Popcorn Words Game (sight words)
My 5-year old is learning to read. He was struggling to focus on memorizing a list of sight words (which they call popcorn words). When he could focus, he would memorize the words in order and wasn't recognizing them outside of the context of the list. I created this game to make the learning more fun, and used a bit of Javascript (with help from my computer programmer husband) to randomize the list of words. The Javascript also makes it easier to add in new words each week. I used AI to create all the graphics and the audio, which made the job quicker. And honestly, the little popcorn characters turned out pretty great! Now he's recognizing popcorn words in bedtime stories, signs etc. I would welcome any advice for improvement. For example, I need a way to make the letter sounds come closer to natural letter sounds. (For letter N, "nnn" not "nuh".) You can check out the game on this website. Popcorn Words! 12/16/2024Flip animation using GSAP in Articulate Storyline to have smooth flip animation.
We recently faced a challenge with the built-in swirl animation in Storyline (SL). Our client found it cluttered and pointed out that the animation flipped twice, which logically should result in showing the same side again. We agreed with this feedback and decided to explore alternative solutions. After some research and experimentation, we discovered that using GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) provided a much cleaner and more logical flip animation. GSAP allowed us to create a smooth and visually appealing flip effect that only flips once, addressing the client's concerns effectively. By integrating GSAP with Storyline, we were able to enhance the overall user experience and meet the client's expectations. This solution not only resolved the issue but also opened up new possibilities for creating more sophisticated animations in our e-learning projects. Hope it will be helpful..AI & Me: Creating a Family Feud/Wordle Style Game in Storyline
In the world of e-learning, engagement is key. That's why I created “Focus Feud”, an interactive game supported by a Rise companion guide that features an interactive coach. This project transforms a static article about maintaining focus at work into a fun, memorable learning experience, built with AI assistance. In this post, I'll walk you through how AI simplified complex tasks, elevated creativity, and streamlined the development process - all without extensive coding or a team of developers. Motivation & Concept Inspired by Articulate's new AI features, I set out to showcase how AI can be integrated into content development. My goal was to: Gamify an article on maintaining focus at work Use Storyline for interactive game slides Create a Rise companion guide featuring a digital twin as an interactive coach Tools of the Trade Here's a quick look at the AI-powered toolkit that made Focus Feud possible: Articulate Storyline and Rise: Game development and companion guide creation. ChatGPT: Content summarization, game ideation, JavaScript co-creation. HeyGen: Digital host avatar with a custom voice. Camtasia: Video editing of avatar. Canva/Photoshop: Graphic tweaks. Word/PowerPoint: Storyboarding and scriptwriting. Game Planning & Storyboarding I kicked off the process by feeding the original article into ChatGPT. It helped me extract key points from the article, convert these points into game objectives and elements, and brainstorm game show formats that would work well with the content. After settling on a Wordle/Family Feud hybrid, I created a PowerPoint storyboard to visualize the game flow and mechanics. Graphics and Narration Storyline's AI generated most of the images, requiring only minor tweaks in Canva and Photoshop. While Storyline’s neural voices worked well, for the game show host, I used HeyGen to create a video-style avatar with a custom voice, which I then refined in Camtasia. Coding and Development This was a balancing act between AI assistance and traditional development: JavaScript and AI: Initially, I used ChatGPT to co-create JavaScript for input validation, scoring, and timers. While this was incredibly helpful for complex functionalities, it sometimes led to troubleshooting challenges. Storyline Triggers: As the project progressed, I found that leveraging Storyline's built-in triggers and variables was more effective for many game mechanisms. This brought me back to familiar territory and improved overall stability. Variables: I set up numerous variables for each mini-game in Storyline, testing incrementally to isolate and fix issues as they arose. Content Creation and Editing AI tools proved invaluable for content creation. ChatGPT helped generate and edit content. This was useful as Storyline's current AI features cannot evaluate external links/content (and the game was based on a web-based source). Storyline's AI features significantly reduced the time needed to generate images, sounds, and edit text. Overcoming Challenges with AI Throughout the development process, AI helped me overcome several hurdles: Complex Functionality: AI-assisted JavaScript allowed me to implement features I couldn't have coded on my own, and in a matter of minutes. Time Constraints: Storyline's AI features dramatically sped up image generation, sound creation, text editing, and overall development. Consistency Issues: When AI-generated graphics needed adjustments, non-AI tools like Photoshop helped maintain visual consistency. The Rise Companion Guide To complement the game, I created a companion guide in Rise that features my digital twin. This guide explains the game’s content and includes an interactive digital avatar trained on the article’s material that acts as a live coach. While an API allows direct integration, for this example, it launches into a new window. Conclusion: AI - A Solo Developer's Powerful Equalizer Combining Storyline's AI features with tools like ChatGPT has revolutionized content creation for solo developers. Limited knowledge of JavaScript or advanced Storyline triggers and variables is no longer a barrier. AI acts as both tool and tutor, enabling the creation of complex learning experiences beyond one's coding abilities while consistently suggesting efficient solutions. These new AI tools are leveling the playing field, allowing solo developers to create sophisticated e-learning rivaling team-produced content. By accelerating ideation, prototyping, and media generation, AI dramatically reduces development time. We're just at the beginning of this transformation, with even more accessible and innovative opportunities on the horizon as AI continues to evolve.Voice Interactivity Demo With Realtime AI Agent And Navigation Controls! 💬🌟🦅
Hi Heroes, I'd like to share my latest Storyline demo, which showcases the level of interactivity made possible by integrating Storyline with the new OpenAI Realtime API. 🚀 These are some of the features I have been able to achieve through my work on this: Voice-Activated AI Navigation: You'll see how users can engage with an intelligent AI agent that understands the context of your learning journey within an eLearning module in real time. This allows the AI seamlessly assist at any point it is called upon, even activating navigation triggers to guide the experience. Real-Time Function Calls: The AI not only recognises the eLearning module’s structure but also responds in real time, adapting to user inputs, including the ability to generate follow-up questions, voice-based quizzes, and role-play interactions. Session-Based Conversation Memory: Conversation history is saved throughout the session, providing continuity and an agent that can “remember” your prior questions or responses for more engaging learning. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqdxvIoiJxU&list=PLgWxRODbk1M0En-4t0cjfmYTax_RzF-QL&index=4&ab_channel=DiscovereLearning) --- My name's Chris Hodgson, an eLearning developer and software trainer based in the UK. I enjoy creating fun, unique, and engaging online experiences using Articulate software! Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishodgson44/
Mobile Version Demo Micro Course : (RAG) Inspired by Mobile for Mobile Users
This is the alpha version of my micro-learning course on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). The course has been developed with mobile users in mind, ensuring a responsive design that enhances learning on the go. It offers a brief, engaging introduction to the RAG model, focusing on its role in improving question-answering systems. As a work-in-progress demo, I welcome your feedback to help me refine this course and enhance the overall user experience. Your insights will assist me in improving the course's content, design, and functionality. #mobile #example #demo-work #prototype #vrendramoakdam Review Demo Here : Micro-Course Link
