learning Work

• Comments: Use the comments section below to share a link to your published example and blog post.
• Forums: Start  your own thread and share a link to your published example..
• Personal blog:  If you have a blog, please consider writing about your challenges. We’ll link back to your posts so the great work you’re sharing gets even more exposure.
• Social Media: If you share your demos on Twitter or LinkedIn, try using #ELHChallenge so your tweeps can track your e-learning coolness.

Last Week’s Challenge:

Before you compare your challenge entry with your fellow challengers, check out the amazing checklist and to-do interactions shared over the past week:

Checklist Interactions in E-Learning #291: Challenge | Recap

New to the E-Learning Challenges?

The weekly e-learning challenges are ongoing opportunities to learn, share, and build your e-learning portfolios. You can jump into any or all of the previous challenges anytime you want. I’ll update the recap posts to include your demos.