Creating Dynamic E-Learning with Random Number Variables #278

Carrie and Philip in Stylish Lockdown
Demo: https://go.aws/2RNwQWD
Download: https://go.aws/3evlRL3

I know everyone wanted to know what happened with Carrie and Philip after they met in ELC #263. They are in lockdown together, like all of us. If I get ambitious this week I will try to figure out how to keep the random numbers from repeating with the techniques Jonathan and Teo recommended last week.

Here is something I had part built.

The calculations except the division are all randomly generated and the lock code is also randomly generated, a little sprinkling of javascript ensures it plays well.

https://elearninglaboratory.com/portfolio-item/maths-challenge/

Here's an example I built a little while ago: https://www.4-pt.co.uk/samples/random-question-board/story_html5.html

And here's the blog post to go with it: https://www.4-pt.co.uk/2018/09/25/insight-building-a-random-question-quiz/

To kick off this challenge, I would like to share one of my previous challenges designed for Soccer Training, Drills, and Examples in E-Learning #241.

https://storylinec.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/SLC+%23241/story_html5.html

Hello again!

Found a few moments to dust off an abandoned project that uses random number variables.

What could be more random than a Magic 8-Ball? Unless you believe its mystical powers can help you through this quiz?

Can you get 8 OUT OF 10?

Demo: https://bit.ly/elhc278b
Download: https://bit.ly/elhc278bdl
Blog: https://bit.ly/elhc278bl

Hello!

Tough week here - my Dad passed away suddenly on Tuesday. I have a really great example powered by random number variables, but it's currently under embargo.

So instead here's my short tribute to one of my Dad's heroes - the legendary runner Emil Zátopek.

DEMO: https://bit.ly/elhc278

It's a subtle example. The random number generator determines the order in which the examples are shown, with a total of three possible sequences. This is a good technique for keeping courses interesting on repeated viewings.

Looking forward to seeing what everyone else comes up with this week, although I may not be as active in the comments as usual. Take care all.

Perfect timing for this challenge! I recently created at Wolf this game based on generating random numbers and the output depends on your willingness to risk. Have fun and beat Jake :)

https://360.articulate.com/review/content/bdbd9200-b991-4c10-af9d-20c1bfa14cea/review

EDIT: Here's a post with some behind the scenes info:
https://www.elearningdesigner.co.uk/single-post/2020/04/18/Add-dynamic-to-your-learning-with-random-numbers-variables

The purpose of this e-learning is to introduce the learner to a random habit to start their day off on the right foot. By clicking the sun button, the variable randomly jumps to one of the habit slides.

Each morning, the learner would access the learning, click the button, and perform whatever habit appears. Then move on with their day.

To minimize repetition, I'd have probably 15-20 habits ready on launch, and then continuously update/add habits to keep the content vibrant and relevant!

Demo: https://360.articulate.com/review/content/6eff927e-3494-4cbe-b19b-648ab8ae83e8/review

Hi everyone,

I did this last year (before the changes in Storyline with their January update) but the concept can still work:

It's testing your math and strategy skills. The numbers are random, the dots where you collect coins are random as well.

Play with Calcy [kalki]:
https://www.rabbitoreg.com/examples/calcy/story_html5.html


How it's done:
https://www.rabbitoreg.com/examples/p99/#/lessons/cbc4yvAA2gSbF2zQUoL_26HbatjVdcWd

A couple of words on "randomness" from game design:

Randomization improves replayability, which means that you can replay the game over and over again and you go through a different experience.

There are different types of randomization you may apply:

- Randomization of a set of numbers without repeats: let's say you have 5 scenarios numbered from 1 - 5. What you're randomizing is the ORDER how the learner go through them. You can do this when the game starts and just move on with them in the randomized order. This means you don't just want a random number between 1 - 5 because it could end up with repeating the same scenario more than ones.

- Randomization with no repeat: similar to the one above but you do not have a set of numbers but still you don't want repeats. This means you need some sort of "history" of already pulled numbers, and if the new one matches any of them, you need to redraw a random number.

- Randomization can apply not only to numbers but conditions as well. This can vary between positions on the screen, challenges in time, slightly different traits for "enemies" to make them less or more effective, etc. Example here: https://elearningindustry.com/branching-scenarios-design-secrets-of-interactive-storytelling-challenge Explanation how the random element (brick) is placed in the interactive storytelling producing a new storyline every time.

- And for data geeks: in statistics, random means same chance to be selected. In our world, it's more about a lack of apparent pattern for the user.

- Be careful with randomization: if there's too much randomization, it can lead to frustration. If there's not enough, it gets boring or repetitive. And so, NEVER randomize something that is important for the learning and it need to be consistent. this could confuse the user ("okay, I just learned if I do X, Y happens... but this time there's no X... what am I doing wrong?")

This is a game for Passover which I created. It uses random numbers to determine which location the Afikomen is hiding in. Additionally, it randomizes which player starts.

https://360.articulate.com/review/content/3430922d-ad71-46d9-a400-cd789897df99/review