I can't figure out the purpose of the RISE checkbox lists. As far as I can see when the user checks one, they are selected but no other actions occurs. In my view, a user would expect an action to occur in the course related to their selection, e.g. recommendations for further investigation of the checklist point, links to that part of the RISE lesson to review, link to a Storyline interaction, etc. My first impression was that I would incorporate the objectives of the course into these checklists so learners could evaluate their command of the content using the checklist and be directed to where they could improve their skills/knowledge based ont heir checklist response. Maybe I am not thinking of another useful attribute for these checklists. What do other use them for? Does it seem awkward to them that no action occurs based what the user checks? Am I missing something? Thank you.

I guess Kristin and I are coming at this from different directions. If my students (K-8) are checking off things online - I would like some action to occur. For example: currently, I give them a hard-copy printed list of objectives for the unit with 2 checkboxes besides each objective. One checkbox is under the column "Know Well" and the other "Need Work" so students can assess their own understanding and determine areas they need to work on more. In switching to digital format, I would put the objectives next to the RISE content related to those objectives and would love the RISE checklist to substitute for my paper self-assessment but with ACTIONS to take right then and there. Wouldn't it be great if they checked "Need Work" and up popped recommendations/links specific to that objective? Right when students saw a need - pop - there is a way to meet that need (the likelihood they'll go back is low so this gives a slight chance they will go on to a new, fun interactive way to learn what they are still unsure about). Tracking this would be an awesome formative assessment tool as I could easily spot trends and know where my students are having difficulty either as a group or individually. Also - I would love to use the checklist to give my students choices regarding assignments etc. For example: would they rather show mastery by writing an explanation, making a model, putting together a video, or so on? Depending on which choice they clicked, I would love for links and/or explanations to pop up regarding the requirements etc for completing that choice of assignment. Having that as a pop up action when a checkbox is clicked keeps the overall look of the RISE content clean and minimal as opposed to having all the info there. Or could I have a list of links I want the students to visit - after the student visits each one, the chekbox is checked off.... I am also always looking for ways to respond to my high achievers - what if I use a checklist as a way for them to signal their interest in pursuing an area further and based on that response, info, links, etc popped up??? You'd be surprised at the number of students who are interested and maybe even in which students are interested.... If I had a checklist on what careers related to my content, I could have videos or links pop up to give them further info on those careers based on their checklist responses. Humor is a big motivator to my students - what if a snarky remark or cartoon appeared based on their checkmark? What if another RISE block appeared as a result of a checkmark? If there was more than one checkbox per text - I could use it as a quick survey if I could track answers. I could be immediately responsive to my students' needs! In the digital world of e-learning including my storyline 360 modules - my students expect their actions to have a consequence and will be puzzled when nothing happens with a RISE checklist as it currently stands - it will be as if they've signaled something to me and I am not listening or do not care. Static lists like packing lists and steps taken, I would most likely give as handouts personally or as a pdf to print, BUT with the ability to track RISE checkmark responses and have actions occur (links, videos, further content, etc) because of the students checkmarks - well, I could dream up all kinds of ways to inspire, amuse, respond, encourage, differentiate instruction, etc - the sky is the limit.... all the while keeping the beautiful simplicity and clean areas that makes RISE so compelling (and not overwhelming)... So, please, please, please give us the ability to have an action occur because of RISE learner checkmarks - these are just my 2 minute thoughts on what I do with this ability. I guarantee all the bright minds who I see using Articulate 360 would come up with soooo much more. It would be very exciting.

I too would like an actionable response to the checkbox and a way of recording whether or not the box was checked.

I love the idea of the checkboxes. I love giving the learner a self-check list. In my case, I'm building a program that will take months for the learner to complete. The user may not even open the course every day. Within the course is a long list of tasks that they should be learning On-the-Job. Initially, I thought they would be able to check off each task as they completed them, then exit the course. I thought the LMS would keep track of their check marks similar to how Storyline has the "resume saved status" feature. My problem is that each time they re-open the course, all their checkmarks are unchecked. So, the functionality of using these checkboxes to record minor milestones is useless. I've changed them all back to bullets to avoid setting expectations.

I stumbled across this post when I too wanted to learn more about the purpose of the Rise Checkbox List. I like all the ideas on this page, in particular where Robin is coming from. I would also like to use this feature in compliance type training to capture the learner's understanding and/or agreement to policies and guidelines.

Would love to have the check marks save so I could use this for a new hire checklist.

What's the purpose of the RISE checkbox lists?

JamesWooten
Community Member
8 years ago
Please know this does not meant that I don't appreciate the uses others have given for these checklists (great ideas which I will use) - I am just wanting more options.
KristinSavko
Community Member
8 years ago
Yep! Our applications are certainly very different! I love hearing what others are doing! :)
JamesWooten
Community Member
8 years ago
Another way I would like to use a checkbox - as a bookmarking tool. This might work as is but would be great if there was a way students could rapidly go to all checked bookmarks or a list of bookmarks could be generated for them to pick from. This would be very helpful in my use of Rise as an interactive textbook.
AshleyT-Pollard
Staff
8 years ago
Kristin and Robin, you two are on fire! Love all the idea generation and lots of good stuff in here for our product team to use as inspiration. Much appreciated, and I hope you have a fabulous weekend.
AshleyT-Pollard
Staff
7 years ago
Thanks, Stephen for posting here! The recording of it being checked sounds like you'd need that type of set up as a quiz question? If so, I can pass that along to my team!

As for an "actionable response" could you share a bit more about what you'd like to see?
StephenCahill-e
Community Member
7 years ago
Sure thing,

I would like the data to be exported in a variety of ways, (or any way, really) that allows the recording of which check boxes were completed and when. I think what would be best for my purposes would be an "email this list" button that could be added to the end of the check-list as an option. but also, something more automated, in the background, could work too.

Thanks,
KatieFrassinell
Community Member
7 years ago
Great idea Stephen! I could definitely use a checklist feature where a user could check items off as they complete them and then either print out, save, or email the completed list.
OnlineDesign
Community Member
7 years ago
The box is a free-form box with ultimate flexibility in which the user can ask the question, "To check or not to check, this is the question."
GIT
Community Member
7 years ago
I have the exact same situation as Daniel. We would love to use the checkboxes but we can't because their values don't persist once the course is re-opened. Is there any way around this?
AshleyT-Pollard
Staff
7 years ago
Thanks Daniel and G IT for this insight. We've been watching this discussion and a few others as we look at the potential of modifying this feature, so your use cases are really helpful for our team.

I'll let you know here if it makes our roadmap!
- LindsayMcCul173
  Community Member
  7 years ago
  I want the check boxes to stay checked in the SAME instance of the course - when my learners "revisit" their observations. I even tried a workaround with building a slide in Storyline, but it STILL clears. It's extremely frustrating...