Meet Your New Teammate: First Impressions of Articulate’s AI Assistant
Introduction: Why AI Built for eLearning Changes Everything AI is everywhere these days — from writing emails to generating images, creating videos, and more. We all know tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, DALL·E, Grammarly, Synthesia, and plenty more. They’ve quickly become part of our daily workflows — or at least, they have in mine! But if you’ve ever tried using these tools to help build an eLearning course, you’ve probably noticed something… They’re smart — but they don’t really get what we do. That’s why I was both excited and curious when I heard that Articulate was introducing an AI Assistant, built right into Storyline and Rise. Finally, an AI tool designed specifically for instructional designers and eLearning developers. I’ve been working with Articulate tools for over 14 years, and like many of you, I’m always looking for ways to speed up my workflow without sacrificing creativity or quality. So the big question was: Could this AI Assistant actually help me design or improve my courses — in a way that generic AI tools can’t? Spoiler alert: It can. And it did. This is the first post in a series where I’ll share how Articulate’s AI Assistant is changing the way I approach course development — making everyday tasks faster, smoother, and honestly, a bit more fun. So let’s take a closer look at why having AI built specifically for eLearning really makes a difference. Why Use Articulate’s AI Assistant Instead of Other AI Tools? Like many of you, I’ve used my fair share of AI tools — from ChatGPT for brainstorming to DALL·E for generating creative visuals. These tools are great, but they’re generalists. They don’t know (or care) that I’m building an eLearning course. That’s where Articulate’s AI Assistant stands out. It’s designed inside Articulate Storyline and Rise, for people like us — instructional designers, eLearning developers, and content creators. No copy-pasting between tools, no explaining to a chatbot what a "learning objective" is every single time. Here’s why I immediately saw the benefit of having AI built right into the tools I already use: It understands context. You’re not starting from scratch with every prompt. The AI Assistant knows you’re working within slides, quizzes, scenarios, and learning objectives. It fits seamlessly into your workflow. No need to bounce between apps or worry about formatting. You stay in Storyline or Rise, focused on creating — and the AI is right there when you need a boost. It’s tailored for eLearning tasks. Whether you’re drafting instructional text, generating quiz questions, or adjusting tone for different audiences, it’s built to support tasks we handle every day. Other AI tools are powerful, but they weren’t made for eLearning. Articulate’s AI Assistant feels like it was built by people who understand the little challenges that come with designing courses — and that makes all the difference. What Impressed Me Right Away I went in with low expectations — I mean, AI is cool, but it’s not magic, right? Well, after just a few prompts, I found myself genuinely impressed. Articulate’s AI Assistant is fast and simple. No manuals, no guesswork. You type, it helps. It felt less like learning a new feature and more like having a colleague nearby to bounce ideas off. Articulate’s AI Assistant gets you moving. The hardest part of creating content is often just getting started. The AI Assistant hands you a decent draft so you’re not stuck wondering how to begin. From there, it’s all about tweaking. Articulate’s AI Assistant understands eLearning. This isn’t some generic writing tool — it gets that you’re creating learning content. Whether it’s suggesting learning objectives or drafting quiz questions, it speaks the language of eLearning. By the end of my first session, I realized this tool isn’t just about saving time — it’s about keeping me in that productive flow state. Less overthinking, more doing. Wrapping Up — And What’s Next After just a short time using Articulate’s AI Assistant, I knew it was going to be part of my daily routine. It’s not here to replace creativity — it’s here to remove those little hurdles that can slow us down. No more blank slides. No more overthinking simple tasks. And the best part? I’m only scratching the surface. In my next post, I’ll show you how I’m using the AI Assistant to speed up writing — from slide content to quizzes and even branching scenarios. That’s where things get really interesting. Have you given the AI Assistant a try yet? I’d love to hear how it’s working for you — or if you're still wondering how to fit it into your workflow. Drop a comment below and let’s share ideas! Stay tuned — more AI-powered tips coming soon! About me: Paul Alders LinkedIn Profile The eLearning BreweryStoryline 360 KI Upgrade
Dear people, we have been using Storyline 360 for years and are now considering upgrading to the AI Assistant. We are mainly interested in the automated creation of quizzes. What experiences have you had with the AI Assistant? How much does the upgrade cost? And what options does it offer? Can you recommend the tool? Thank you for your feedback, it helps me a lot. Best regards Daniela elearning author dennree GmbHStoryline 360 Update 99
On Tuesday, we shipped Update 99 of Storyline 360. This update has tons of fixes and enhancements, including an optimization to how closed captions are loaded by the player, the ability to drag and drop media files directly into the Media Library, and a fix for an issue that kept the NVDA screen reader from properly following focus order. The part of this release that I’m most excited about, however, is the addition of AI generated alt text for images. In Update 99, authors have the ability to ask the AI Assistant to create alt text for any image in their course. This can be done using new buttons in either the Size and Position dialog, or the Media Library side panel. In the example here, I’m dragging three images into the Media Library depicting a rock, some paper, and scissors. For each image I’m using the “Generate alt text” button to have AI describe the contents of the image. Here’s what it came up with for each: Rock: A shiny black coal-like mineral with uneven texture and jagged edges. Paper: A blank spiral-bound notebook on a wooden stand, flanked by two small potted plants on either side. Scissors: Two small ornate scissors with gold handles, one styled like a bird and the other with a traditional design, placed on a light background. It’s important to note that human review of the AI generated alt text is still very important. AI might fail to convey the context that you want for learners using assistive technology like a screen reader or simply misinterpret what the image contains. We will be capturing analytics and feedback from customers about the overall quality of the generated alt text so we can continue to refine and improve in the future. Have you used the AI Assistant to generate alt text in your courses yet? If so, I'd love to hear about how it worked for you in the comments! If you'd like to learn more about this feature or any of the other things that shipped with Update 99 check out the resources below: Release notes for Update 99 Documentation for AI generated alt text The 100th update of Storyline 360 is coming up on May 27th and we have some very exciting new features slated for release! If you want to get a sneak preview, some of those features are already available in the Storyline private beta program. If you’d like to participate, simply email beta@articulate.com to get started!Translation / localization
Hi, We currently have our course in English only, but more and more we get requests to translate the content. The content is mostly text and speech (generated with the text to speech feature). I know about the feature on how to export, translate and import again, but now with AI and LLM and translation tools like DeepL is there a smarter and easier way to do it than duplicating slides and courses in different languages? Anyone with ideas, experience or suggestions? I am happy to hear what you think.Remove AI Generated Feedback from Quiz
Hi, I just wanted to see if we can quickly remove AI generated feedback from quiz blocks in Rise? Until we have an option for the user to know what questions they got wrong, I want to use "Show Incorrect Answers with Feedback" but not have any feedback, since that would basically tell them the answer and they can go back and select the correct answer next time without doing anything. Also, is there anything in the works for telling the user which sections or questions they got wrong at the end of the assessment? Thank you!
