This month, members tackled experimentation head first. Here's a look at some of the spectacular experimentation opportunities in the community that you can still take part in.
💡Rise Code Block Build-a-thon Highlights
The code block build-a-thon has finished with three amazing winners, and tons more entries to learn from.
Check out what the finalists had to say about their experience with the Rise Code Block, and what tips you can learn from them.
🛡️ Participate in the Template Creation Guild
If you create training for Sales or Customer Service teams, we'd love for you to join our brand new Template Creation Guild. Template Guilds are groups of fifteen or so community members working together over the course of four weeks to create a core template hub for their specialty area. The cohort will begin March 16th and end the week of April 6th.
Signups will close soon, so act fast if you'd like to participate! Learn more here.
⚗️Adventurous Articulate User? Join Labs!
Labs is where you have the opportunity to try early, experimental features and help shape what we build next.
💬 What Everyone's Talking About
Looking for a way to connect with your peers? Try jumping into one of these conversations:
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Trainer-Led Materials That Help Facilitate Discussion
Share tools and tips for facilitating engaging discussion among learners, an evergreen struggle brought up by ElaineCashmore -
Graphic Design Resources
Many of instructional designers have to build their design eye on the fly, and aarosario is looking for tools that have helped you build those skills.
🌟Weekly Challenge Highlights- Things to Say & Not Say to E-Learning Designers #542
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By: Jayashree_Ravi A true-to-life example of what goes on in the mind of an instructional designer. |
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Interactive Instructional Design eLearning Sample By: SyedAmjad-Ali Decision-driven interactions are the name of the game for this experience, putting learners in the hot seat. |
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By: jeremykelley78 This nostalgic course showcases how a strong theme makes a big impact- especially when delivering a "Do's and Don'ts" style slide.
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Mission: Survive the Stakeholder 😅 | Things to Say & Not Say to IDs By: Monica_vrl Complete with a custom stress meter this entry cuts to the quick of less than glamorous discussion patterns. |
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By: Kate_Golomshtok This quick and punchy module gets to the heart of why not all revisions are welcome, or even close to necessary. |
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🎓 Trending Training Webinar
These sessions offer tips and tools you can experiment with immediately to improve your courses.
- Design Your Way with Custom Blocks in Rise 360
In this session, you’ll explore how Custom Blocks in Rise 360 let you design with total flexibility—whether you start from a blank canvas or choose from one of our templates. -
Quick Tips & Tricks: Episode 122
This episode walks through free characters and backgrounds in Storyline, some "hidden gem" tips in Storyline, and AI quiz question tips in Rise and Storyline.
📚 Member-Powered Articles
Looking for ideas you can learn from and adapt? These articles share hands-on guidance and career insights grounded in members' real experiences:
- Made by Members: Making Information Easier to Explore
These member examples focus on how to turn an overwhelming amount of information into approachable and digestible presentations. -
Community Insights: How Ekaterina Brings Playfulness and Heart into Learning Design
This member spotlight shares how Ekaterina_V centers play in her learning design- not as a feature, but as a foundation.
💎 Hidden Gems
Sometimes the most helpful moments in the community are easy to miss. Here are a couple worth exploring:
- Stop by the Welcome Center
New members are introducing themselves every day. A quick hello can make a big difference, and it’s one of the easiest ways to jump in. - Best Practices Discussion
Check out this thread on what the fundamental best practices of course design are, led by randykepple
🧪 The trend of experimentation doesn't have to end with February. Try something new in your course design, explore a challenge, or connect with a fellow E-Learning Hero. Be sure to come back and tell us the result of your experiment!
