I'm trying to create a page on which the user completes several text entry boxes (there is no right or wrong answer, technically) and that data gets reported to the LMS. I have found ways to set it up as a freeform pick one or individual text entry question, but haven't found a way to have all of the text field entries be reported to the LMS. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.
I checked out the link you posted, and I'm curious... Why would one have to go through all of the trouble to hide a question slide? Couldn't we just create a short answer survey question, then have the results link to the "result slide" and have the same effect as the lengthy process described through your link? Or am I missing something? Understanding this will help me, I'm sure, in coming up with other creative ways to get Storyline to communicate with LMS.
The why for this set up may be a bit before my time... :)
But the basic premise holds true for what you're describing. I guess perhaps there were some folks who just wanted to capture other variable values and report them? Perhaps it's not something the user is entering, but is generating by their actions in Storyline and therefore that needs to be reported to the short answer.
I am using the instructions you linked to above regarding reporting variables to an LMS. I have the question slides built and i'm trying to link them to the variable fields I want to use, but the custom names I've given the text entry fields don't show up in the list of variables that i'm trying to assign to the survey response field. Can you please take a look and let me know what i'm doing wrong? I'm just beginning this project so I'd like to avoid wasting a bunch of time trying to figure out what I assume is a simple answer :) Attached is the example. Thank you!
Adriel. So I see that you renamed the text entry fields, but that doesn't work for the variable itself, that is just how it shows on your timeline. If you refer back to Ashley's post and the method she has here, you need to create your own variable, so for AHL you could create a text variable that is title AHL and then in the slide you have to set, for AHL, Set AHL equal to TextEntry11 which is that text field that is there.
Thanks Randy. I thought I followed the instructions to the letter but there is clearly something I'm not understanding. Can you clarify how i would "create a text variable"?
No worries. You just have to create a text variable then make that variable equal to the textEntry field that was your text box. Here are a couple pictures to help.
I have created the variables as per the above in one of the files my developer is working in. I have no idea how to link this to the survey slides, and allow the text the learner types in to submit to the lms. I also cannot see the same options you have.
I have attached the portion of the file I need help with. Can someone direct me on the right path?
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your file! I'd be sure to review the detailed steps in the article mentioned above and use the Short Answer question, as well as adding the triggers mentioned to report your variable.
In the meantime, I'm going to enlist our Support Engineers' help, so we can help guide you on how to get this reported. I'll share your file with them so they can test it and get back to you!
Hi, I'm trying to do something similar where the learner has to enter their name and date in two separate text box in the same short answer slide. I created the variables for both and added a results slide at the end. When I tested this in our LMS, only the name entered was captured but not the date. Did I miss a step?
Hi I have this table where I want to let the learners fill in the data by typing into the text field entry then capturing it and communicating it to the LMS.
Hi, I have 3 TextEntery fields on the same slide. I want to submit responses to LMS. Here is have review question and I need to know how it is possible.
Can I submit responses to LMS without converting the slide to FreeForm or any type of question slide?
Which type of question slide allows me to get multiple responses and submit responses to LMS without a result slide(I have closed out the slide after this text entry slide)?
Does LMS track all text entry fields in the published SCORM files or every time we need to submit responses?
Allow me to address each of your inquiries individually.
Can I submit responses to LMS without converting the slide to FreeForm or any type of question slide?
- You'll need to use a form-based question slides in order to submit the responses to your LMS for reporting purposes.
Which type of question slide allows me to get multiple responses and submit responses to LMS without a result slide(I have closed out the slide after this text entry slide)?
- This isn't possible to do without a results slide. You'll need a Results slide to send the responses of your learners to your LMS.
Does LMS track all text entry fields in the published SCORM files or every time we need to submit responses?
- If you include all of the form-based slides that accept text-entry from users in a Results slide, then yes, these will be submitted and tracked in the LMS. You can also elect not to include specific questions from being included in the Results slide.
Additionally, if you're trying to do more customization with your user's input that aren't covered by the standard form-based question slides, you can take a look at this article for an alternative way to accept and record user's input in your LMS:
This is my first time posting in the community and I'm hoping to get some help. I know this is an old thread, but thought I'd post from this as the scenario above is pretty much what I'm trying to achieve.
We are implementing an LMS (Moodle) and I'm doing some testing as we need to report learner responses that are entered into free text fields to our LMS. There will be multiple free text fields on the same slide.
I've been successful in getting the responses to report back to the LMS, but the issue I'm having is that I'm not able to successfully 'hide' the short answer question slides. I've set a new trigger to submit the interaction on the short answer question slides when the timeline starts on the slide, but when previewing it, I get the pop up 'Invalid Answer. You must complete the question before submitting'. The submit trigger is firing before the adjustable variable trigger, so it thinks the question isn't answered. The only way I've gotten around it is to set the submit interaction trigger to fire when the timeline reaches 0.02, but this means the learner will see the question slides.
I've attached my test file, any assistance is greatly appreciated. I'm sure there's something simple I've missed.
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Hi Kelley,
The text entries will create variable values, and if you need to report the value of a variable to your LMS you'll want to use the method here.
Hi, Ashley--
I checked out the link you posted, and I'm curious... Why would one have to go through all of the trouble to hide a question slide? Couldn't we just create a short answer survey question, then have the results link to the "result slide" and have the same effect as the lengthy process described through your link? Or am I missing something? Understanding this will help me, I'm sure, in coming up with other creative ways to get Storyline to communicate with LMS.
Hi Jazzmine,
The why for this set up may be a bit before my time... :)
But the basic premise holds true for what you're describing. I guess perhaps there were some folks who just wanted to capture other variable values and report them? Perhaps it's not something the user is entering, but is generating by their actions in Storyline and therefore that needs to be reported to the short answer.
Hello!
I am using the instructions you linked to above regarding reporting variables to an LMS. I have the question slides built and i'm trying to link them to the variable fields I want to use, but the custom names I've given the text entry fields don't show up in the list of variables that i'm trying to assign to the survey response field. Can you please take a look and let me know what i'm doing wrong? I'm just beginning this project so I'd like to avoid wasting a bunch of time trying to figure out what I assume is a simple answer :) Attached is the example. Thank you!
Adriel. So I see that you renamed the text entry fields, but that doesn't work for the variable itself, that is just how it shows on your timeline. If you refer back to Ashley's post and the method she has here, you need to create your own variable, so for AHL you could create a text variable that is title AHL and then in the slide you have to set, for AHL, Set AHL equal to TextEntry11 which is that text field that is there.
Thanks Randy. I thought I followed the instructions to the letter but there is clearly something I'm not understanding. Can you clarify how i would "create a text variable"?
No worries. You just have to create a text variable then make that variable equal to the textEntry field that was your text box. Here are a couple pictures to help.
That is so helpful! I had not learned that yet, I really appreciate it.
Hi there,
I have created the variables as per the above in one of the files my developer is working in. I have no idea how to link this to the survey slides, and allow the text the learner types in to submit to the lms. I also cannot see the same options you have.
I have attached the portion of the file I need help with. Can someone direct me on the right path?
Hi Grover,
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your file! I'd be sure to review the detailed steps in the article mentioned above and use the Short Answer question, as well as adding the triggers mentioned to report your variable.
In the meantime, I'm going to enlist our Support Engineers' help, so we can help guide you on how to get this reported. I'll share your file with them so they can test it and get back to you!
Hi, I'm trying to do something similar where the learner has to enter their name and date in two separate text box in the same short answer slide. I created the variables for both and added a results slide at the end. When I tested this in our LMS, only the name entered was captured but not the date. Did I miss a step?
Hello MJ!
Great question! Since you have two data entry fields, you'd need an additional question that captures the response for the date.
Let me know how it goes!
Hi I have this table where I want to let the learners fill in the data by typing into the text field entry then capturing it and communicating it to the LMS.
How do I go about doing this?
Hi, I have 3 TextEntery fields on the same slide. I want to submit responses to LMS. Here is have review question and I need to know how it is possible.
Thank You!
Hello Sync Learning Experiences,
Happy to help!
Allow me to address each of your inquiries individually.
- You'll need to use a form-based question slides in order to submit the responses to your LMS for reporting purposes.
- This isn't possible to do without a results slide. You'll need a Results slide to send the responses of your learners to your LMS.
- If you include all of the form-based slides that accept text-entry from users in a Results slide, then yes, these will be submitted and tracked in the LMS. You can also elect not to include specific questions from being included in the Results slide.
Additionally, if you're trying to do more customization with your user's input that aren't covered by the standard form-based question slides, you can take a look at this article for an alternative way to accept and record user's input in your LMS:
Hi Articulate Community,
This is my first time posting in the community and I'm hoping to get some help. I know this is an old thread, but thought I'd post from this as the scenario above is pretty much what I'm trying to achieve.
We are implementing an LMS (Moodle) and I'm doing some testing as we need to report learner responses that are entered into free text fields to our LMS. There will be multiple free text fields on the same slide.
I've read through the above thread and the below article for assistance - https://access.articulate.com/support/article/Storyline-360-How-to-Send-the-Value-of-a-Variable-to-an-LMS
I've been successful in getting the responses to report back to the LMS, but the issue I'm having is that I'm not able to successfully 'hide' the short answer question slides. I've set a new trigger to submit the interaction on the short answer question slides when the timeline starts on the slide, but when previewing it, I get the pop up 'Invalid Answer. You must complete the question before submitting'. The submit trigger is firing before the adjustable variable trigger, so it thinks the question isn't answered. The only way I've gotten around it is to set the submit interaction trigger to fire when the timeline reaches 0.02, but this means the learner will see the question slides.
I've attached my test file, any assistance is greatly appreciated. I'm sure there's something simple I've missed.
Thank you in advance.
Hi Meena,
Thanks so much for reaching out!
I see that you've opened a support case and that you're working with our colleague Mick. You're in great hands!
We'll continue the conversation over in your case.
Have a great start to your day!