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What's the purpose of the RISE checkbox lists?
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 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.
I too would like an actionable response to the checkbox and a way of recording whether or not the box was checked.
I use the checkboxes to display, for example, a list of tasks, and before it have text similar to "Click the tickbox as you read and understand each required task."
After my checkboxes I add a Continue button with the hint text similar to "Read and tick each required task above". Once they have ticked all the boxes, the Continue button text would then change to an actionable button of "Click here to learn more about X" and then the info below it will display.
This way, the only way the screen will be marked as complete is by clicking that Continue button ... and this button only becomes active once all the checkboxes have been ticked ... with my text showing that you should only tick the checkboxes if you understand it.
Hope that makes sense!
That does make sense, however In my case the checkboxes might not all be
checked, and I would like to know which are and are not.
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?
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,
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.
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."
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 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?
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!
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...
Right now, we are using checkboxes just as they are designed to be used, with directions that say "click box as you complete the task." I fully support the idea of being able to provide feedback, additional information, links, or showing another block.
I can see the use-cases described for tracking. While I don't foresee that helping in our case, I'm willing to bet that we may find a use for tracking if it were to become available.
