Designing Before Storyline
Apr 26, 2017
Hi everyone,
I'm trying to build a portfolio of work and I'm using Storyline 360 for the first time. I've partnered with a non-profit who has a problem with internal control. This includes taking donations, handling cash, fund raising, etc. I'm designing a 30 - 60 minute eLearning course to teach these skills and procedures.
How do you guys design your eLearning before creating in Storyline?
I've made learning outcomes, interviewed the sponsor, and collected existing documentation. I also prototyped about 3 key learning events and had the sponsor approve them.
The problem I have is I feel the need to plan out each stage / slide of the eLearning before I start creating in Storyline. Starting Storyline with just a blank canvas is daunting.
Do you plan out each learning event / slide before creating in Storyline? Do you just start creating?
I've considering making a storyboard, but that seems pretty time intensive. Also, I've considered mocking up every slide using Balsamiq or even on paper, but that also seems time intensive. Thoughts?
3 Replies
Hi Brett!
Personally I usually create my "storyboard" (which is usually more of a prototype) directly in Storyline to save time. My fellow community Manager Nicole Legault also does this and even wrote an article all about it that you may find useful. :)
Hi Allison,
I like the concept of prototyping directly in Storyline to save time and also provide the ability to show crucial interactions that are hard to show in a static document.
Yes, totally! I find it to be a real time-saver because it's easier for everyone to understand how the final course will look and behave.
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