Learning Journal In Rise
Dec 05, 2018
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.
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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
279 Replies
I'm working on a course where I've used the journal and all is working well, except that when I go to print the journal, the order of the entries is not according to the course. I've double checked and doubled check the formatting of the section header and can't see any problem. Any ideas for this. I'm attaching a copy of one of the journals. I've numbered the sections to help understand the order.
Roxanne,
The Learning Journal does not interact with any LMS. All data is kept within the browser's memory. Therefore, the Learning Journal should function fine with both TINCAN and SCORM files. If this is not the case, please let me know.
Mike
Marti,
The Learning Journal currently queues the sections to be printed in the order that the sections were visited. Would it make sense to add a "Section Index:" line to the Section Intro which determines the order of printing? Or will that make the Section Intro less understandable to the learning designers?
Mike
I'll try it and see if that helps.
Marti,
I am afraid I wasn't clear. In order for a "Section Index" line to work, I will need to update the code some. Let me look at the code and see what I can do. I will get back to you.
Mike
Okay, thanks.
Marti,
Try this LearningJournal.js file. In each section, add a line "Section Order:" with the order number that you want the sections to appear in. Let me know how it works for you.
Edit: the above link now points to the master LearningJournal.js file because the functionality of ordering the sections has been folded into the master branch or version.
Mike
Yes it worked! Thank you so much! Makes it look so much better.
Hi. This is exactly what I was looking for...how did you add the javascript and then upload it into Rise?
Hi Mike,
This is such a great feature! I've used it in some modules I've developed on Rise, and it carries over to our LMS perfectly. I was wondering, is it possible to add a submit button (or submit trigger) for the learning journal text boxes? Our modules have quite a lot of lessons and if a user exits the course and comes back their answers disappear. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Aliki
HI Mike
I'm getting a 404 error not found when clicking the link
Vanessa,
At the top of this post you will find a HOW-TO document, a HOW-TO video and links to all the necessary files. Let me know if you have any follow-up questions
Mike
Wendy,
That's not an ideal customer experience. :) Can you let me know which link you are referring to? I checked all the links just now and they appear to be working.
Mike
Aliki,
I'm glad that this feature has been helpful to you and your end users. When users return to a course on the same device and same browser, the responses should be preserved. You can contact me offline to troubleshoot together, if desired.
Mike
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mikeamelang/learning-journal/orderthesections/Learningjournal.js
Ah. Since that post, I have folded the functionality of ordering the sections into the master branch or version. Downloading the main LearningJournal.js from the link at the top of this post offers the ability to order the sections.
I will update the post that you clicked on.
No worries - thanks Mike appreciate you sharing.
Hi Mike
This looks to be a fantastic tool, we have been using embedded forms, but stopped using the save and resume function as we we getting too many complaints from users that their work had been lost. How well does the learning journal work across different browsers and devices?
Yes, the Learning Journal works across IE, Chrome, Safari. No users have brought up concerns about particular devices, but if you do some testing yourself, please report back your findings.
Thanks Mike,
The function is ingenious in Chrome and Edge, but unfortunately the print button does not work in Firefox, see attachment.
By the way, when I changed the language, I also encountered the problem:
Settings - Labels - German, then I no longer see a text field like with Rise.
Jack,
I have added Firefox compatibility. Can you test the attached LearningJournal.js file to confirm?
Two notes:
1. Because of a bug in Firefox mobile, this does not work in Firefox Mobile.
2. This does not address your concern below about German labels.
Mike
This is a very cool tool. I am a SME that develops a lot of elearning but my technical ability is moderate at best. Your clear cut instructions were as impressive as the journal feature itself. Kudos!
Jack,
Unfortunately, localization is beyond the free, community support I provide for the Learning Journal. If you reach out directly, however, I can customize the Learning Journal for a fee.
Mike
Thanks, Steve. I'm glad both were helpful!