Custom block font size not matching
Has anyone else noticed that the size of the font in a custom block looks completely different than a regular text block? My statement block and my custom block are both Karla size 18 bold but the custom block is noticeably smaller. This make course consistency impossible.Co-worker with newer version of Storyline has courses we cannot open.
A Co-worker of mine has created a course in Storyline with the most recent version. Most of my team is locked into a less recent version (around March). For some reason, when we try to open this course, we get an error message that the course "May have been created in an earlier version of Storyline" (Which of course, it wasn't) Is there anything we can do to get this thing open. The real issue is that things created with the newest version cannot be used with our LMS (which is junk). Please let me know if I have any recourse here. Thank you, JerimyLess Is More Is Not Just About Content, but About Learning Experience
After working in instructional design for many years, I've come to realize that "less is more" is often misunderstood. It is usually associated with simplifying content, such as making courses shorter, reducing information, or avoiding overload. But in my experience, it goes beyond that. Even when we have correctly identified what learners need to know, do, or change in order to meet business goals, there is still another important question: How should we design the learning experience itself? The goal should be to help learners learn with the least unnecessary effort. Not by removing depth or rigor, but by removing friction that does not contribute to learning. Over the years, I've seen many different approaches to learning design. Some learning experiences feel under-designed, where the lack of structure or intention makes it difficult for learners to stay engaged or understand the purpose of the content. I've also seen cases where, in an effort to avoid being "too simple" or "boring," additional layers of interaction, visual elements, or gamification are introduced. Many of us have probably spent hours building advanced interactions in Storyline or carefully structuring a Rise course because we wanted the learning experience to feel more engaging. There is nothing wrong with using these features. The question is whether they genuinely support learning. Sometimes these additions are driven more by what the tool allows us to build than by what learners actually need. As a result, learners may end up spending more time completing interactions than understanding, retaining, or applying the knowledge that really matters. This is especially important in corporate learning. Learners are often balancing training with their daily responsibilities. Time is limited, and attention is limited. That is why I believe we should be intentional about where we add complexity. Interaction is not the problem. In fact, meaningful interaction is essential for learning. The key word is meaningful. The most valuable learning experiences are those that help learners understand concepts more deeply, retain what they have learned, and apply that knowledge in real work situations. This is where I choose to focus my design effort. Not on adding interaction for its own sake, but on identifying the moments in learning that truly matter. Instead of asking, "What cool Storyline feature can I use here?", I think we should be asking, "How does this interaction help learners understand, retain, or apply what they need to learn?" When we design with that intention, learning can often become simpler while also becoming more effective. That's the kind of learning experience I continue to strive for. I'd love to hear how you decide when an interaction is truly worth adding.Accessibility Issues with Rise 360 Courses?
What best practices do you use to create accessible Rise 360 courses that meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards? I work on a rapid development team that primarily uses Rise 360. My previous team, which used Storyline and took much longer to develop, claims that Rise 360 has "Accessibility Issues." Our company is pushing for more compliant instructional design, and I’m looking for ways to use Rise 360 while ensuring our courses are accessible at WCAG 2.2 Level AA. So far, I’ve noticed that only a few interaction types in Rise seem to lack accessibility at this level. Are there best practice guidelines for Rise 360 that can help address these known "Accessibility Issues"? Thanks so much for any recommendations.Custom Block - Images/Gifs not loading/appearing
Hello! I am creating a custom block where the image/gif is on the left, the title and copy is on the right and below is an audio recording. I am running into issues where the content that I am uploading (images/gifs/videos) aren't loading when I preview or even upload. I have tried using it with other custom blocks and stock images from the Articulate library and the same story. I have cleared history/cache/data, updated my chrome, updated my laptop, made sure all my articulate apps are up to date (even though this is a RISE course) and even spoke to the custom blocks team at DevLearn in Las Vegas last week... wondering if anyone has any advice on how to solve this.Pause, Confirm, Continue: A Confirmation Prompt Demo
For my demo, I explored how confirmation prompts can do more than just validate an action. Throughout the course, learners encounter simple prompts that encourage them to pause and confirm before moving forward—whether it's understanding the course navigation, acknowledging key concepts, or preparing for a quiz. I often use these types of prompts in my eLearning projects, especially for navigation. They help learners feel more in control of their experience while ensuring they don't miss important information. Sometimes, a simple "Are you sure?" can improve engagement and create a smoother learning journey. Demo: https://sarkgcreation.com/ELC555C/Translate Freely with Articulate Localization—No Sign-Up Needed
If you work with a global audience, you’ve likely run into the time consuming task of translating content. Even if you haven’t had to translate a course yourself, you’ve almost certainly heard how time, energy, and knowledge intensive the process is. Add in needing to shift things for regional context? You may as well ask for the moon. Fortunately for the stars of e-learning, Articulate Localization is now available to all users! There is no sign-up required. Users can instantly translate content and share it directly with language validators within Rise and only pay when you are ready to publish. You no longer have to hope someone will understand the difference between a work function and a party, or has the time to correct every instance a translation tool replaces “logged in” with something about timber. 🌍No Global Audience? One in five people in the United States, and nearly half of Canada is multilingual. The chances of your audience benefiting from localization is significant, and goes up with every new learner. Still not sure if localizing your course is the right decision? Check out this article with three simple questions to help. You can also review our recent case study about Global-First approaches. “If you have one course in multiple languages, it means you are connecting people even inside your own corporation.” 🔎The Details How to Get Started and What is the Cost? Getting started with Articulate Localization is simple: you can instantly access it within Rise without any required sign-up! While localization typically begins at $5,000 per year, we strongly encourage you to contact our sales team for pricing customized to your specific needs. Need help with buy in? Don’t just take our word for it. Customer case studies show the ease, utility, and advantages of localization in action. 👟Get started localizing your courses today! Log into Articulate to get instant access to Localization. Start an Articulate 360 trial to try Localization—no credit card required.Reimagining Navigation Intros with 3D Motion
There’s more than one way to begin an eLearning course; and sometimes, sometimes the best way isn’t with text content, but with atmosphere. I’ve always been inspired by how airline safety videos set the tone before a flight begins. They take a routine moment and turn it into something memorable through motion, storytelling, and design. In this short navigation intro, I demo how to bring that same prelaunch energy into your course. With 3D motion and audio cues, you can instantly draw your learners in, before a single concept is even introduced. Navigation Intro: https://craftuxd.tech/Audio/story.html I designed this to spark engagement, proof that learning experience design gets fun when you experiment with 3D, soundscapes, animation, and visual storytelling. Here’s a quick tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62MRlM1iz0MSeeking Contract LX and UX Designers – Current and Future Opportunities
We are currently seeking an experienced Learning Experience Designer (LXD) for an immediate project while also building a trusted network of 2-4 additional skilled Learning Experience (LX) and User Experience (UX) Designers as service providers (contractors) for future customer projects. This opportunity is ideal for independent consultants and freelancers who enjoy project-based work and are interested in developing an ongoing relationship with our agency. While we have one current project available, qualified candidates may be considered for future opportunities as new customer work becomes available. See details about this opportunity and how to apply here.
