Forum Discussion
Learning Journal In Rise
UPDATE DECEMBER 2024
Download at your own risk! It appears that Articulate recently made a change that could cause the learning journal to stop functioning. Such changes have happened in the past and will continue to happen. However, I will not be updating the learning journal code at this time. To remove the learning journal, simply remove any STATEMENT-NOTE entries that refer to the learning journal.
E-Learning Super Hero SamHill has created a newer version of a Learning Journal that has more features and is actively supported. I encourage you to check it out here.
- - - - -
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.
* * * *
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
304 Replies
Hi Mike, This was working well in our learning platform rise, however, recently the coding is not working on each individual's first view of each journal entry (you just see the inserted statement box). It works every time on 2nd or more viewing of each journal log though. This could be achieved by going back and then forward a page to view it again. Any ideas?
Hi Rachel, I have noticed the same issue (the journal entry textbox only working on the second viewing) in the last two weeks. Would be very interested to hear if anyone has found a way to remedy this.
I'm seeing the issue on the Chrome browser but it's working as expected on Edge. Haven't been able to test other browsers yet.
Agree I've used this for a few courses but having trouble getting it to work now. Has something changed?
This was great! I remember using this a few years back. Since you created it 5 years ago. Have we come any closer to an easier option in Rise 360 yet?
Hi, brilliant journal... anyone know how to hide the 2nd button (Actions)? The descriptor '.journalprintbutton' seems to be the same for both buttons. So, difficult via CSS
thanks
Chris
Hi Chris, I don't have anything helpful unfortunately but I just came here to also say that I would like to be able to do this.
Rachel
FYI, I've updated the files available at the main links at the top of this conversation with the changes from my above post of 26 October.
Files worked for me too Mike, many thanks!
Thank you Eva and Jeremy for your work in updating the Learning Journal to Articulate's most recent changes. Unfortunately, the files shared above include customizations that will break other users' implementations.
I've implemented only the generic fixes that Eva recommended and have created test files here. I don't have a way to easily test these files. Can the community test these files? If they are approved then I will update the files that are downloaded via the links at the top of this thread.
Thank you.
Hi Mike. I tested your files and they worked for me. Thank you!
It half worked for me, I have text boxes and buttons but no question titles (capture). But then when I print it it nearly works (capture 1)
Hi, I have tried this learning journal before and it worked nicely. I have tried this today and it does not seem to work. The note boxes still appear as note boxes. Does it have anything to do with the recent Rise changes?
The journal boxes show up and are functioning, but my print journal button does not. Has anyone else had this issue? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
it would be because you didn't match the instructions exactly when you entered the statement for the buttons. double check that everything is the same as the instructions as it could be something small
Thanks Lani for replying. I created journal buttons in the past (that all worked) and I used the same template. It is a deeper issue.
Thank you Eva and Jeremy!
