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Articulate Localization
I'm trialing the Articulate localization feature right now - what an AMAZING feature and am so happy that this is being developed!
I tried publishing a single course with two different languages. I see the option to choose my language when I first launch the content, but what if I wanted to switch languages mid way through the course, is there a way to do so?
Thank you!
Hi BridgitteLi if the you publish the content to a single package, you should be able to just update the Player.LanguageCode variable value with the target language code. See the attached simple example.
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Our company uses cornerstone LMS and we translate to 20 languages for the global content, so 20 translated versions. We need to be able to report the usage of each of the different language modules. So if we now create just one module with multiple languages, is it possible to report on each language version used?
Hi DarrenNash! When you publish a multi-language Storyline 360 course to your LMS, the language your learner selects is passed along if your LMS supports that field. Here’s how it works across standards:
- AICC: cmi.learner_preference.language
- SCORM 1.2: cmi.student_preference.language
- SCORM 2004: cmi.learner_preference.language
- xAPI/cmi5: context.language
Check with your LMS admin to confirm whether those fields are supported.
Right now, there isn’t a way to set a default language in Storyline 360 when the course loads. But your LMS, like Cornerstone, might offer that kind of setting.
Hi! Does localization include the closed captioning as well?
It does include captions.
Hi BridgitteLi if the you publish the content to a single package, you should be able to just update the Player.LanguageCode variable value with the target language code. See the attached simple example.
Hi. Can you tell me please, how this affects course completion? For example, if the package has multiple quizzes and they complete some in English and some in French, will they be able to get a completed status in the end?
Thanks!Hi DonnitaDerby390!
Great question!
A multi-language Storyline course using Language Code Variables should not influence completion status for LMS reporting. Even if the learner switches between languages mid-session. Completion data is sent by a SCORM 2004 element called cmi.completion_status. Which is completely separate from the langCode element of published SCORM packages.
For testing, I created a multi-language .story file with multiple quizzes and Variable Triggers. Allowing the learner to switch between English and French mid-session. Once finished, Storyline still reported 100% completion status to SCORM Cloud.
- Here's a quick Peek walking you through the experience!
For your reference, I've included a copy of the .story file I used in my testing. Please let me know if you need anything else!
This is really cool! Is there a way to do something like this in Rise?
Can you change the language as the default language when it loads?
