Designing Immersive Phone Conversations in Storyline
Ever have two characters talk in a training module, but it still feels flat; even with speech bubbles, audio, and triggers? This (FREE) Storyline phone conversation template changes that. Whether you're designing for sales, compliance, healthcare, or support, it creates real, layered convos that feel like you're eavesdropping on a call. Animated phone effects Realistic voiceover dialogue Transparent APNG waveforms (way better than GIFs!) Custom triggers for pick-up/end call Clean, modern layout with animated text Watch how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMpUcYJRNnE Preview the demo: https://www.redesignedminds.com/Discuss/story.html Download it free: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19AvmE7q3PAUbXoNKIViQtPNqCwUoFDQW/view?usp=sharing If your training includes a conversation, this is how you bring it to life.Fun Animated Timer for Gamification Projects
Hi Articulate heroes, I wanted to highlight one very fast but fun-looking way to create timers for interactive projects. I've learned about this way from "Gamification Series; 05: Creating Tension with Timers." You can check out these amazing webinars Gamification series, and there was a few different ways to add timers to projects. I used it in my recent project "Cooking Frienzy" - Jeopardy-style cooking-game. (btw you can check out the full game: Cooking Frienzy So, here are the steps: 1) Create / find a "timer" picture - it could be any image with transparent background what works for your theme (in my case it is "Pomodoro" timer, made with AI help, saved as .png ) 2) Add this image as a picture (insert an image). 3) Go to Animation tab 4) Choose Exit Animation - "Wipe", go to "Effect Options" - "From Right". Set the animation timer for whatever time you need (10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min etc.) 5) Set triggers to what will happen after the timer is done (animation completed): i.e. jump to the next slide, show "result-fail" etc. 6) Preview and adjust if needed 🤞Does anyone have a Rise "AI 101" elearning course already built that they can share
Ive been asked to create one, but it seems like the kind of thing thats been done 100 times before so I was hoping to find someone willing to share. Rough outline would include these topics, but anything is appreciated. Welcome + Why AI Matters AI in Simple Terms What is Generative AI? What is an LLM? What is Agentic AI Chatbots vs. Copilots vs. AI AgentsMega-thread: character pose sets you're willing to share?
Hey all—I recently saw this excellent topic from ThomasWelsh​ on finding a wide enough range of characters with differences in expression and pose, and it got me thinking about a fun crowd-sourced community project: I bet there are many members of E-Learning Heroes who have character series they've made themselves, using photography or animation (or even AI!), that they'd be willing to share. What if we used this thread to pull together all of those character sets in one handy place? Rules of the road: Only share character sets you have personally made, have the right to share, and would be happy to have others use. (In other words, please don't share licensed characters or libraries you bought a copy of). If you download and use someone else's character set you found here, make sure to attribute their work and leave a comment thanking them 😃 Sharing examples & files is one of my favorite ways that y'all use this community, and I'm excited to see what we can come up with together here!Character Expression/Pose Series Using Photo Characters?
I have a common problem in many of my e-learning projects. I want to have a photographic character, say a man at a desk on the phone, looking happy. I then want a version of him with an angry expression. I then want a version of him with an exhausted expression. I want to choose the age, race, etc. In addition, I want to be able to easily change the background, etc. Trying to find this kind of a character series has been difficult. I have resorted to finding stock video and then grabbing frames out of the video that represent the expressions. But I cannot adjust the backgrounds very easily. Does anyone know of an AI tool where you can create a photographic character, and then show the character in multiple poses/expressions/etc. Thanks for any advice!Seeking Experience and Collaboration on a Custom GPT for Articulate Rise
I’m currently in the process of creating a custom GPT for Rise that would automatically generate course content and was wondering if anyone here has experience doing the same. The GPT I'm creating would provide learning objectives, titles, lesson content, block suggestions, scenarios, knowledge check questions, suggestions for images/interactivity, etc. that would be used to create a Rise course. I’m looking to connect with others who have tackled this challenge or have ideas to share. Specifically, I’m interested in learning more about any strategies, tools, or best practices that you’ve found helpful when creating custom GPTs that would provide content that could then be used to develop Rise courses. Additionally, if anyone is currently working on a similar project or has valuable insights, I’d love to collaborate and share ideas! Looking forward to connecting and learning from your experiences.PowerPoint Meets AI: Testing 5 Motion Models
When it comes to adding AI motion, many designers bounce from one model to the next, often frustrated by strange results. Some eLearning apps don’t give the motion we want natively, and others take too long to configure, making it hard to know where to start. So, I tested 5 AI models on the same slide with the same prompt to see how each performed. The results were surprising: one nailed the physics, another went off into odd morphs, and a few missed the mark entirely. The lesson? Every model has strengths, but the right fit depends on your design goals and willingness to experiment. Watch the full tutorial: https://youtu.be/Udtg1X81mow Download the AI Models for Motion – Comparisons chart: [AI Models for Motion - Comparisons.pdf - Google Drive]Instructional Design for Financial Services: Lessons from the UAE
Hello Articulate Community, I’m reaching out to connect with fellow learning designers, educators, and organizations exploring fresh ways to drive professional development through impactful e-learning. I’m an Instructional Designer based in Dubai, specializing in designing and developing training solutions and digital learning experiences using Articulate tools. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to scale large-scale training programs across the UAE, particularly in the financial sector, including banks and insurance companies. What makes my approach unique is the balance between instructional creativity and scalability. I’ve not only crafted engaging modules but also rolled out end-to-end learning journeys, covering classroom, digital, and blended formats, ensuring they align with compliance standards, industry regulations, and organizational goals. Some areas I’m passionate about include: Designing custom e-learning modules (SCORM-compliant) that seamlessly integrate into existing LMS. Building training frameworks that can scale from a single team to entire institutions. Creating learning content that bridges complex financial concepts with learner-friendly, practical delivery. I’m now exploring freelance opportunities to collaborate with organizations that want to reimagine their learning, scale their programs, and maximize learner engagement. If your organization is looking for instructional design expertise with proven UAE financial sector experience, I’d be happy to connect and discuss how we can work together. Feel free to reach out here or connect directly. Looking forward to learning and collaborating with this inspiring community!Creative/unique ways you're using AI as a part of your learning development process?
Hey all! I was recently at a conference for community builders where I got a couple of really creative/interesting ideas for using AI in my workflow, and it got me wondering about bringing up that same question to the community here. In this community we mostly talk about AI in course authoring in terms of the AI assistant tools that Articulate offers, and while I definitely still want to hear about how you're using those, right now I'm mostly curious about how using AI, in general, plays into your workflow? Do you use it to... Brainstorm engagement ideas for your content? Keep track of and summarize your notes as you work with SMEs? Evaluate and compare the features of two different LMSs Whatever you're using it for, I'm curious to hear about it. I bet we can create a cool little "AI tips and tricks for learning development" compendium here, and after we get a bunch of comments, I'll throw that into chat GPT and make a summary for y'all that I'll share back here.
