Forum Discussion
Learning Journal In Rise
UPDATE JUNE 2020:
Firstly, Articulate recently implemented a small update to Rise. As a result, all new exports from Rise will need to include the most recent version of LearningJournal.js which is found at the usual link.
Secondly, at any time Articulate could update their code and bring a breaking change to the Learning Journal. Over a year ago, I shared this functionality freely with the community and the code comes with no warranty or support either implied or expressed. If at any time you want or need to remove the Learning Journal from your modules, simple remove any STATEMENT-NOTE entries that refer to the Learning Journal.
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I built a cool Learning Journal feature for Rise that has been very well-received. I thought I'd share it in case anyone wanted to a. use it or b. improve on it.
The Learning Journal allows the learner to enter text responses to journal prompts throughout a Rise course. At the end of the course, the learner can print their learning journal of all their responses. The responses are saved to the browser so that they persist on future visits to the Rise course.
EDIT May 2019: At the request of a member of the forum, I created a HOW-TO video below that shows each step of the HOW-TO document in action.
Example Rise Course
http://amelangrise.s3.amazonaws.com/learningjournal/index.html
HOW-TO Document
https://github.com/mikeamelang/learning-journal/raw/master/Learning%20Journal%20HOW-TO.docx
HOW-TO Video
https://360.articulate.com/review/content/33873893-2ea1-46d9-9415-3efca951d74c/review
Learningjournal.js file (right-click and save)
http://raw.githubusercontent.com/mikeamelang/learning-journal/master/Learningjournal.js
Learningjournal.css file (right-click and save)
http://raw.githubusercontent.com/mikeamelang/learning-journal/master/Learningjournal.css
Project github site
https://github.com/mikeamelang/learning-journal
I would love any feedback and help to improve the functionality and code.
Mike Amelang
That's amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the video. It was really helpful.
Great to hear! I was concerned it was too long, but I think it's better to share too much and let viewers jump to the content they need.
I am having quite a bit of difficulty getting the Section Intro to work. The other sections work fine, but I can't get the Section Intro to work. Either nothing shows up or the stock text that you entered appears. Any help would be great. Thanks! :)
Bradley,
I'd be happy to help troubleshoot. Sections are used to organize journal entries upon printing. I can tell you that usually the issue is that the line in the Section Intro entry that reads
Section: <<insert your section here>>has to match EXACTLY the corresponding line in all of the journal entries that belong in that section. This is how the code knows where to place the journal entries when printed.Is it possible for you to share your elearn with me? Also, it may make sense to continue this over DM.
Mike
You bet, Alphonso. I will cook one up and add it to the post. Thanks!
Great work Mike. Will definitely make use of this feature.
Any chance of a short screencast on how-to insert just one of the "feedback" opportunities into RISE?
Alphonso,
Sorry for the delay, but I just posted a video which shows both how to create the journal entries and how to include the necessary code files linked above. Hopefully this helps!
Mike
Thank you so much for sharing! This is a great tool!
Christina,
Option 1, Sending the Responses in an Email
I went ahead and created a version that adds an "Email My Journal" button to the Learning Journal. It opens up a pre-filled email and the user only needs to click send. (Rt-click and save the file)
Learning Journal with Email Button
Option 2. Sending the responses to the LMS
This would be great functionality. I personally don't know how to make that work. Here's some links, though, that will give you a start.
lmsAPI Functionality in HTML5 Output
Rise: How to Report Completion and Success Statuses to an LMS
Have fun journaling!
Mike
Hi Mike, trying to download the email button, but keeps failing - no file.
Please could you relink?This journal is exactly what I am looking for.
Hi Mike
Me again! I just found this thread where you are talking about emailing the journal. The link isn't working for me - I get error 404... are you able to share the file again by any chance? Many thanks.
Regards
Michelle
Michelle,
The email button functionality is found in the newest version. Check the HOW-TO doc for instructions.
Regards,
Mike
Mike, this is great! Thank you for sharing. Would it be possible to add a Submit Journal button to send the responses to an LMS or course facilitator email address? Without the ability to report long-text responses to an LMS from Rise or Storyline blocks, I'm really searching for options.
This is a very interesting idea, thanks for sharing.
Woah! This is fantastic! Nicely done, Mike.
