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.Welcome to Week 1 of the E-Learning Heroes Passport Challenge!
đ Welcome to the Passport Challenge Hub! Your one-stop spot for all things E-Learning Heroes Passport Challenge. Each week, weâll share a new update celebrating badge earners, Globetrotter progress, and community highlights. Check out the Passport Challenge post to learn how to join, earn badges, and see all the rewards you can unlock! âď¸ Getting Started Hereâs how to start filling your passport this week: Post a new discussion or comment on a post that caught your eye. Jump into the Welcome Center and greet a new member. Like a few posts that inspired you. đĄ Weekly Pro Tip You can earn two badges in one! Complete the Weekly Challenge to earn your Challenger stamp, then post your project (with details!) in the Share Examples Hub to unlock your Showcase stamp. đŹ Join the Conversation How are you hoping to grow, learn, or stretch your skills during the Passport Challenge? Drop your goals in the comments â weâd love to cheer you on!How are you approaching learning creation in your organization beyond âtraditionalâ L&D use cases?
Hey ELH community đ, We know that learning creation doesnât live solely within L&D or instructional design teams. In large organizations especially, managers, training, enablement teams, and other departments are increasingly creating their own learning to meet team and business needs. Weâre curious how thatâs playing out in your organization. If youâre in L&D, whatâs holding you back from bringing on more teams create courses in Articulate? Are there particular challengesâtechnical, process-related, or culturalâthat make it harder to open things up? And if you have scaled and democratized course creation with Articulate beyond L&D, whatâs helped it work well? Weâd love to learn from your experiences; whatâs working, whatâs not, and what would make it easier. ~ The Articulate Research TeamExpert Insight Needed!
Hi Everyone! I am a graduate student in an Instructional Design and Performance Technology program. In my Distance Learning Policy and Planning course, we are conducting an informal research investigation on current use of technology in our field. We are tasked with finding out what practitioners are using out in the real world, and how they feel about those technologies. Can you please share the platforms you use and your own personal feelings about these technologies (what works well, what is challenging, etc.) for purposes such as: Delivering instruction or training (such as an LMS) Communication and collaboration Assessments or testing Analytics Thank you so much for helping me learn from your experience!âWhat Is an LMS⌠Really? And How Do LRS and LCMS Fit In?
Iâve noticed a surprising lack of consensus around this in the industry so I thought it might be useful to do deep dive and ask: đľď¸What is a Learning Management System (LMS)? Is there an official checklist that a piece of software has to meet to earn that title? And what about a Learning Record Store (LRS)? Or a Learning Content Management System (LCMS)? The answer? There isnât actually a universal, enforceable definition that says, âThis is an LMS!â Instead, the industryâs largely settled into a âcall it what we wantâ model, where marketing often defines classification more than behavior. 𤡠But from a practical engineering and standards-based perspective, I think we can be a little more preciseâespecially because specs like AICC, SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5 clearly define the roles and responsibilities of LMSs compared to other components. đĄHereâs how I define an LMS at the functional level If a piece of software does all three of the following, I consider it an LMS: Hosts eLearning content built to a standard (like AICC, SCORM, xAPI, or cmi5) and makes it accessible via a portal or interface Provides user/learner management (logins, assignments, access controls, etc.) Records user/learner data and makes that data available for analysis or reporting Why those three? Because every major eLearning specification includes a section titled âLMS Responsibilitiesââand when you distill that down to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), these are the pieces that remain consistent. All other featuresâdashboards, UX bells and whistles, analytics layersâare useful but not required for a system to be an LMS by role. Many elements of an LMS are actually outside the scope of eLearning specifications! đWhat About an LRS? A Learning Record Store (LRS) is similar in some ways, but with a few key differences: It doesnât need to host the content (though it can) It can treat events or content as "experiences" tracked through xAPI It identifies users, but doesnât typically manage roles or course permissions It records structured learning data, but doesnât always offer built-in analytics In essence, LRSs are structured databases designed for learning data. Because of their database-like nature, theyâre often paired with LMSs in what Iâd call "LMS/LRS hybrids"âsystems that handle frontend access and user roles while leveraging xAPI data for deeper analysis. Fun fact: cmi5 itself is a kind of an LMS/LRS hybrid by design. It was created specifically to fill the gap left by xAPIâs lack of LMS-like mechanisms, such as content launching and attempt tracking. đAnd an LCMS? An LCMS (Learning Content Management System) is the fusion of two worlds: A content authoring tool An LMS While itâs not a spec-defined term, itâs useful for describing platforms that allow you to both create and deploy learning content in one place. These systems can really streamline workflows and help teams consolidate tools. There are a few LCMSs out there on the marketâand depending on your use case, some may even straddle the LRS category too! đ¤Is that all there is to it? Maybe! But it's a huge world out there and the number of LMS and LRS platforms grows and shrinks almost daily. Each one brings its own nuances and minor differences, so I wouldn't be surprised if there's a type of system out there I haven't encountered yet! Your turn: Which platform(s) do you use and how would you classify themâLMS, LRS, LCMS, or a hybrid? Or, are there other criteria youâd add to the list when deciding what qualifies as an LMS? It's a big world out there, and I can't explore all of it alone, so I look forward to hearing others' thoughts and ideas!Peer Pod Coming Soon: âNew to Instructional Designâ â Whoâs Joining Us?
Weâre kicking off a brand-new Peer Pod for anyone whoâs new to instructional design and youâre invited! đ Peer Pods are 4-week learning groups where community members explore a topic together through weekly prompts, curated resources, and shared discussion. Whether youâre a few days or several months into your role, this is your chance to connect with peers, reflect on key topics, and build confidence together. Hereâs what weâll explore: ⨠What to focus on as you get started đŚ Intro to Articulate 360 + course design best practices đ¤ Tips for working with SMEs đť Best practices for incorporating AI By the end, youâll walk away with a stronger foundation and a group of peers cheering you on. đ Start Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 Participants will be added to the private Peer Pod group about a week before we begin. đ Want to join? Fill out the registration form. đŹ Your turn: What Peer Pod topics do you want to see next? If you could join a focused 4-week learning group, what topic would you choose? Drop your ideas below so we can build pods around what you want most. đPowerPoint 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 donât 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 â Comparisons chart: [AI Models for Motion - Comparisons.pdf - Google Drive]Animating Engaging Quiz Questions in Storyline
A cool way to turn your standard Storyline quizzes into interactive, engaging, and immersive learning experiences. Watch "how to" tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wB1_HWTZeU Preview slide here: https://www.redesignedminds.com/Submit/story.html Preview animations here: https://www.redesignedminds.com/Submit%20Previews/Submit%20APNGs%20Previews.gifBest Certification for Breaking into Instructional Design field
I am mentoring an Educator (with a Master's in Teaching) and 15 years of teaching fifth-grade science as well as pre-school. This educator wants to transfer her skills to break into the Instructional Design field. What are the best certifications programs for this type of professional?Who here has an e-learning portfolio?
Hey allâas I've been chatting with community members lately, something that's coming up a lot is e-learning portfolios. I thought it might be interesting to start a thread and have folks share your portfolios in the comments. Bonus points if you add a couple of notes to your comment about what you see as best practices for portfolio creationâif I get a bunch of comments here I can create a summary of best practices for folks who don't have portfolios yet to read! Really looking forward to seeing some of these đ
