Closed Captions Cascading and Showing all at once vs audio?
In the most recent 2 courses I have created I notice that the slides the cc wording is showing many lines at once and then also cascading up new lines that scroll up on the screen with time. I am doing the same cc addition process as I always have. Import audio, the click accessibility, paste in the wording. Any ideas on why this is now happening?New Matching lay-out
Last week we received the updated lay-out of the matching knowledge check. The moment I discovered it was a bit unlucky (during a presentation, got me a bit confused) but today I had some time to look into it. The changelog as following on the articulate website: Enhanced: Matching knowledge check blocks have been upgraded with intuitive navigation, full keyboard support, and comprehensive screen reader integration. Now, I think it's great that Articulate is improving it's software's accessibility, however, I don't see anything intuitive about the new design. A lot of new things have been added which for me only make the assignment more confusing. On the left side the hamburger icon and number suggest some sort of clickability, which is not there. The drop downs on the right give the assignment a new layer of intractability which only wouldn't want for the student. Overall the lay-out is a lot less clean and drains focus away from the content towards the design. Maybe a simple solution would be to add a slider which let's us choose between this lay-out and the previous one (or this one without the rings and bells). That's just my opinion, I was wondering what other think of the new lay-out!HELP! I have published a course on our LMS and have now found a very weird CC glitch.
On this slide, there are 2 CC that appear to be running at the same time. The CC that is not supposed to begin at 1m 38s is appears at the beginning of the slide with the 1st caption box "Sometimes families need assistance" and then sits there until the audio comes on at 1m 38s. In addition, the CC that is supposed to start at the beginning of the slide plays underneath the CC that is just sitting there. I have double checked the timeline, opened up the captions and reviewed them, and do not see the error. In between the 2 sets of narrated audio there is a video that plays without error. I have included the articulate file, the Review 360 link and the zip file below. This is a new one for me and I am not sure of the fix. Review 360 link https://360.articulate.com/review/content/f22bf413-d069-489e-bf34-0d01248eddc3/reviewResume Issue — Course Starts at Mid-Slide Where Quiz Trigger Is, Trigger Doesn’t Fire Again
Hi all, In my Storyline course (SCORM 1.2 on TalentLMS), I have a trigger to jump to a quiz at 45 seconds on a slide. After completing the quiz, the learner returns to the same slide. The player is set to “seekbar drag after completion.” Problem: When the learner resumes the course, it starts at 45s, where the jump-to-quiz trigger is located, but the trigger doesn’t fire again and the quiz doesn’t appear. The learner is stuck, and the seekbar remains locked. I’ve tried using a True/False variable with a “Jump to cue point when timeline starts” trigger, but it doesn’t run on resume if the timeline starts in the middle. How can I ensure the slide behaves correctly on resume? Ideally, it should skip ahead or complete the slide if the quiz was already done. Thanks!Rise courses not loading
Im on a macbook pro running sequoia. I log in to rise and the homepage loads but when I click on a course, the page opens but is white. In dev tools I see the following error: Failed to load resource: net::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID It is the same in Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Though the page loads at home but not in the office... My coworkers are not having issues on their pcs..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 Brewery
