Tutorial - How To Control Rise Block Interaction From Storyline Using JS!
Hi Heroes! It’s fantastic to see that Storyline developers interested in using JavaScript to enhance the user experience now have our own dedicated group with the latest E-Learning Heroes website update! Nearly three years ago, I launched my ‘Storyline Magic’ tutorial series on YouTube because I wanted more resources to be available for those looking to leverage JavaScript coding to push the boundaries of what’s possible working with Articulate software. In the very first episode, I demonstrate how combining JavaScript with CSS in Storyline can automate actions within an Articulate Rise course. Specifically, I show how to automatically advance the learner to the next lesson in Rise after they complete the required actions within a Storyline activity: Storyline Magic Series - Episode 01 Controlling Rise Navigation In Articulate Storyline --- My name's Chris Hodgson, an eLearning developer and software trainer based in the UK. I enjoy creating fun, unique, and engaging online experiences using Articulate software! Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishodgson44/Rise notes utility
I added a global utility bar to my Rise course to add a simple 'notes' piece, data is kept in the browser's local storage and it will not write to SCORM. Because of the global nature of this addon, it can be a handy way to make the functionality, and even some branding, always available to users across your entire course.
Where there's a Will there's a way
Storyline's new Javascript API makes it simple to add custom animations and hover effects to your courses. So simple, that it took me no time at all to build this #ElearningChallenge demo after being terminated by Litmos due to restructuring. Looking for an award-winning learning manager, equally at home tinkering with Javascript, managing creatives, and developing your learning strategy? If so, I am #OpenToWork This demo is best viewed on a desktop and navigated using a mouse: https://bit.ly/jonopentoworkFixing Slide Positions For Drag Interactivity On Mobile Using JavaScript
Hey Heroes, I’ve recently been working on a number of client projects that really put the new JavaScript API in Storyline to good use! One challenge I had to overcome was how Storyline behaves on mobile devices. By default, it seems to add a slide-drifting transition when users swipe—great if you're building swipe navigation between slides, but not so helpful when users are meant to interact with objects on the slide itself. For example, trying to drag an object can instead cause the whole slide to shift, which can lead to some confusion and frustration. For this week’s challenge, I’ve put together a demo that showcases the solution I developed to disable this behaviour when needed. You can try out the project here: LINK Copy the JavaScript code snippet for your own projects: LINK I also recorded this video for YouTube showing the results:
Balloon Boy's Buoyancy Quiz
Hello! This week, I have used a character sprite created by Segel2D on Itch.io to create a short five-question quiz on buoyancy. All of the other elements were made in PowerPoint or 'in slide' in Storyline. Your performance is indicated by the number of balloons you have left, and your progress is shown by a buoy marker that appears with each question. This is a 'one-slide' build based on a blank slide. It uses layers to reveal each question, and a little Javascript to analyse your progress and provide customised feedback. Can you make it back to dry land? I've also included my .story file so you can also take a look under the hood and see how this works. 'Pop' any questions you have below.
Simple Tabs
That’s probably the most accurate way to describe this submission, possibly the most boring interaction I’ve ever produced for an eLearning challenge. Ironically, it’s built around tabs, which can be pretty useful when done right (keep them simple, clean, and don’t overthink it). But here’s the twist: If you manage to stick around for 2 whole minutes, you’ll unlock a reward, a downloadable Storyline file. Because if you’ve got the stamina to survive two minutes of my "creativity," you deserve something. Inside: 🕒 A global timer built with JavaScript 🎞️ Image transitions powered by the Web Animation API 🎁 And who knows, maybe a surprise or two. LaunchVault Zone
Long-time listener, first-time caller here. I'm still pretty new to the JavaScript game, but I wanted to challenge myself this week and see how far I could get. This simple game has four scripts running on the base layer: 🔦One hides the cursor and moves the flashlight with the mouse 🏞 One moves the background (and target area) as the cursor pans left and right ⏱ One handles the countdown timer 🎯 One checks if the user has found the target and triggers the "You Win" layer The “You Win” and “Time’s Up” layers each include a small script to bring the cursor back after the game ends. With more time, I’d love to make the "computer screen" graphic with onscreen text more dynamic - but for this version, I really wanted to nail the core mechanics. I relied on ChatGPT for a lot of the JavaScript support, but honestly, I learned a ton through the process - especially having to figure out where things were off or how to adapt code to work with Storyline’s triggers and native capabilities. https://360.articulate.com/review/content/24c010db-096a-49a5-a1d8-11d83f908b12/review
