Welcome to the New E-Learning Heroes
We’re super excited to introduce you to the all-new E-Learning Heroes community platform. Whether you’ve been a community member for years or you’re just looking to join us, there are plenty of new and improved features to love. For example, now you can earn badges for your contributions, connect with other members about specific topics in dedicated groups, and find answers to your questions more easily. Check out the video below for a walkthrough of our favorite new features, and let us know what you’re most excited about in the comments! Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest e-learning inspiration and insights directly in your inbox. You can also find us on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). And if you have questions, please share them in the comments.E-Learning Heroes Community Guidelines
Did you know that Articulate, creator of the industry-leading Articulate 360 platform, is also the founder of E-Learning Heroes, the world’s largest community for course creators? We built E-Learning Heroes to be a friendly, welcoming space for all e-learning professionals—customers and non-customers—because everyone deserves opportunities to learn and grow. One of the things e-learning professionals appreciate most about E-Learning Heroes is the supportive, respectful environment. To maintain this environment, we ask that you follow these simple guidelines along with our Terms of Use to make sure the community stays a safe place for everyone. Be transparent E-Learning Heroes is your go-to spot for developing your professional network. Follow these guidelines to participate in the community: Set up your community profile with your real name (not a pseudonym) Don't use any company logo, name, or product name in your profile name or photo (including Articulate's). Use one of the default avatars, a real photo of yourself, or another image that belongs to you as your profile photo. Avoid creating multiple profiles. Don’t share someone else’s work or content as your own. That’s plagiarism—and it’s not okay. Don’t use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to generate discussions or replies. Be respectful The E-Learning Heroes community welcomes people from all walks of life and we want everyone to feel safe sharing their perspectives. To do your part in creating this sense of safety, express your opinions and ideas in a way that’s kind, considerate, and professional: Never use explicit, offensive, or rude language. Avoid making accusations or insults directed at other community members or Articulate employees. Don’t repeatedly send messages to community members or Articulate employees about the same topic or continue to reach out after they’ve asked you to stop. Don’t use the community to hack or encourage others to disrupt or disable Articulate products or services. Before you post or send anything, think about how others could perceive it. With the real-time web, there is no “Undo” button. If something makes you even slightly uncomfortable, figure out what needs to be changed, fix it, then post. Remember: you’re legally responsible for any content you post and may be liable if your posts are found defamatory, harassing, or in violation of any applicable law or our Terms of Use. Be helpful The best communities are full of genuine people giving advice, support, and inspiration to one another out of the kindness of their hearts. Help us keep E-Learning Heroes the friendly, helpful space it’s always been. To do that, please don’t post or send messages that are: Duplicative. Unrelated to the discussion topic. Blatantly promotional or spammy. Keep it safe We want E-Learning Heroes to remain a trustworthy space for sharing. E-Learning Heroes members must be at least 18 years old and should never link to inappropriate, discriminatory, violent, or illegal content, viruses, or malware. Don’t share confidential or proprietary information The community is open to the public, so anyone with internet access can view anything you share. With this in mind: Don’t share contact information—whether yours or someone else’s—such as your phone number or address. Don’t share courses or files containing proprietary content you don’t have permission to share publicly. Articulate isn’t responsible for the security, confidentiality, or use of content you share on E-Learning Heroes. The Bottom Line To ensure our community continues to thrive, we reserve the right to delete content or close the E-Learning Heroes account of any member who doesn’t respect these guidelines. If you notice anything inappropriate, please click on the Ellipsis button next to the reply or the Gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the post and choose “Report” from the drop-down list to flag it for review by Articulate staff. Here’s what those areas look like: If you have questions or notice anything inappropriate,reach out to support@articulate.com.The Scoop on Community Member Labels and Badges
As you’ve explored the E-Learning Heroes community, you might have encountered labels and badges on other members’ accounts and wondered what they meant. Or perhaps you’re wondering how to unlock specific labels and badges on your own account. In this article, we’ve got all your questions covered! Let’s dig in! Member Labels Any time a community member posts a comment, article, or example, you’ll see a small blue label next to their name, like the one in the screenshot below. These labels tell you more about their role in the community. Plus, labels like Staff or Super Hero are handy ways to quickly find ELH members who can give you some extra help. You’ll find all the labels and their meanings in the table below. Member Type What does it look like? What does it mean? New to the Community Someone who joined the E-Learning Heroes in the past month. Community Member Anyone who has had an E-Learning Heroes membership for over a month. Super Hero Someone who is part of the Articulate Super Heroes program. The Super Heroes are an elite group of community members with deep e-learning expertise and a passion for helping others. Learn more about how they can help you in this article. Super Hero Alumni A retired Super Hero. Partner Staff at an official Articulate partner organization (e.g., Yukon Learning, our training partner) with deep product expertise. Staff Current Articulate staff. Former Staff Articulate staff who have left the company. Badges The new badge feature gives us all a chance to celebrate member achievements and milestones. It’s also a small way for us at Articulate to say thanks for all the ways people like you help nurture the E-Learning Heroes community and its members. If you’re new to E-Learning Heroes, our Getting Started badges provide ideas for exploring the site and engaging with the community. And if you’re a long-term member, we’ve created badges that recognize the fantastic ways experts like you share ideas, solve problems, and support the growth of others. You’ll find all the badges currently available in the tables below. Getting Started Badge Name What does it look like? What does it mean? Getting to Know You You took the first steps in building out your user profile and added your location and bio. Raising Your Hand You tapped into the community for help by posting your first question on the discussion boards. Adding to the Conversation You shared your thoughts with others by posting your first discussion board comment. Talking With the Author You engaged with a content creator by posting your first comment on an article. Exploring the Neighborhood You logged into E-Learning Heroes 5 times or more. Best Answers Badge Name What does it look like? What does it mean? First Best Answer You’ve had your first discussion comment recognized by the Articulate staff as the Best Answer in a thread. Comments can be marked as the Best Answer if they solve the original post’s problem or go above and beyond to provide useful guidance. Best Answer: # You’ve had multiple discussion board comments recognized as the Best Answer. This category has several badges, each representing a major number milestone. Sharing Expertise Badge Name What does it look like? What does it mean? Hero: Past or Present You’re an active or retired member of the Articulate Super Heroes program. User Conference Speaker You’ve presented a session at one or more Articulate User Conferences. Featured Example You’ve had one or more projects included in our featured examples and downloads. Article Author You’ve written or collaborated on one or more E-Learning Heroes articles. Our badge sets will continue to evolve over time, so be sure to check back to learn about new badges and how to earn them. Wrap-Up Member labels and badges are a quick way to get to know a bit more about your fellow community members. Plus, they’re a fun way to mark your own E-Learning Heroes achievements and milestones. Want to know even more about the E-Learning Heroes community? Check out these articles: E-Learning Heroes Community Guidelines Everything You Need To Know about Articulate Super Heroes Want to keep up on the highlights of what’s happening on E-Learning Heroes? Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest e-learning inspiration and insights directly in your inbox. You can also find us on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). And if you have questions, please share them in the comments.E-Learning Heroes (ELH) FAQs
Index Community-Specific Questions Articulate-Specific Questions General E-Learning Questions Community-Specific Questions How do I change my user name? Log in to E-Learning Heroes, click your avatar image, and select My Settings from the dropdown menu. On the next screen, click the Edit button next to your user name and you’ll be able to change it there. NOTE: User names are limited to 15 characters. They can include letters, numbers, dashes, and underscores. How do I change my profile picture? Your E-Learning Heroes profile picture from from your Articulate account. To change your picture, go to your Articulate account, click on your picture, and upload a new one. The change will be applied everywhere, including on E-Learning Heroes. How do I stay up to date on the latest E-Learning Heroes content? There are a few ways to do this. For example, you can: Subscribe to our newsletter. We send out a newsletter every week with the latest E-Learning Heroes content. Subscribing is an easy way to get access to everything directly from your inbox. Browse the home page. There, you’ll find the latest articles, examples, discussions, and e-learning challenge. Subscribe to the pages you’re interested in. At the top of each hub, you’ll see a bell with an icon of a bell with a plus sign. If you select that icon, you’ll receive a notification whenever we add new content to that page. Follow us on social media. Another easy way to stay up-to-date on everything we’re doing is by following us onLinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). What are the rules about posting content on ELH? Read our community guidelines for the details. What roles exist in the ELH community? The community is made up of a few different roles: General members: Most community members belong to this category. It’s anyone who doesn’t hold another, more specific role. Super Heroes: These are community members who go above and beyond by sharing their expertise and helping other community members. Find out more here: Everything You Need to Know About Articulate Super Heroes. Staff: Articulate employees. The staff members you’ll see most often in the community are those whose job it is to help customers in the forums or create helpful content—our community moderators and managers. How can I become a Super Hero? Find out Everything You Need to Know About Articulate Super Heroes. How can I get more involved with the community? There are tons of fun ways to get more involved with the community! Here are some ideas: Help your fellow community members by answering questions or sharing tips in our discussion forum. Dig deep into specific topics—like Accessibility or JavaScript—with other members by joining a group. Push yourself out of your comfort zone by participating in the weekly design challenge. Inspire other community members by sharing examples or downloads you’ve created. Meet Articulate staff and other e-learning pros by attending industry events. How can I participate in the weekly challenges? It’s easy! Just follow the steps outlined here: Why & How To Participate in the Weekly Challenges on E-Learning Heroes. Should I start a new discussion or add a comment to an existing one? If you read a recent post that describes an issue that sounds exactly like yours, feel free to add a comment. If the discussion is months or years old or if the topic is similar but not exactly the same, it’s best to start a new discussion. You can always link to the older or similar post if you think it’d be helpful. Can I use ELH downloads for my project? Yes! You can use any of the downloads shared on E-Learning Heroes for your personal or commercial e-learning projects. However, please don’t distribute these assets. Instead, refer people back to the community. For more details, review our Terms of Use. How can I edit a discussion or example I posted? Open the discussion or example, click on the gear icon at the upper right-hand side of the post, select Edit, make changes, and hit Publish. How can I edit a comment I left on a post? Simply click on the ellipsis, select Edit, make the desired changes, and hit Reply. Articulate-Specific Questions When should I submit a support case instead of starting a discussion? If you run into an issue you think might be a bug or you want our Support Engineers to help troubleshoot a file, it’s best to open a support case rather than start a discussion. How do I submit a support case? You can connect with our Support Team in a support case or via live chat. Remember share your file, a screen recording or screenshot, browser details, and a link to view your published course so our team can better assist you. Can I call and talk to someone on the phone? We don’t offer phone support, but we do offer chat support. How do I submit a feature request? There are two ways to do this: Share an idea in our dedicated hub. Fill out the feature request form on our website. Remember to include as much detail as possible so we understand what the feature is and how you’ll use it. For example, if it would solve a problem you’re having currently, what is it that you’re currently unable to do and how will this feature solve it? What impact does it have on your daily productivity? How do I get in touch with the sales team? If you’re based in the US or Canada, you can reach out to the sales team via email at this address: sales@articulate.com If you’re based in another country, you can find the contact information for your country on this page. Where can I see information on upcoming Articulate 360 features? You’ll find upcoming feature information on our roadmap. General E-Learning Questions How do I create an e-learning course? Follow the steps in this article: 8 Simple Steps for Creating Online Training. How do I make sure my course is accessible? We have tons of resources that’ll help you create accessible courses. Check them out below: All About Accessibility Accessibility Index How do I decide whether to use Storyline or Rise for my course? Our customers say that Rise is their go-to for most of their courses. But if you need something more custom and immersive, Storyline might be a better fit. Here are some articles that can help you decide: Rise 360 or Storyline 360: Which One Should You Use for Your Project? Why You Need the Apps in Articulate 360 and When to Use Them How do I share my course with learners? There are several different ways to do that, outlined in this article: How to Share E-Learning Courses with Learners. Have a question that’s not listed here? Feel free to add a comment below or post a new discussion.How to Maximize Your E-Learning Heroes User Profile
One of the single most powerful features of the E-Learning Heroes community is something you might not be maximizing: your user profile. Believe it or not, your user profile is a sure way to make yourself more knowable. A robust profile helps people find and connect with you and your work—and making connections in a community of peers is not only helpful for self-development, learning, and professional growth, it’s also a great way to meet people and form new friendships. So, how do you get the most out of your E-Learning Heroes user profile? Here are some easy how-tos and tips to get your profile whipped into shape in a snap! Setting Up or Editing Your User Profile Whether you’re brand new to E-Learning Heroes or just thinking that now might be a good time to jazz things up, accessing your profile is easy-peasy. Simply mouseover your image in the upper right corner of any screen on E-Learning Heroes to reveal a drop-down menu of options. Click on My Profile from the drop-down menu to access your profile page. From the My Profile screen you can: Set up and/or edit your profile (more on that in a moment) Add or update your photo Add a course to your profile Setting Up or Editing Your Profile To set up or customize your profile, click the Edit Profile button under your profile image. That’ll open up an Edit Profile pop-up. Here you can update or complete any or all of the data fields, including: Name Title Company/Organization Location Personal blog or website URL Bio When you’re done editing your profile, click the Save Changes button. Pro tip: The Allow Members to Contact Me checkbox is checked by default. Leaving this checked adds a Contact Me link to your user profile. The Contact Me link is helpful for allowing other users to reach out to you privately. All they need to do is click the link to open up a handy email form. Bonus tip: The Contact Me feature is particularly helpful if you’re a freelancer, since it gives potential clients a painless way to connect with you one-on-one. Adding Links to Your Profile Gone are the days of paper resumes and PDF attachments. In today’s digital world, everyone’s looking for a link. Thankfully, your E-Learning Heroes user profile makes it easy to share links to your website or blog, your portfolio, or your LinkedIn profile. Once you’ve chosen to edit your profile, simply enter your preferred website address in the URL field and then click Save Changes. Pro tip: Only the link you enter in the URL field will be recognized as a hyperlink on your profile, although you can enter more links in the body of the Bio field. Add a Course to Your Profile Linking to your blog or portfolio is a great way to share a little more about yourself, but if you want to really show off your e-learning skills, consider adding a published course to your user profile. From the My Profile page, click the Add a Course button under the Created by You tab. When you click Add a Course, you’ll see an Add Course screen with data fields to complete. On this screen you can: Paste in the URL of your published course Add a course title Provide a brief description of your course Upload an image from your course (optimal size is 360 x 290 pixels) Once you’ve entered all the details, click the Add Course button to save your course to your profile. Click View Course to see your newly uploaded course in a new browser tab. If you want to change any details about your course or remove it from your profile altogether, use the edit or delete buttons. Add a Photo to Your Profile When you’re setting up or revising your E-Learning Heroes profile, don’t forget to add a flattering photo of yourself. People enjoy connecting with a friendly face, and one of the best ways to make a positive first impression is to personalize your profile with your lovely mug! To add or edit your profile picture, simply mouseover your current profile image and then click to update it. Have a friendly, professional selfie? Now is the time to make it your new ELH profile pic! Click the Choose Picture button and then browse to locate your photo. To save your new profile picture, click the Save button. To keep looking for just the right image, click the Change Profile Picture link. Resources Looking for a fun way to learn all the basics and a whole lot more? Don’t miss this helpful E-Learning Heroes 101 course. And if you’re eager for more pointers on all things E-Learning Heroes, check out these articles: 3 Tips for Getting Quick Answers to Your Forum Discussions Use E-Learning Heroes Search Features to Find What You Need in a Snap Become an E-Learning Heroes Power User with These Tips & Tricks Use E-Learning Heroes to Connect with Your Peers & Get Inspired What are your tips, tricks, and brilliant ideas for maximizing your E-Learning Heroes user profile? How do you get noticed? Leave us a comment below to share your thoughts. And be sure to follow us on Twitter and come back to E-Learning Heroes regularly for more helpful advice on everything related to e-learning.Check Out What’s New With Articulate at These Spring 2024 Events
Looking for a fast way to boost your e-learning skills and recharge your creative batteries? Try visiting a learning and development conference. They’re filled with informative sessions and opportunities to connect with others in your field. And they’re also a fantastic way to find out what’s happening with your favorite apps and tools. At Articulate, we love these events, too. They give us a chance to chat with customers like you, discuss the challenges you face in your work, and share all the newest Articulate 360 features and tips that can help. This spring, we’re delighted to be at not just one but three big events. So if you want to know more about what we’re up to—and pick up some fun Articulate swag in the process—there are lots of opportunities to do that. Take a peek at the events we’ll be at in the upcoming months and all the ways you can learn more about our apps while you’re there. Learning Technologies UK 2024 April 17 - 18, 2024 London, United Kingdom What’s this event about and why should you attend? Learning Technologies—the biggest e-learning show in Europe—focuses on the strategies, tools, and approaches that support learning at work. It’s best known for its huge expo hall, which features a wide range of learning products and services, as well as free L&D seminars. If you’re looking for even deeper dives into these topics, consider the conference side of this event. This curated program features over 30 in-depth sessions from industry experts. For the second year in a row, Learning Technologies is co-located with the HR Technologies conference. This partnership gives you easy access to a broader selection of HR seminars, tools, and services. Registering for the free Visitor Pass gives you access to all the learning technology suppliers and a selection of free seminars and live demonstrations. If you want to explore the in-depth conference sessions, though, be sure to register for the full conference pass here. Where can you find us in the Expo Hall? Booth #G20 How else can you learn about Articulate apps at this event? Attend one of our three Exhibition Seminars. These sessions give you insights into what’s new with our apps and how you can use them to create e-learning experiences that make an impact. Topic Date and Time Presenter What’s New and What’s Next in Articulate 360 April 17, 12:30 - 1:00 PM Madison McCartney WOAH! You Blew My Mind: A Look Back at E-Learning's Most Creative Ideas April 18, 10:15 - 10:45 AM David Anderson AI + U: How To Embrace Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence With Articulate AI April 18, 12:30 - 1:00 PM Melissa Trimble Catch a quick session at the Bitesize Learning Zone. Only have a few minutes? We’re sharing quick Articulate 360 tips in a fast-paced talk. Topic Date and Time Presenter Distribute Training Faster Than Ever with Reach 360 April 17, 10:15 - 10:30 AM Madison McCartney Learning & HR Tech Solutions Conference 2024 April 23 - 25, 2024 Orlando, USA What’s this event about and why should you attend? If you’re looking for a tech-focused event that explores the intersection of learning and HR, give this conference a try. Formerly known as Learning Solutions, the Learning & HR Tech Solutions Conference features best practices, emerging tech trends, and industry insights that will help you stay ahead. This event has always focused on practical solutions you can use right away, and its new broadened scope gives you even more avenues to explore for ideas. And if you’re working on HRIP, SHRM, or HRCI recertification, you’ll be happy to know this event will provide credits toward that process. The free Expo+ Pass gives you access to the Expo Hall, stage sessions, and SolutionFest. If you want to see all that, as well as the keynotes and extensive concurrent sessions, be sure to register for the full conference pass here instead. Where can you find us in the Expo Hall? Booth #502 How else can you learn about Articulate apps and more at this event? Get quick tips at our stage sessions. Explore helpful ideas for using our apps and a peek at new features. And if you can’t make it to Orlando this year, you’re in luck—both these sessions will be live-streamed from the conference for free! We’ll update this list with the live stream links as soon as they’re available. Topic Date and Time Presenter What’s New and What’s Next in Articulate 360 April 23, 12:15 - 12:45 PM Madison McCartney How To Embrace Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence With Articulate AI April 24, 10:10 - 10:40 AM Melissa Trimble Deepen your skills with a concurrent session. Gain design and development insights that can help you no matter what apps you use in this 60-minute session from our team. Topic Date and Time Presenter What Video Games Can Teach L&D About Crafting Effective Scenarios & Sims April 25, 8:30 - 9:30 AM Bianca Woods Explore e-learning projects from your peers at SolutionFest. Want to know more about all the different ways people solve work challenges with e-learning? Then check out this work-out-loud event where community members share hands-on demos of the courses and initiatives they’ve created. It’s the perfect place to look for inspiration! Do a deeper dive into our apps at The Learning Guild’s Storyline 360 Certificate Program. This comprehensive two-day workshop from our training partners at Yukon Learning will help you get started with building highly interactive e-learning modules. Examine the potential for artificial intelligence at the AI Symposium. This one-day pre-conference event gives you strategic insights on using this technology to enhance the work of L&D and HR. Articulate is delighted to be the sponsor for this year’s symposium. ATD International Expo & Conference 2024 May 19 - 22, 2023 New Orleans, USA What’s this event about and why should you attend? Because the Association for Talent Development (ATD) covers all aspects of developing talent in the workplace, their yearly conference covers a broad spectrum of learning and development, talent, and HR topics. From an L&D perspective, you’ll find sessions that explore instructional design, learning strategies, in-person and online facilitation, and development tools. And attending sessions can help you earn continuing education credits for the ATD Certification Institute, HRCI, and SHRM. Beyond sessions, this event features an extensive Expo Hall full of products and services that can support your work. You can register for either the budget-friendly expo-only pass or the full conference pass here. And if you can’t attend in person, not to worry—there’s also a virtual option available this year that you can register for at that same link. Where can you find us in the Expo Hall? Booth #3119 How else can you learn about Articulate apps and more at this event? Get quick tips at our Learning Stage Sessions. Our talks on the expo floor are an excellent way to quickly find out more about what’s happening with our apps and get a preview of what’s to come. Topic Date and Time Presenter What’s New in Articulate 360 May 20, 11:15 - 11:45 AM Madison McCartney AI + U: How To Embrace Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence With Articulate AI May 21, 12:15 - 12:45 PM Melissa Trimble Go deeper with our Solutions Sessions. These longer, 60-minute sessions give you even more time to pick up tips and techniques. Topic Date and Time Presenter 3 Ingredients to Launch E-Learning Successfully May 19, 1:30 - 2:30 PM Elizabeth Truemper Build Your Visual Design Skills by Fixing Bad Examples May 21, 4:30 - 5:30 PM Bianca Woods Strategies for Building a Thriving Learning Community May 22, 10:30 - 11:30 AM Ginger Swart Invest in your skills with a pre-conference workshop. Have some additional time to spend on professional development? ATD offers a two-day Articulate Storyline Certificate program this year to help you boost your course development skills. Wrap-Up Each of these spring events has something unique to offer. So we hope you’ll check them out and see which could be the best fit for how you want to build your skills and nurture your career. And if you end up at any of these conferences, be sure to pop by the Articulate booth to say hi! Want to see what other conferences we’re attending in the future? Then bookmark our Upcoming E-Learning Heroes Events article. We regularly update it with our conference plans for the coming months!Upcoming E-Learning Heroes Events
E-Learning Heroes is the biggest and best e-learning community around. And there’s nothing better than bringing together a bunch of E-Learning Heroes in one place! We love spreading the Articulate love by organizing workshops and attending industry events all over the world. See where you can connect with the Articulate team: Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase August 20, 2024 * Chicago, Illinois Using Articulate Storyline 360 to Create Interactive Learning Lessons August 29, 2024 * Free Webinar * Led by Tom Kuhlmann, Chief Learning Architect at Articulate and Ron Price, Chief Learning Officer at Yukon Learning HR + L&D Innovation and Tech Fest September 25-26, 2024 * Sydney, Australia * Visit our partner, MicroWay Articulate User Conference at DevLearn 2024 November 5, 2024 * Las Vegas, Nevada * The Articulate User Conference, co-located at DevLearn, is a day-long event featuring demos of Articulate 360, e-learning success stories, and tips for creating engaging, effective online courses. It’s perfect for e-learning newbies and experts alike. DevLearn 2024 November 6-8, 2024 * Las Vegas, Nevada * Articulate Experience Room Training Conference & Expo 2025 February 17-19, 2025 * Orlando, Florida * Booth #400 Learning Technologies London 2025 April 23-24, 2025 * London, UK * Booth #J20 ATD25 Annual Conference May 18 - 21, 2025 * Washington DC * Booth #1607 DevLearn 2025 November 4-5, 2025 * Las Vegas, Nevada Articulate Training Events Articulate 360 subscribers can build their e-learning skills in free live webinars and on-demand trainingon instructional design, e-learning development and Articulate 360 tools. If you're interested in comprehensive live training on Articulate software from our certified training partners, you can sign up for paid training here. Not a subscriber? Get afree trialto try out Articulate 360 Training today.6 Ways the E-Learning Heroes Community Makes Your Job Easier
Working in e-learning can sometimes feel like taking on a lot. You need to stay on top of a broad and evolving field, juggle the needs of stakeholders and learners, and create experiences that shift knowledge and behavior—often all while managing time and budget challenges as well. But you’re not alone! The E-Learning Heroes community can support every aspect of your work and career. So take a peek at some of the exciting ways this community—and its one million plus members—can ease your load. 1. Get help fast If something isn’t working as expected or you feel stumped on a challenge, the community has your back. You can get speedy access to Articulate staff and other e-learning professionals through our discussion boards. There’s one for questions about the Articulate apps and another for general e-learning design and development questions. No matter what work challenges you’re facing, there’s a place to ask for advice. And that’s not your only option. The E-Learning Heroes website has a wealth of articles that can help you troubleshoot tricky situations. So whether you’re trying to figure out how Storyline 360’s slide layer properties work or looking for tricks for making collaborating with subject matter experts easier, the community has articles that can help! 2. Speed up your workflow with free resources Thankfully, you don’t have to start from scratch every time you create a new project. With hundreds of free interaction templates, images, buttons, and more available in the Downloads section on E-Learning Heroes, it’s easy to find resources to make course development faster. Not only that, but you’ll also find course design resources like storyboard templates and project management tools. 3. Get ideas for projects Whether you’re looking for something specific to a topic, industry, or approach or are just curious to see what kinds of interesting e-learning experiences are out there, the community has a lot to offer. The E-Learning Examples page curates innovative projects created by Articulate staff as well as members of the community. And the submissions to the weekly E-Learning Challenges are a goldmine for design inspiration. Plus, participating in these challenges yourself can do a lot to spark your imagination. 4. Learn more about crafting great e-learning Our general e-learning articles are a handy way to fit professional development into a packed schedule. With content written by e-learning creators, for e-learning creators, you’ll get tons of practical advice that’s easy to apply in the real world. Find the most recent ones on the E-Learning Heroes homepage or use the search function to look up specific topics. 5. Stay up-to-date on the latest Articulate 360 features If you use Storyline 360, Rise 360, or any of the other Articulate apps, the E-Learning Heroes site is a hub for getting tons of value from them. You’ll find articles detailing the latest app updates, share step-by-step tutorials on specific development techniques, and get behind-the-scenes looks at how specific projects were created. The Quick Tips & Tricks series collects short app tutorial videos, and you can find deeper dives on the Articulate Tutorials and User Guides page. And if you want to browse upcoming Articulate 360 Training webinars or live events, E-Learning Heroes has all the details. 6. Connect to other e-learning creators Are you part of a small team of e-learning creators—or just a team of one—and sometimes feel isolated? Or maybe you’re part of a larger learning and development team but value connection with people outside your organization. With the E-Learning Heroes community, you can connect with an international group of learning professionals who are happy to talk shop and bounce around ideas. They can give you feedback on projects, ideas for tackling tricky challenges, resources that can speed up your work, and a reassuring feeling that you’re never in this alone. Wrap-Up The e-learning field is broad, with a wide range of challenges and goals. But no matter what kinds of content you work with or digital experiences you create, the E-Learning Heroes community has so much that can make you work easier, faster, and more innovative. If you want to explore even more ways to use this site, this series of articles has all the tips you’ll need: Getting the Most Out of the Awesome E-Learning Heroes Community. Want to keep on top of all the newest additions to it? Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest e-learning inspiration and insights directly in your inbox. And if you have questions, please share them in the comments.Sign Up for the E-Learning Heroes Newsletter
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E-Learning Heroes is more than just a place to learn how to use Articulate apps, get product support, and find free assets. It’s a community anyone can join built around fostering connections and friendly sharing between everyone who creates e-learning—from seasoned instructional designers and developers to people who are just getting started. And it’s that openness that makes it such a great resource. So, how do you start mixing it up with your peers? Where do you go to unlock your creative inspiration? Here’s a quick rundown of a few ways to get started. 1. Participate in discussions It’s easy to think of the discussion forums as a place to go when you run into technical difficulties—since that’s where many people go to ask product-specific questions. But did you know we also have a forum dedicated to connecting with other community members and getting advice on instructional design challenges? Well if you didn’t, you do now! It’s called the Building Better Courses forum. The Building Better Courses forum is chock-full of helpful folks willing to bounce creative ideas around or give you feedback on your latest project. It’s also a place where people share templates they’ve created, project examples, tips for speeding up the creation process, and other creative ideas. 2. Take part in e-learning challenges Another fun way to get involved with the community is by participating in the weekly E-Learning Challenges. Every week, we challenge our community members to build mini-projects around a different theme. Participating is a great opportunity to stretch your creative muscles and practice your skills in a safe, supportive space. It’s also a smart way to build your portfolio, expand your network, and boost your visibility. And it’s fascinating to see how many wildly different projects people create around the exact same challenge prompt. So inspirational! Interested in learning more? Head over to this article: Why & How To Participate in the Weekly Challenges on E-Learning Heroes. 3. Join an Articulate user group Virtual connections are great, but it’s amazing how relationships can flourish as a result of the occasional face-to-face meetup. That’s where local user groups shine—they take the community off the screen and into real life! User groups are community-organized meetups of Articulate software users. They’re a great way to network, build your skills, and make new friends! Interested in attending a local meetup? Check out the full list on the Upcoming E-Learning Heroes Events page. If there’s no user group in your area, we’d love it if you organized one. If you start one, be sure to tell us about it so we can add it to our list! 4. Browse the examples hub Are you curious about what others are creating? Or maybe you’re just looking for ideas to freshen up your next e-learning project. There’s a place on E-Learning Heroes for that too. It’s called the E-Learning Examples hub. It’s brimming with beautiful, fun, and inspiring projects created by the community and the Articulate Community Team. Browse through pages and pages of course examples. When you see something you like, select the thumbnail to find out more and try it out yourself. 5. Download free templates If you want to see even more examples, head over to the Downloads hub. You’ll find tons of free graphic assets and templates that’ll not only inspire you—they’ll help you get from start to finish in no time. Since these downloads are made by both community members and the Articulate Community Team, it’s also a great way to grow your skills by exploring how different designers build content. And if you have any questions about how something works, you can ask the author in the comments section. The Bottom Line Participating in a community of e-learning creators is one of the best ways to kick-start your professional growth and development. E-Learning Heroes offers you the perfect place to connect with fellow professionals from all walks of life and to learn from each other as you grow your skills. To set yourself up for success and to get the most out of your E-Learning Heroes experience, check out these related articles: 2 Easy Ways To Find What You Need on E-Learning Heroes Become an E-Learning Heroes Power User With These Tips & Tricks 3 Tips for Getting Quick Answers to Your Forum Discussions How to Maximize Your E-Learning Heroes User Profile How do you connect with peers and find inspiration? Share your tips and feedback in the comments below. And remember to follow us on Twitter and come back to E-Learning Heroes regularly for more helpful advice on everything related to e-learning.
