instructional design
410 TopicsDoes Rise truly embed Storyline?
Hi All, We develop training that is viewed by external companies around the world and have had issues when "embedding" other 3rd party block components such as Genially into our Rise courses because the actual file is not truly embedded into the Rise course - it is only linked. Therefore, before I start developing courses where I include Articulate Storyline blocks, I would like to know... when publishing an Articulate Rise 360 course, does it actually embed the Storyline component/file as part of the Articulate Rise course?50Views0likes3CommentsDesigning Sleek Animated Callouts in Storyline
Callouts are a great way to highlight key points without cluttering your slides; but making them look sharp can be tricky. In this quick tutorial, I show how I built animated callouts in Storyline that add motion, clarity, and a clean, polished touch to your content. You’ll learn how to tweak animations, positioning, and layout for maximum impact. Watch the tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gZ1PQlvr10 Let me know how you’re using callouts in your own projects!50Views0likes0CommentsAI Chatbots in Storyline
Chatbots in Storyline? Meet Sarah. What if your eLearning course could talk back? I built an AI-powered chatbot right inside the D-ID app and then designed inside Articulate Storyline, and named her Sarah. She’s more than a character. She’s a smart, interactive course concierge that answers learner questions using your course’s knowledge base. No more digging through PDFs or endless menus; just ask, and Sarah responds. Watch the quick intro: 👉 https://youtu.be/HOLTi-zFNcw?si=14xJYC-0UEFGtnYV Sarah’s just the start of smarter, more human learning in 2025.Designing eLearning Slides with Adobe Firefly AI
Need quick slide design ideas? I use a simple 3-step method with Adobe Firefly and Illustrator to spark layout inspiration fast. First, I sketch a rough mockup in Illustrator. Then I upload it into Firefly, adjust a few settings, and let it generate clean, modern layouts that follow my design logic. It’s not just for fun, these layouts work great in PowerPoint, Camtasia, Storyline, and more. Perfect for course intros, promos, or explainer scenes. Watch the full tutorial: https://youtu.be/fwVZAV9Cyk4?si=MOOR0sdiOrP7kEKC Download the free template below and give it a try.99Views0likes2CommentsEngaging Layouts for AI Presenters
If your AI video opens with a flat scene, most viewers will tune out. That’s why I transform boring talking heads into bold, animated intros that grab attention fast. In this quick tutorial, I show how to turn a PSD layout into a dynamic scene using Camtasia, PowerPoint, or Storyline, without spending hours. Why it matters? AI presenters are everywhere now, but without strong visuals, even great content falls flat. This layout helps you: Save time on design Easily match your brand Hook your viewers in seconds Watch the demo: https://youtu.be/PqWr1p0VjsI?si=FDFTkQ2Y08VsCV0K Download the PSD file below and try it out.60Views2likes2CommentsDesign Immersive Phone Conversations in Storyline
Ever had two characters in a training module that need to talk; but it ends up feeling flat and scripted? You add some speech bubbles, maybe a trigger or two, toss in audio, but it still doesn’t feel real. That’s where this Storyline phone conversation template comes in. Whether you’re designing for sales, customer service, compliance, healthcare, or any scenario-based training, this freebie helps you build authentic, layered conversations that sound and feel real; like the learner is eavesdropping on a real-time call. Animated phone effects Realistic dialogue with voiceovers Transparent audio waveforms (APNG, not GIFs!) Custom triggers for picking up or ending the call Clean, modern layout with animated text for visual punch Watch the full step-by-step tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMpUcYJRNnE Preview the full interactive demo: https://www.redesignedminds.com/Discuss/story.html Download it free (attached below) If your training has a conversation, this template will bring it to life. Try it out and wow your learners with a scenario that actually feels like a real exchange.How to make this image transition?
Hi everyone, I checked out this video with a nice interaction (3:20 min.). https://youtu.be/4ZvOtxSDSlA?si=k86yQ1msoRUWIfsG Any ideas on how you get the buttons to move the images, based on the scroll panel trick he explained earlier? Thanks.Solved138Views0likes5CommentsCamtasia & Closed Captioned Projects in Rise
Upon creating a project within Camtasia and exporting, the captions file within the designed Camtasia project do not appear when adding the Mp4 into Rise. I've attempted to DL the project via standard Mp4 & Mp4 Smart Player to test both versions, and neither populate the captions within the project. Does Rise not support auto-captioned files created from within Camtasia?Solved39Views0likes3CommentsErrant black boxes on layers
Hi all, I am working on a simple layer highlighting areas of interest to the learner while reading our drawings. I highlight the area called out in the narration as it is discussed. The problem is the boxes do not always show transparency and always have this weird black box that shows up. The attachment is the slide and this only is happening on the Notes layer. Even when I delete the highlights and add new ones (not duplicate or copy paste) I get similar issues and some flickering. Any suggestions? Thanks20Views0likes2CommentsInteractions being counted when quiz is in review mode
We have an exam that we allow the learner to review once completed. This is showing up as additional interactions in the LMS when we look at the json file. For example, we have a 10 question exam, which should show as 10 interactions when completed. However we are seeing learners with 20-30 interactions. Is there a setting in the Storyline 360 we can change, or anything we can do to have the review not show up in the interaction data.24Views0likes1Comment