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. (As a note, with ElevenLabs, sometimes you can even hear breaths). 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) 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. 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. 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, AustraliaSpell Check in Rise
Hello - please add a spelling and grammar check in Rise. Some companies like mine have security lock downs so we are unable to use browser plug ins for this purpose. Specifically, it's extremely easy to bump your keyboard and cause an error that you might not catch (because there are no squiggles.) Please add this feature.Enable Content Creaters to mute or change notification frequency FOR the Reviewers of their course
I've seen this suggesting going back 7 or so years, and it seems like reviewers are being innundated with emails when their comments on a course are interacted with. Currently, Rise requires the reviewers to make an account, go into their settings, and either mute or change the frequency themselves. I have recieved numerous complaints of people not wanting to go in and make an account and figure it out themselevs, so I would love an option as a creator to be able to change the notifications settings for my reviewers on a course to only send out a daily emails. They don't need to have 8 different emails when it could be 1 at the end of the day. Of course, default settings would be email for every notification, but allowing us to have more control and not be blamed for 7,000 email notifications would be great! Seems like this has been an ongoing issue for years and i'd like to see it resolved. Reviewers seems to want this as well.Learner Voice Recording
It would be extremely valuable to have a native Learner Voice Recording block in Articulate Rise 360 that allows learners to record spoken responses directly within a lesson — without leaving the course environment. This would be particularly useful for language learning, interview preparation, public speaking practice, and soft skills training. Ideally the block would allow learners to record audio, play it back, and optionally download it as an MP3. Integration with AI-powered speech analysis (pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and content feedback) would make this an industry-leading feature. Articulate already has microphone access infrastructure in place for course narration recording — extending this capability to learners within published courses would be a natural and highly impactful next step. Many instructional designers are currently unable to deliver speaking practice activities within Rise due to browser restrictions on microphone access inside iframes, forcing learners to leave the course environment to use third-party tools. A native solution would keep learners fully immersed in the learning experience and open up entirely new use cases for Rise 360 in corporate training, higher education, and language learning.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!Export Recordings/Videos as GIFs in Replay
We use GIFs a lot to show navigation and functionality for different products. It would significantly improve the workflow if Replay could export recordings directly into a GIF format. Using other third-party software to convert the MP4 files is time consuming - especially when a lot of GIFs need to be created/updated. This feature could be as simplistic as an "Export GIF" button which prompts the user to crop the video, select a save destination, and then proceed with the export.Themes - ability to have a language setting for British English
Introduce an option within the Themes settings to allow users to select British English as the preferred language variant. This ensures consistency in spelling, grammar, and terminology across all interface elements and content. Why it matters: British English is the most widely used form of English globally, making it a practical and inclusive choice. UK-based users expect British English for clarity and compliance with local standards. Reduces confusion caused by American English spellings (e.g., “utilize” vs “utilise”) and terminology differences. Enhances user experience by aligning language with regional expectations. Implementation approach: Add a Language Variant dropdown under Themes → Language Settings. Apply changes to UI text, AI, system messages, and templates. Thank you.Rise 360 Accessibility - Repeated Text on Flip-cards
Hi, So we had recently sent a Rise 360 course to a client, and coming back with accessibility issues, they had flagged that the Flip-card component was repeating the text on the backside of the card (It was set up with an image on front, text on back). Upon investigation, we found that the Select to Flip button was reading the text out as part of the aria-label of the button - in the 'aria-labelledby', it is calling the description as part of the label. After reading the label for the button, it is then reading out the text on the card. If you just select the button by itself, it reads through the label then the text, which is shown to repeat. The only built-in option to 'remove' the button is currently just hiding it until hovered, which is still present completely for screen readers. We wanted to flag this as this is undesirable to the client and users.Storyline Objects in Custom Blocks
Hi Articulate: The new custom blocks are great. I really appreciate what we can do with them. I also really appreciate the interactive elements of using Storyline. Would it be possible to include Storyline Objects in a Custom Block? This would be a game changer if possible. Would you please investigate the possibility of this? Thanks and regards Alexander Young Toronto
