Courses Not Showing in Team Folders Despite Manager Permissions
Hello! Despite trying to change all sharing settings that we can, I cannot actually see courses in Team folders. Even when: We change the Team Folder/subfolder to make Everyone a Manager We change the settings in the individual course to make me a Manager While I can see the courses in my Shared with Me area, when I actually click the folders on the left there is nothing: We were hoping that simply setting the folders as "Everyone is Manager" would be enough to inherit the settings to the courses AND see them in the folder, but according to this question this actually has no impact on the settings of any of the content in the folders. (I actually don't understand what the point of Folder Sharing settings is then?) How can we set settings so I can actually see content my team makes in Team folders and not just in Shared with Me unorganized? Thank you!Rise 360 Custom Blocks Responsive
Hi. The new Custom Blocks feature in Rise is brilliant however, they don't seem to be fully responsive, like the rest of the Blocks in Rise. To try and explain what I mean - when you resize the screen, the whole block just gets smaller. This can look a little odd next to some of the other blocks that are responsive. For example, if using a text block - the text is responsive and adjusts accordingly, whilst maintaining a legible size. But any text in a custom block is not responsive - it stays to the same layout and just gets physically smaller, which can make it difficult to read on smaller screens. Does anyone have any workarounds for this please? Just to add - I really like the new features and if the above could be resolved the custom blocks are going to be a brilliant development/tool in terms of design. Thank you.Rise inconsistent font sizes
Something that has always irked me when accessibility testing Rise courses is the font sizes in the knowledge check questions. I think there are other blocks that also feature different font sizes, but in this example, it is a multiple choice knowledge check question. Above my multiple choice question I have a regular Text block (paragraph): 17px Multiple choice question (Question text): 16px Multiple choice question (Question options): 15px Multiple choice question (Question feedback): 14px I find this a bit unusual in terms of accessibility and am not sure what the rationale is behind the different font-sizes in some blocks (appears to be hierarchy?), but I always think of users who may be optimising text zoom based on the body text being 17px, and then come to a MCQ where the font sizes get smaller and smaller. Any chance of this being considered for change in future so that font sizes are more uniform? I tend to adjust these manually when building, but would much rather they came out of the box uniform. Thanks, Sam.Hide Placeholder Block
This morning as I was working on a course, I thought about how much I would love to hide a block for future use. That way, when I have the content, I can update the course without forgetting what I wanted to include. Basically a placeholder that is hidden, so I can publish the course without the end user seeing it. Right now, the course can live without the content, however, it would be an impactful iteration to be able to include a video. I currently have a video block with the stock video sitting there as a placeholder, waiting to be updated. If I could hide this block, as you would a presentation slide (think PPT), and publish the course with it hidden, I could then go back when I have the filmed content and easily update the course and republish it. I know it seems as though I could leave this as an editing note on my storyboard, or set a reminder, but it would help a lot in the development phase too as ideas are swirling around of how I would like to best present the information. I sometimes test different types of blocks to see how they work with the content I am including, and when I go to preview each different block with the same content is there. This would be a nice way to compare the flow of information without having to have two blocks with the same information. You could just view one at a time and choose the one you prefer, if you were able to hide one. Hopefully, this may be considered for future development!Folder creation to organize "Block Templates"
It would be very useful to have the option to create folders to organize templates by category or project. This would make it easier to manage and separate customized templates, especially for those working on multiple different projects. In our case, we have over 20 projects with distinct templates, and a feature that allows linking each template to a specific folder or category would greatly enhance organization and application.Interactivity in Rise Custom Blocks
While understanding that interactivity in custom rise blocks is still in development or at least in discussion, I would like to suggest some features that may or not may not be in the planning. I acknowledge that these functions can be completed in Storyline and imported into Rise. However, their are problems that can arise e.g. block loading times (can excessively slow down the learning), corrupted storyline files that fail to work after time, time frame for creation, insertion and testing. 1) Custom built slides, that function similar to an image carousel. Currently I build these in Photoshop or Illustrator and the whole process is very time consuming (e.g. develop, resize, save, upload). Also placing content text into images is not best practice (of course there exceptions). It would also make custom slides so much easier to edit (rather than editing in PS or Ill, saving and uploading etc.) 2) The ability to have learners click an object which opens another. This would be similar to layers in Storyline. Creating custom popups would allow for a far more interesting and engaging learner experience than a Hotspot interaction. 3) Built in voice overs / text to speech. However, this would need to be done well and on par with services such as ElevenLabs. By this I mean that voices will need to be natural sounding while providing an exhaustive array of accents. The system would also need to prioritise plenty of features to punctuate and provide realistic annunciation. Adding voice overs / text to speech in features such as those listed in points 1 and 2 above would further enhance Rise's popularity and increase business potential. Having this feature built into Rise would be a game changer for Articulate. 4) Data input fields with the ability to hold variables (e.g. short answers to questions) and use them later in the course. For example, you may ask learners one or more questions about their job role or personal experiences to which they provide a response. After they have completed relevant learning content, you could then display their original responses and ask them to answer the same questions again. This allows you to determine whether their understanding or perspective has changed as a result of the training. It is also a great opportunity for learners to self reflect. I'm sure I will have more but these would be a good start. Happy to elaborate if required. Thanks, Tony Thomas Senior eLearning Designer Simtars QLD, AustraliaPlease Add Universal Continue Button Settings or Override for Rise
Courses I support use restricted navigation in the Articulate Rise materials I create for them. While necessary for the students, continue buttons that require completion of prior interactions are very cumbersome for the SMEs when they review the Articulate assignments. I can toggle Restricted Navigation off before publishing to Articulate Review, which helps the SMEs a little, but within a lesson/section, the issue with restricted continue buttons remains. It would be brilliant to have a Continue Button Override checkbox we could turn on when publishing to Review, either greying them out or making all of them unlocked. This would allow collaborators to review projects without needing to complete every interaction.Made by Members: Code Block Build-a-thon Highlights
The Code Block Build-a-thon wrapped last month with three winners, 60+ submissions, and so much creativity! This month, we’re exploring the highlights from the event: creative submissions, topic trends, and what you can learn from the build-a-thon, even if you didn’t participate 🎨 Creative Submissions These submissions were not only fun and functional, but novel uses of the code block focused on game-type interactions. 👑Paint by Num-Birds by ArthaLearning03 This winning submission is a fresh take on a classic pastime, helping novice bird watchers over a large hurdle in the hobby. Wizard Maze Game by KayleneWance Have you wished that pac-man was a little more magical? This submission will be right up your alley as a mix between familiar gameplay and unique graphics. CMY Mixer by ISa Color theory is one of those skills that can take a lifetime to master, but this mixer lets you practice with hexcode and percentage mixing support. 💭 Play is a great way to improve engagement and recall—what type of game could you include in your next course? 📈 Trending Content There were a few noticeable trends in submissions: those that taught, encouraged thought, or sought to help with professional development. Australian Sign Language by ShwetaArun Visual and kinesthetic learners will appreciate this lesson that not only runs you through the Australian Sign Language Alphabet, but teaches you how to sign your name. Using Time with Intention by AnnaRabasso This thoughtful lesson takes you through practical time awareness in a kind and beautiful exercise. 👑 Meet your Learner Persona - by ClaudiaNadol891 Our first place winner shines as both a code block example and professional development session. 💭 What trends are you seeing in the Instructional Design space? Which do you enjoy the most? 🥡Takeaways These submissions were thoughtfully made as templates and tools for the community so that you can start experimenting with them right away. Custom Tab Interaction by JenChang You can plug-and-play with this interaction, and use it for a wide variety of learner interactions. 👑Accessibility Checker by SheriLee A winning submission through and through, this accessibility checker can levelset your accessibility related decision making in just a few interactions. Custom Interactive Product Match by VirginieBergon If you’re looking for a variation of a matching knowledge check with learner feedback, this code block is for you. 💭Templates and checker-type tools can be incorporated into your work today. What are some other tips or tricks you’ll be able to implement? Experiment with games for learners, get inspired by trending topics, or try one of these templates in your work and let us know how it goes. You can also share any new code block examples for others to see and learn from, too. Thank you to everyone who participated in our first ever build-a-thon! 🗨️Let us know Which submission was your favorite? Were there any that surprised you? 🏅 Want to Be Featured Next? We’re always looking to highlight inspiring examples from the community, and your work could be next! Here's what we look for in a standout submission: A downloadable .story file or link to your Rise course so others can explore, adapt, and learn from your build. A clear explanation of what you built, how it works, and what makes it unique. Behind-the-scenes insight into your process, techniques, tools, or challenges you tackled. Purposeful design, whether it’s solving a problem, teaching a concept, or experimenting with a new approach. Bonus: Share your ideas for how your design is widely applicable beyond the specific example.
