Forum Discussion
Putting a timer on a lesson
Is there a way to put a minimum time limit in a lesson block so that the learner can't just scroll to the end of the lesson?
Rise doesn't have that sort of timing functionality. The only way to slow down a learner is use the Continue button to force them to complete interactions.
In Storyline, you can adjust each slide's timeline so the learner has to spend a certain amount of time on the slide.
But, let's face it, even if you make someone wait on a slide, that doesn't mean they actually read the content...
Judy is right - it is possible to use timelines in Storyline - or even create a timer which has to count down before the learner can move on.
https://rise.articulate.com/share/fOga_fJEdh-2Oc63m6e4QnwFVyJksjco
Ironically, we created the above timer block to stop the learner spending too much time on an activity - i.e. put down your ideas in 60 seconds. But the demo also shows how you can set an activity - like a quiz against the clock.
In the second example you will notice the 'Continue' block is only active once the timer has run down - or the learner completes the task.
Hope this gives you some food for thought...
Hi Lena,
You can also check out this article about controlling Rise course navigation. Hopefully, the suggestions in the article should help limit your learners from just scrolling to the end of the lesson.
Hey John can you share the timer block you used in the Rise course your shared, how did you did it? or where can i find the widget
Hi Tasha! I see you're interested in John Cooper's timer block. He may not be subscribed to this thread and get notified of any new comments.
I would suggest reaching out to him directly by going to his profile and then clicking "Contact Me" to send him a direct message.
Hi Tasha
Sorry I missed your original request - I wrote several of these types of timers for inclusion in RISE courses. I have attached a 60 second countdown timer. It is designed to be included as a Storyline block in RISE. I can't quite remember why there is a blank screen at the beginning - I guess it is to do with the way the block looks when you insert it in RISE.
This version of the timer doesn't use JavaScript. I have done other clocks and timers that use JavaScript date and time functions and are more accurate... The way this one works is that there are two layers "Timerloop" and "Timerloopa" which have 1 second timelines. they pass control to each other whilst updating the clock. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the timer using this method - I'm guessing its approximately 60 seconds :).
The Font used to get the Digital Clock look is "Digital-7 Mono" you might need to find this on-line if you want a similar display.
The logic is a little tricky to follow - it takes a bit of working out. If you need help just message me.
Good luck - John
Hi John,
Thanks very much, for your help. It is exactly what we need, but I would like to do a change, that maybe you have implemented. I want that the counter begins just when the student access to the content, and then once the time pass able the button continue. But he doesn’t have to press start. How could i do it, do you have something done. Thanks so much for your help.
Hi Ramon
Here's a version that just has the countdown timer - No Start Button, No Pause button and No reset button - It starts as soon as you open the lesson and, if added before a "Continue" Tab with the "Complete Block Directly Above" setting, will enable the Continue Tab when it reaches zero time.
Thanks so much!!! Great!!
