This month, we’re spotlighting how community members are rethinking the way information is presented in e-learning. Instead of relying on charts, text-heavy slides, or traditional quizzes, these projects focus on framing, strong visuals, and simple interactions to help learners quickly understand and engage with the content.
Each example shows a different way to turn data, lists, or ideas into something learners can explore, without overwhelming them.
🌍 What Happens to Waste That Is Discarded in the Environment? By ThierryEMMANUEL
Inspired by a poster spotted along a river, this project adds a simple dial interaction to help learners explore. Turning the dial lets learners move through time and see how long common items take to break down, with additional details appearing as they go.
Instead of forcing a sequence, the dial gives learners control over how much they explore, making the experience feel more like interacting with an infographic than clicking through slides.
Try It Yourself:
Tip: Dials work especially well when content is about progression, scale, or duration. They let learners explore change over time instead of clicking through it step by step.
🍕 Hot Takes on Hot Pies by JodiSansone
Built in Storyline, this project uses a slider interaction to let learners scrub through the data at their own pace, with audio layered in to keep things playful. Simple mechanics, strong visuals, and just enough motion to bring the information to life.
Tip: Sliders are a good fit when learners need to skim, compare, or contrast. If the goal is exposure or awareness, letting learners scrub freely can feel more natural than having them use next/back navigation.
🌿 Top 5 Houseplants of 2025 by JeanineCopel293
This drag-and-drop interaction turns a simple list into a hands-on task. Learners drag the watering can to each plant to reveal whether it made the top five, using layers to provide instant feedback and keep everything contained in a single scene.
Try It Yourself:
Tip: When you want learners to engage directly with the screen, rather than read and move on, drag-and-drop can be a flexible, low-barrier option.
Since Storyline’s drag-and-drop interactions aren’t currently keyboard accessible, they can create barriers for learners who rely on keyboard navigation or screen readers. If you’re building drag-and-drop-style interactions, check out this on-demand training for ideas on more inclusive approaches.
🦷 Oral Health: A Global View by EQ23
Built with Canva graphics and simple Storyline button sets, this interaction lets learners explore one stat at a time. Each globe acts like a clickable hotspot, revealing a single data point through a clear visual.
Tip: When sharing stats, try pairing each one with a clear visual so learners can get the point at a glance without extra explanation.
💬 Your Turn:
How are you rethinking the way information shows up in your courses? Share an example or an idea you’re experimenting with in the comments.
🏅 Want to Be Featured Next?
We’re always looking to highlight inspiring examples from the community, and your work could be next! Here's what we look for in a standout submission:
- A downloadable .story file or link to your Rise course so others can explore, adapt, and learn from your build.
- A clear explanation of what you built, how it works, and what makes it unique.
- Behind-the-scenes insight into your process, techniques, tools, or challenges you tackled.
- Purposeful design, whether it’s solving a problem, teaching a concept, or experimenting with a new approach.
- Bonus: Share your ideas for how your design is widely applicable beyond the specific example.
Got something cool to share? Post it in Share Examples, and you might see it featured in an upcoming roundup!
