In Case You Missed It: September 2025 in ELH
Missed the action? Here’s a quick roundup of the conversations, builds, and resources that had the community buzzing in September. 🧰 Free Downloads: Built by You, for You We opened a new Downloads Hub: a growing space for templates, assets, and resources to help you build faster and smarter. Even better: it’s shaped by you. 💡 Let us know what else you'd like to see added. 💬 What Everyone’s Talking About Looking for inspiration? These discussions show the different ways members are stretching the tools. What’s Your “Dream Build”? From an adaptive “living mentor” course to a 2D/3D rail truck simulator for practicing real-world driving scenarios. What would your dream build look like? Custom Blocks in Rise 360 Show off something you’ve built (or want to build) with Custom Blocks, or grab inspiration from others who are experimenting. Using Rise360 for Virtual In-Person Courses Can Rise be used as a live presentation tool? One member is exploring the idea. Have you tried this, or do you see creative ways to make it work? 🌟 Standout Challenge Entries September’s challenges surfaced lots of gems! A few standouts: Circular Menu Navigation with Dials #522 Coin Operated (Goonies-Inspired) By Jonathan_Hill​ Drop in a coin and watch the magic: this demo reimagines a coin as both a slider and a dial. Smooth, clever, and fully accessible. Fine Feathered Friends By RonPrice​ Ready, aim, launch! This throwback game uses dials to set your bird’s flight path and spin a trivia-packed feather wheel. Playful, nostalgic, and smartly designed. Using Custom Blocks in Rise 360 #523 The Magic of the Nutcracker By Kate_Golomshtok A ballet-inspired demo blending audio, video, and imagery into an immersive Rise experience. Simple yet powerful, and beautifully done. Empowered to Lead By Karen_Faragalla A scenario-based module for new managers that combines Custom Blocks with branching navigation. A polished example of Rise taken to the next level. How to Brew the Best Coffee & Espresso Drinks #524 How to Brew the Best Coffee in Space By ThierryEMMANUEL Ever tried to brew coffee in zero gravity? This GSAP-animated, AI-powered demo takes you out of this world. A wild spin on a classic challenge. The Barista Challenge By JessDavis1 A debut entry featuring a drag-and-drop coffee activity with audio and visuals. Come for the interactivity, stay to cheer on a first-timer. Vibing w/ the Code Block in Rise #525 Welcome to a Severance By CydWalker_mwhc Step into orientation as a new employee in this Severance-inspired debut. A creative first-time code block build for Rise. NYT Connections Clone By: JohnShelton-e60 Inspired by the NYT game, this vibe coding experiment built a working Connections clone in just an hour. Fast, fun, and full of potential. 🎤 Members Took the Mic (Guest Webinars) From agile strategies to microinteractions, our guest presenters shared practical tips you can use right away. Design for Change – Because You Know It’s Happening Anyway with Megan Torrance, Anthony Reisinger, and Lauren Milstid Learn how to apply Agile and the LLAMA® approach to adapt projects quickly without losing focus or quality. Master Slide Magic: Using Layouts for Dynamic Interactions with Hilla Schlegel Discover how to transform slide masters into interactive quiz engines that keep your designs consistent and your workflow efficient. Small Details, Big Impact: Microinteractions in Storyline with Phil Mayor Pick up simple techniques to add motion, feedback, and polish that make your courses more intuitive and engaging. Design for Minds: Creating Impactful Learning Experiences with Patience Walton Explore how to use contrast, hierarchy, and visual design principles to make e-learning memorable and impactful. 🎓 Trending Training Webinars September’s trainings zoomed in on sharpening your product skills with quick, practical builds. Design Your Way with Custom Blocks in Rise 360 Learn how to design and customize your own blocks from the ground up for total flexibility. Creating Comic Speech Balloons with Merge Shapes in Storyline 360 See how to combine shapes to create reusable, custom speech bubbles for playful or polished course design. 📚 Member-Powered Articles Fresh from the community: two articles packed with member insights you can repurpose for your own projects. Made By Members: Games & Gamification From Jeopardy-style quizzes to top-down arcade games, see how members are using playful design to make learning more interactive. Takeaways from Articuland Boston Members shared insights on smarter design, accessibility, and AI as a creative sidekick. 💎 Hidden Gems Sometimes the best tips are hidden in plain sight. Here are a couple worth exploring: Vibe Coding for Rise 360 Learn how to use Rise’s new Code Block to embed interactive, code-driven projects directly, no external hosting required. Join the Code Block Group Connect with developers and tinkerers to swap snippets, brainstorm solutions, and share experiments. ✨ That’s a wrap for September! What’s one thing you discovered—or created—recently that we should feature in the next roundup? Share it below and help shape October’s highlights.Sign Up for the E-Learning Heroes Newsletter
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