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Rise and adding Audio
I'm playing around in Rise and I cannot see a way to add audio. Is this not possible? Currently I'm looking at an Image and text, but I would want to add audio to almost anything. This would be highly disappointing.
Hi Melissa!
As you are building your course, you will see the option to 'Record Audio', which also has the option to import:
Is there a way to record audio into a dialogue in a scenario block? like what we can do in a labelled graphic block.
Hi Andreas. No audio in scenario blocks, right now! It's a request that we're tracking, so I'll make sure you're notified if we make changes that will help.
Hi Melissa - looks like you are asking specifically about adding audio in blocks. There's a Block in the Multimedia category called Audio. Try stacking that block before or after the media you are adding.
Is there any way to have audio play automatically in a block or lesson instead of having to initiate the playback as a user?
Hey Dawn - good question. We've shied away from auto-play audio generally on Rise because it's really non-standard on mobile devices.
Makes sense. Maybe it's the visual that is throwing me off. When I see the playback visual for audio, it feels like I'm about to listen to a podcast. As a user, I might just scroll right past it since podcasts are not really my thing. So as a designer, I would be hesitant to put relevant information into the audio feature.
Sorry Adam, what does "it's really non-standard on mobile devices" mean? Facebook plays audio and video without prompting. Youtube plays first, second and third videos without requiring intervention after the first click on the link.
I would respectfully disagree. When I performed an ethnographic observation of mobile learning habits, I discovered that many people are now habituated toward the youtube paradigm where scenes of audio-video play automatically. Swiping to a new section with audio starting at the same time is closer to the consumption habits of other types of media.
Maybe you add a text block right proceeding giving the audio some context.
Yes, certainly could do that. Thanks.
Do we have any option adding audio in any other screens other than Block>Multimedia>Audio screens
Hi Chiranjib,
You can also include media such as audio in the lesson types like the Process interaction, labelled graphic or timeline. You'll see in each of those when you go to add the individual items such as a marker in labelled graphic that they also have the option to include media or embed audio.
Hope that helps!
Hi, Is this still possible?
Hi Monica!
It is possible to still add audio to lesson types like the process interaction, labeled graphic, and timeline.
Hi Ken,
Since each phone, mobile browser, and even web sites could have different rules or standards it was determined to have users click for those experiences rather than forcing it on them which could be a jarring experience and not even not supported on that device.
We're always exploring new features or changes to existing features, so customer input is extremely valuable in that process. This behavior is one we're tracking as a feature request and once we have any information to share we'll update this discussion!
I have just started using Rise and I really like it. However, I do have a question: How do you put an audio in the course introduction? Or can you?
Hi Janice!
Have you considered adding an introductory Blocks lesson to the beginning of your course?
That way, you can add anything you like to the course introduction--text, audio, video...the list goes on! When your learners click the "Start" button from the main page, it'll be the first lesson they see.
I hope that sparks some ideas for you!
Where are the "introductory blocks"? I don't see that block listed as an option.
Hi Laura, the introductory blocks lesson that Leslie mentioned can be anything you like for your course introduction - text, audio, video...etc. This will be the first lesson your learners will see when they start the course. I hope this helps!
