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.
This can be considered an essential element where UDL, accessibility, and learning preferences are concerned. Sure, some with disabilities may already be using a screen reader, but others may not have and may still need the learning support.
I have ZERO disabilities and I learn better when I am reading and hearing the words aloud....allows me to process faster and not fall asleep with a bunch of reading. Perhaps counter to what Mayer says about designing to avoid cognitive overload with media, but users should still have the option to learn as they will.
I have been using Text to Speech option in Articulate. I add the text I am using in my Rise lesson, export the audio and add this to Rise courses. This gives the learner audio and visual options.
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Some of the comments asking for audio for narration in Rise are a year old. Has any progress been made this or are we still asking people to submit ideas for feature requests?
I love Rise because it's fast and works so beautifully on mobile devices, but I can't ask our mobile work force to read chunks of text on their phones. 65% of our workforce are blue collar, many of them drive for 10 hours a day and others are NESB learners so narration is a must if we want to engage them.
That sounds like a really cool interaction! Since you need to use audio, perhaps the Flashcards interaction isn't the best choice.
I wonder if you could build this interaction in a Blocks lesson using Audio blocks and Continue buttons? Here's a sample I put together for you. Do you think that setup would work for what you're looking to do?
Probably a dumb question - but how did you get the 'click to hear the audio response' button to hide the audio until it was clicked?
Unfortunately, that’s not currently possible. However, our team has a feature request logged for this capability and I'll make sure your voice gets added to the discussion.
The ability to ask a short answer questions is needed. I have developed several rise courses recently in which it would have been quite useful. One additional question type that should be added is a survey style question/set/block. Also, I think the character limitations in the knowledge checks and interactions, such as sorting ad matching should be increased. I'd also like to be able to add a small image into a statement block. For instance, there is a block with the "i" icon, I'd like to have something more related to caution or attention.
Is there a way to force users to play audio in a process block? It seems people can just scroll through, overlooking the audio, and they are still permitted to continue past the Continue divider that I've set as a barrier (as in, the Continue divider thinks the block has been completed even if no audio has been played).
Hello, I don't believe this is possible using the Process Block or even video for Tab or Accordian blocks. However, I think it would be a good feature request ;0)
For now, I add text or a prompt that says that they need to review the audio in entirety to my blocks.
I get that making audio play automatically is not "best practice," but making audio available in ALL blocks would be so helpful! I second what so many have said in this thread. Please add me to the feature request for this.
It’s perplexing when Articulate product managers outright ignore YEARS of posts where CUSTOMERS are telling you to add a product feature and yet their wisdom overrides these requests and the requirements go unfilled. Add freaking audio features and allow users to turn it on or off just like closed captioning. We can’t be more clear.
I agree, Jeffrey. I started reading this thread and was hopeful that after 3 years of this request I would find it was by now.
I create training for folks who have PhDs to may or may not have a high school education. I also need to reach multiple learning styles. Being able to add automatic audio to all Rise blocks.
I am suprised at how many threads I come across that have been started 2 or 3 years ago asking for features that I am interested in and rise hasn't done anything with the suggestions. Makes me worried that if there is something that I need in Rise 360 that it will fall upon deaf ears even if multiple people have requested it.
I am interested in what has been requested in this thread.
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Hi Natasha,
Thanks for sharing this "hack" with the community and for taking the time to submit a feature request. :)
A reason? That's easy!
This can be considered an essential element where UDL, accessibility, and learning preferences are concerned. Sure, some with disabilities may already be using a screen reader, but others may not have and may still need the learning support.
I have ZERO disabilities and I learn better when I am reading and hearing the words aloud....allows me to process faster and not fall asleep with a bunch of reading. Perhaps counter to what Mayer says about designing to avoid cognitive overload with media, but users should still have the option to learn as they will.
Thanks for sharing that feedback, Tonya! I'll be sure to add your voice to the feature request.
I have been using Text to Speech option in Articulate. I add the text I am using in my Rise lesson, export the audio and add this to Rise courses. This gives the learner audio and visual options.
Jim Swike
Faculty Technology Training Manager
Adjunct Associate Professor
St. John's University, St. Augustine Hall, Room 401G
(718) 990 - 5914
My Webex Room: https://sju.webex.com/meet/swikej
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Thanks for sharing that tip, Jim!
Also, just thought I'd point out that when you respond directly from your email, your signature is appended to the message. You may want to pop in there and edit out any personal information that you don't want to share with the community.
Thanks Alison, will do.
Jim Swike
Faculty Technology Training Manager
Adjunct Associate Professor
St. John's University
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Hi everyone,
Some of the comments asking for audio for narration in Rise are a year old. Has any progress been made this or are we still asking people to submit ideas for feature requests?
I love Rise because it's fast and works so beautifully on mobile devices, but I can't ask our mobile work force to read chunks of text on their phones. 65% of our workforce are blue collar, many of them drive for 10 hours a day and others are NESB learners so narration is a must if we want to engage them.
Hi Mariana,
You can add audio to Rise courses, you just can't make it play automatically.
I hope that answers your question!
That's great Allison, can you please tell me how or point me to a tutorial.
thanks
Sure thing! Here you go. :) Let me know if you have any other questions.
Probably a dumb question - but how did you get the 'click to hear the audio response' button to hide the audio until it was clicked?
I "think" it might just be a relabeled Continue divider?
Hey, Roni! It's actually two continue buttons! To recreate what Alyssa did:
This "button/audio sandwich" results in the behavior you saw in Alyssa's sample course.
Hope that helps! Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.
I need to play audio files without press play button please
Hi Manuel,
Unfortunately, that’s not currently possible. However, our team has a feature request logged for this capability and I'll make sure your voice gets added to the discussion.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
The ability to ask a short answer questions is needed. I have developed several rise courses recently in which it would have been quite useful. One additional question type that should be added is a survey style question/set/block. Also, I think the character limitations in the knowledge checks and interactions, such as sorting ad matching should be increased. I'd also like to be able to add a small image into a statement block. For instance, there is a block with the "i" icon, I'd like to have something more related to caution or attention.
Thanks for sharing your needs, Jameau. We'll let folks know if we make those changes in the future!
Is there a way to force users to play audio in a process block? It seems people can just scroll through, overlooking the audio, and they are still permitted to continue past the Continue divider that I've set as a barrier (as in, the Continue divider thinks the block has been completed even if no audio has been played).
Hello, I don't believe this is possible using the Process Block or even video for Tab or Accordian blocks. However, I think it would be a good feature request ;0)
For now, I add text or a prompt that says that they need to review the audio in entirety to my blocks.
Thanks for letting us know how we can improve the Process block, Mari! We'll keep our eyes out for more momentum around this concept.
I get that making audio play automatically is not "best practice," but making audio available in ALL blocks would be so helpful! I second what so many have said in this thread. Please add me to the feature request for this.
What do we want? AUDIO!
When do we want it? NOW! (thanks!)
It’s perplexing when Articulate product managers outright ignore YEARS of posts where CUSTOMERS are telling you to add a product feature and yet their wisdom overrides these requests and the requirements go unfilled. Add freaking audio features and allow users to turn it on or off just like closed captioning. We can’t be more clear.
I agree, Jeffrey. I started reading this thread and was hopeful that after 3 years of this request I would find it was by now.
I create training for folks who have PhDs to may or may not have a high school education. I also need to reach multiple learning styles. Being able to add automatic audio to all Rise blocks.
Please add my voice to this feature request.
I agree ADD this feature please!!!
I am suprised at how many threads I come across that have been started 2 or 3 years ago asking for features that I am interested in and rise hasn't done anything with the suggestions. Makes me worried that if there is something that I need in Rise 360 that it will fall upon deaf ears even if multiple people have requested it.
I am interested in what has been requested in this thread.