How I Built This: I Developed an Award-Winning Ethics Course
Why I Built This: When I first learned about branching scenarios, something clicked for me that I hadn’t seen other eLearning developers execute: visually compelling, philosophically rich thought experiments. I studied Moral Philosophy in my undergrad and became obsessed with ethical dilemmas. Naturally, I decided to build an ethics course about technology. Think The Trolley Problem, only I wanted to pose questions about the growing reliance on AI and its implications by employing Instructional Design strategies. An opportunity came up through my Master’s program to attend DevLearn and compete in DemoFest, so it was time to start building my concept. I designed and developed a course in Storyline called The Agency Algorithm that confronts learners with issues regarding three main topics: algorithmic warfare (The Armory), AI assisted resource allocation (The Triage Garden), and surveillance (The Mask Archive). The Experience & Design Intent: A quick walkthrough of the multi-room experience. The Agency Algorithm is a multi-room interactive learning experience that blends instructional design, game-like mechanics, and philosophical inquiry. It immerses learners in ethically complex scenarios by leveraging branching logic, and integrating experiential aesthetics with conceptual depth. My primary goal with this project was to encourage critical reflection on the role of technology on human agency and autonomous choice. The concept itself was pretty clear to me, but I wanted to push the limits of Storyline visually, so I acquired a number of 3D assets from Adobe Stock, some of which I further modified in Adobe Dimension. I wanted the visuals to anchor the learner in a unique environment that did not feel reminiscent of traditional eLearning, and rather create space to explore and feel like a participant in something unfolding. There aren’t often black and white answers to ethical questions, and branching scenarios are an excellent way to illustrate this while offering learners a safe place to experiment and think through various outcomes based on their decision making. Visual Worldbuilding/Making It Not Feel Like eLearning: Initially, I intended to hand draw assets myself to really hone in on the human vs AI dynamic, but quickly realized the time I’d have to accomplish this was dwindling. While I drafted a few loose concepts in my journal, I ultimately decided to stick with digital assets. While I landed on 3D assets largely due to time constraints, the outcome is reminiscent of an old experimental video game or some sort of immersive idea gallery. As an artist, I often approach my work from a minimalist lens so this project was a fun way to really add some artistry that corporate training often doesn’t have room for. Variables, Multi-state objects, Cue points, and other mechanics: I relied heavily on multi-state objects to create hover states, “tip” cards, text labels, and more, for example in the circuits with definition reveals. I enjoyed building the “loading” effect in the Mask Archive, although it was a bit clunky and took a lot of trial and error! I learned a lot along the way and used a cue point on an orb with a glow effect beneath the mask and used triggers to cause the effect to work. The course overall has a few hundred triggers (slide, object, and variable triggers) and somewhere around 40 variables (mostly T/F variables). What I learned: I think it is important that we don’t hand-hold learners through every learning experience. I want users to think through complex challenges and autonomously choose and feel like a true agent in the process of acquiring knowledge. A lot of eLearning makes it too easy for the learner and we lose engagement when we undermine the intelligence of our audience. I learned SO much about how to leverage Storyline in new ways. I am still a relatively new user to the tool, so this project allowed me to freely explore and be guided by curiosity. Link to my portfolio: https://www.abigailvettese.com/Embed Youtube Video - Error 153
Hello, Has something changed in Storyline?! I'm trying to embed a YouTube video using "iframe". I'm copying the embed code from YouTube, but it says 'Watch video on Youtube - Erro 153...'. I used: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dqaN76shzJE?si=F_NwSZruLu5BJAU6" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> Any/all help would be appreciated. ThanksSeekbar functionality issues on slides with "Resume to Saved State" layers
Hi everyone, I’ve run into an issue with the seekbar behavior. I have a slide where the layers are set to Resume to Saved State. When I revisit the slide after moving forward in the project, the seekbar doesn't track correctly. If I try to move the seekbar, it seems to control the base layer objects instead of the content on the current layer. Has anyone encountered this "overlap" issue before? I’ve attached a .story file to show what’s happening. Please review the attached file regarding the tabbing and question screens. On the question screen, the layers are failing to maintain their 'visited' state upon revisiting the slide; instead, it only displays the base layer. I would appreciate your help in ensuring the previously viewed layers remain visible when returning to this screen. Please let me know the best way to fix this glitch so that the seekbar accurately controls the active layer when the slide is revisited.lack of Rise innovation
Just talked to a former customer who went to Mindsmith because of the lack of innovation in Rise over the past four years. Groups like Maestro are filling in the gaps but I'm curious if others are leaving Articulate for competitors because of similar sentiment. I hope not. I spent the last year learning Rise and Storyline. Hoping this discussion prompts a conversation that gets engineering's attention and where we might hear about the future. ANNNNNDDDDD - everyone is doing AI innovation. What other features besides integrating with AI partners can we look forward to in the near future? Excited to hear more!🌍 Around the World with Articuland
The journey continues! ✨ Articuland 2026 is crossing borders and connecting learning professionals around the globe. Last week, our community put on their detective hats to uncover where Articuland was headed next, and you cracked the case! 🕵️♀️🎉 ✨The winners of the 20% discount are: katherinezf AmyDorries-0d78 Isabella_M AlistairBruce KevinThorn GingerBakerSanh JoanneChen taylabm and easye5116 🏆Our Grand Prize winner is ChristineWal590 Special shout-out to GingerBakerSanh for correctly identifying all three stops! Each winner will be getting an email with more information shortly. So without further suspense… 🌏 Articuland 2026 is headed to: London • Barcelona • Toronto 📍 Event Details 🇬🇧 London, UK 🗓️ Wednesday, October 14 & Thursday, October 15 📍 Novotel London West 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain 🗓️ Friday, October 16 📍 PRBB – Parc Recerca Biomèdica Barcelona 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada 🗓️ Tuesday, October 27 📍 Hotel X 🎟️ Registration is officially open! VIP pricing is available for a limited time. This is the lowest price you’ll get for Articuland 2026 and is only available through May 31, 2026. Articuland is all about practical learning, meaningful connections, and ideas you can actually use. Past events have featured powerful insights from the Articulate team and community voices alike. While we’re still shaping the 2026 agenda, you can expect the same energy, creativity, and impact. ➡️ Register now to secure your spot 💬 Let’s keep the conversation going: What would you love to see at Articuland 2026 – sessions, speakers, formats, or experiences? Drop your ideas below 👇Problem: Review 360 courses now all in read only mode?
360 review seems to be only publishing courses in read only mode, which disables commenting, this is across the board with all our courses. I have seen others online posting the same. Is anyone experiencing the same and has anyone got the issue resolved. TIATransforming learning through technology and creativity: 🚀
I’m Monica, an Interactive Technology Engineer based in Mexico. 🇲🇽 My mission is simple: I believe learning at work should never be boring. I’m a huge fan of Storyline 360, specifically when it comes to the "heavy lifting" of logic, variables, and custom triggers. I love the challenge of taking complex, technical content and turning it into an immersive experience that actually sticks. I’m also an Adobe Illustrator enthusiast, so I enjoy creating custom assets to ensure every project has a unique UI/UX. I’ve been a "silent learner" in this community for a while, but I’ve decided it’s time to jump in, participate in the Weekly Challenges, and keep learning from all of you. Let’s connect and keep killing those boring slides! 🎨💻 Best, MonicaThis Month in ELH: Bloom and Grow Together
From small group opportunities like Peer Pods and AI Cohorts to lifting each other up in challenges and discussions, this month was full of opportunities for connecting. 🌍 Articuland Registration In addition to Articuland Orlando, we have three international locations this year: Barcelona, London, and Toronto. Special shout out to GingerBakerSanh for guessing all three locations correctly, and ChristineWal590 who won the grand prize of our competition! Registration is live for all locations, join us to connect IRL across the globe. 🫛 Peer Pod Signups Peer Pods are 3-4 week, community-driven learning experiences designed to help you build skills alongside others without a big time commitment. The upcoming topics are: Rise Tips and Tricks New to Instructional Design Accessibility. Signups for each topic are live, learn more here! 🏫 AI Certification Cohort This program is designed to help you master AI features in Rise and Storyline, connect with fellow e-learning professionals, and earn official certification to showcase your expertise. The May cohort is full, so sign up for the August group! 💬 What Everyone’s Talking About Looking for a place to share your knowledge and help others? Check out these discussions: Designing Under Constraints JoanneChen shared a recent experience with redesigning under limiting circumstances, join in with your own. Best Practices for Revisions This discussion revolves around how to make the smoothest workflow for revisions and content changes, led by ElissaFeuerman Making Repetitive Content Engaging This conversation, led by DebbieFowler-c1, is focused on brainstorming ways to liven up otherwise dry material. 🌟 Weekly Challenge Highlights Meet the Team by AsweniGD This amazing first time submission utilizes the Morphing Menu technique in Storyline to create a clear and engaging team intro Meet the Team: Hover Quotes for Storyline by Montsea If you need an efficient team introduction this submission includes a download so you can check out the mechanics of the interaction. Know Your Super Heroes by GolfPrincess This submission shows how you can use tools in combination with one another to create bright (and immediately implementable) courses. The People Behind the Desks by Jayashree_Ravi A wonderfully stylized and practical take on how to introduce a team, including booking links. Team Presentation Template by Kate_Golomshtok A great template with information many new hires appreciate, all in an elegant presentation. 👉We're always looking to highlight challenge submissions that have downloads or tutorials associated with them, so others can learn too. Join a challenge this week! 🎓 Trending Training and Webinars Creating Images, Narration, and Sound with AI Assistant This beginner-friendly session covers everything you need to know about generating images, recording clear audio narrations, and adding impactful sound effects. Quick Tips & Tricks: Episode 123 In this session, we covered how to create a novel presentation using animated motion paths, and how to control slide and layer audio in Storyline. Learning Luminaries: Faith Cagle (Life Sciences) Faith Cagle discusses how teams in highly regulated environments can move beyond transactional, compliance-only training toward a more human-centered approach that drives real behavior change. 📚 Member-Powered Articles Looking for ideas you can learn from and adapt? These articles share hands-on guidance and career insights grounded in members' real experiences: Made By Members: Code Block Build-a-thon Highlights These member examples show not only what creative outcomes you can build with Rise Code Block, but share actionable templates you can implement right away. How I Built This: I Developed an Award-Winning Ethics Course This member spotlight shares how AbigailVettese created her highly interactive and deeply thoughtful ethics course. 💎 Hidden Gems Sometimes the most helpful moments in the community are easy to miss. Here are a couple worth exploring: AI Voices in eLearning Stephanie is sharing how she built the audio elements to her Build-a-thon submission in an easy to follow tutorial. ELH Recognition Program We need your input on a new program coming soon, let us know what makes you feel like you’ve been recognized! 🌷Many of these opportunities for connecting with other members reach far beyond March, so don’t hesitate to spring into action and help others grow. Join a discussion to offer encouragement and feedback to a peer today!
