Here’s a brief highlight reel of the conversations, builds, and resources that shaped the community’s discussions in November.
🧳 Join the E-Learning Heroes Passport Challenge!
From now through January 5, you can earn passport “stamps” (aka badges!) just for participating in the community—posting discussions, sharing examples, cheering on peers, and more. Every badge marks progress in your own learning journey and gets you closer to fun rewards like swag, shout-outs, and even a chance to win a Fujifilm Instax camera.
💬 What Everyone’s Talking About
Looking for a spark of inspiration? Here are some conversations fueling creativity across the community.
- Instant Publishing with Quick Share
Members are excited about Quick Share’s one-click publishing for everyday Rise content. See how others are using it for job aids, previews, and vendor training, and share your own quick-use ideas.
- Share Your AI Assistant Makeover
Creators are posting fun before-and-after examples of how they used AI Assistant to level up drafts, build scenarios, or refine lessons. Check out their transformations and add your own.
- A Handy Storyline Notepad
JoeDey's persistent notepad for Storyline is getting lots of love. If you’ve been looking for a simple way for learners to save notes, explore the demo and join the discussion.
🌟 Standout Challenge Entries
November’s challenges surfaced lots of gems! A few standouts:
Using Interactive Video for Scenarios & Quizzes in E-Learning
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A side-by-side look at how the same topic can feel totally different: passive slide vs. active video journey. The branching version turns a basic onboarding moment into an experience you are excited to explore. |
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This first-time challenge entry uses short workout clips as quiz questions to test whether you can spot proper form. Simple, practical, and a great example of how video can make quick checks feel interactive. |
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Designing Office Exploration Interactions for E-Learning
| Welcome to the Office This creative virtual tour guides you through an office space, offering a way to explore rooms, teammates, and key info. A fun, game-like approach with lots of potential for expansion. |
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| You're Hired! By ded2 This demo brings an interactive approach to onboarding with AI-powered characters who respond in real time. |
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Airport Security for Travelers
| The Zero-Drama Security Shuffle See how AI Assistant took an outline and shaped the result into a clean Air Travel Security module. A great example of AI speeding up real course development. |
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| TSA Dishes on Thanksgiving Food By GolfPrincess This demo experiments with AI-generated visuals, narration, and custom interactions to build a playful learner experience. |
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🎤 Members Took the Mic (Guest Webinars)
From beginner tips to polished animations, these guest-led sessions offer hands-on tips you can put to work in your next Storyline build.
- Top 10 Tips for New Storyline Users with Judy Nollet
New to Storyline? Learn ten essential tips to help you skip the rookie mistakes and start building with confidence.
- Creating Animations and Interactions in Storyline with Simple CSS and JavaScript (No Coding Required) with Natalia Vostretsova
Learn how to give your Storyline projects a modern, animated feel using a simple framework and copy-ready code.
🎓 Trending Training Webinar
November’s training focused on improving visuals with tools you already have.
- Edit AI Images Using Free Windows Tools
Discover simple, free ways to edit AI images on your Windows PC, from removing backgrounds to polishing photos and refining illustrations.
📚 Member-Powered Articles
Looking for inspiration? These member-powered reads offer hands-on techniques, career insights, and behind-the-scenes workflows you can adapt to your own projects.
- Made By Members: Rise Code Blocks See how community members are transforming Rise 360’s Code Block into full-on games, tools, and simulations.
- Community Insights: What You Can Learn from Career Pivot
Discover practical career lessons from David Tait’s journey—from leveraging your existing strengths to turning setbacks into opportunities you can use in your own development. - How I Built This: How I Vibe-Coded a People Manager Simulation by Daniel-Benton. A practical walkthrough showing how a story-driven simulation was created in Rise, and how you can adapt the same codebase to build your own interactive experiences.
💎 Hidden Gems
Sometimes the best tips are hidden in plain sight. Here are a couple worth exploring:
- Articuland 2026 is Coming!
Join the Articuland 2026 VIP list for early updates and pricing, then share the topics and ideas you want featured as we design next year’s experience together. - Come Say Hello in the Welcome Center
New members are introducing themselves every day, and a quick hello goes a long way. Jump in, say hi, and help someone feel at home. (Bonus: replying earns you a Passport Challenge badge through January 5!)
✨ That’s a wrap for November! What’s one thing you discovered—or created—recently that we should feature in the next roundup?
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