So, I'm relatively new to Storyline. I've mostly done templated work within Storyline, rather than bespoke projects.
Can I ask, that really, it's more about being able to make the pretty usual interactions look and appear far more individualised than other authoring tools? I realise there are more features but at its core, it shares similar screen types and interactions to other tools?
Good question. As you noted, there are similarities to all tools and the general screen types and interactions. In a simple sense all e-learning is some sort of screen with an assortment of text, images, and media. And it can only be laid out in certain ways (up/down/left/right).
I'd look at it this way: it's a blank screen. You have a freeform authoring environment and can create anything you want. If you want generic screen layouts and interactions like a tabs and make them look custom, you can do that. However, since it's a blank canvas the limitations are mostly fluency with the tool (and feature set) and creativity in how they're used and not all e-learning is text or image forward content that relies on typical layout conventions. I've seen courses that mimic workplace production environments and machines and misc systems that do have very custom interfaces and interactivity.
I think the examples in the weekly challenges do a good job showing the capabilities (on a small scale) of what can be done especially since most of the examples don't pull from the templates.
Thank you so much for such a helpful reply. I really appreciate it.
So, if I was to take on a project where I have to create a piece of elearning in Storyline, would my greatest weakness be fluidity/knowledge of the features? I don't lack creativity. I hope i'm understanding your reply correctly.
And if that's the case, where's the best place to educate myself about the features, to get up to speed? Or, what else would you recommend I do - apart from look at the examples link you sent?
I'd start to become familiar with the core features in our training site and then I think the best place to learn is to participate in the weekly challenges because you can establish the creative context and build what you want and practice using the software.
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Good question. As you noted, there are similarities to all tools and the general screen types and interactions. In a simple sense all e-learning is some sort of screen with an assortment of text, images, and media. And it can only be laid out in certain ways (up/down/left/right).
I'd look at it this way: it's a blank screen. You have a freeform authoring environment and can create anything you want. If you want generic screen layouts and interactions like a tabs and make them look custom, you can do that. However, since it's a blank canvas the limitations are mostly fluency with the tool (and feature set) and creativity in how they're used and not all e-learning is text or image forward content that relies on typical layout conventions. I've seen courses that mimic workplace production environments and machines and misc systems that do have very custom interfaces and interactivity.
I think the examples in the weekly challenges do a good job showing the capabilities (on a small scale) of what can be done especially since most of the examples don't pull from the templates.
Hope that helps.
Hi Tom,
Thank you so much for such a helpful reply. I really appreciate it.
So, if I was to take on a project where I have to create a piece of elearning in Storyline, would my greatest weakness be fluidity/knowledge of the features? I don't lack creativity. I hope i'm understanding your reply correctly.
And if that's the case, where's the best place to educate myself about the features, to get up to speed? Or, what else would you recommend I do - apart from look at the examples link you sent?
Thanks so much,
Jo
I'd start to become familiar with the core features in our training site and then I think the best place to learn is to participate in the weekly challenges because you can establish the creative context and build what you want and practice using the software.