Put Learners to the Test With These Quizzing Examples
When designing an e-learning course, it’s important to not just teach information to learners but also to test their understanding with knowledge checks and quizzes. Rather than a standard exam, get creative with the features in Rise 360 and Storyline 360 to design quizzes that engage learners and get them thinking deeply about the course content. To give you a jump start on your next quiz—or just to see what’s possible—we’ve gathered some inspiring examples created by the E-Learning Heroes community. Read on to see their unique approaches to testing learners! Storyline 360: Pre-Test Template Guide learners to specific course content based on how they perform with this customizable project by Nicole Legault. Rise 360: Phishing 101—What You Need to Know Check out this information security course by Trina Rimmer to see how you can incorporate knowledge checks, sorting activities, and an embedded quiz from the web. Storyline 360: Flashback Quiz Go back in time with this themed quiz by Sarah Hodge to see how you can use a simple click and reveal to test learners’ knowledge. Rise 360: 1912 Anatomy Quiz See how to transform a hundred-year-old exam into a fresh drag-and-drop experience like Rema Merrick does in this modernized quiz. Storyline: Course Template with Pre-Check and Final Evaluation Give learners the option to take the course or test out of it with this customizable template by Allison LaMotte. Rise 360: A Quiz to Build Buy-in for More Learning This employee engagement course by Trina Rimmer guides learners to additional content that fits their needs based on their quiz scores. Storyline: Unconscious Bias Quiz Get inspired by Steve Andrews’s game-like quiz that uses a playful approach to testing learners’ knowledge. Rise 360: Workplace Safety 101 Ensure learners complete all required content—including the final quiz—like Nicole Legault does in this injury prevention course. Storyline: Gamified Quiz Template With Timer Insert a healthy dose of competition by having learners race against the clock with this colorful template by Sarah Hodge. Rise 360: Food Allergy Awareness Before diving into course content, why not start with a pre-test to see what learners already know, like Allison LaMotte does in this attention-grabbing course. Wrap-Up Hopefully, these community-created examples inspire you to put your own quizzing skills to the test! With so many creative ideas, the possibilities for evaluating learners’ knowledge are truly endless. And if you’re looking for even more inspiring projects, check out our weekly challenges, downloads, and examples—you’ll be sure to find fresh ideas and resources you can incorporate into your next course. What are your favorite ways to test learners’ knowledge? Share your thoughts in a comment below. For more information on creating quizzes, take a look at these articles: How to Quiz Your Learners at the Right Time How to Write Good E-Learning Quiz Questions How to Match Question Types with the Skills You’re Testing Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest e-learning inspiration and insights directly in your inbox. You can also find us on LinkedIn and X (Formerly Twitter).164Views1like0CommentsTake Your Drag-and-Drop to the Next Level with This Hidden Gem
One of my favorite features in Storyline is freeform questions. I love that you can take a static slide and turn it into a fun and engaging interaction in just a few minutes. And it never gets old because each question is completely unique! But my favorite freeform interaction of all is, without a doubt, the drag-and-drop, because of its versatility. Some people think drag-and-drops are only good for one thing: matching questions. But that’s only the beginning! With a little imagination, you can make meaningful and engaging interactions that simulate things your learners need to do in real life. Here are some great examples of creative uses for drag-and-drops: Build something Plan a healthy meal Practice setting the table Plant seeds Mix chemicals in the correct order Get to know the members of a team Learn about the human body Give your learners the opportunity to interview people As you can see, there are so many possibilities! If you’re a Storyline user, you’ve probably made a drag-and-drop interaction or two. But there’s one drag-and-drop feature that you may not know about: Drag-and-Drop States. Let’s take a closer look at what they are and why you should start using them. What Are Drag-and-Drop States? Drag-and-drop states are prebuilt object states that are specifically made for drag-and-drop interactions. They allow you to change the appearance of an object when it’s dragged over or dropped on a drop target. There are three default drag-and-drop states. Drag Over: Changes the appearance of an object when you drag it over the drop target, even if you haven’t released the object yet. Drop Correct: Changes the appearance of an object when it’s dropped on the correct drop target. Drop Incorrect: Changes the appearance of an object when it’s dropped on an incorrect drop target. Why You Should Use Drag-and-Drop States Drag-and-drop states allow you to give visual feedback to your learners based on their actions. If you’re creating an ungraded learning activity, you can make the states appear immediately so learners can try again if they get it wrong the first time. And if you’re building a graded assessment, you can make the states appear after the learner submits their answers. To adjust the timing of Drop Correct and Drop Incorrect states, simply uncheck the last box in the drag-and-drop options window: In addition to giving learners a visual cue that their answer is correct or incorrect, drag-and-drop states can make the interaction seem more realistic by mimicking the real-life consequences of their action. In real life, if you’re building an engine and you don’t put one of the screws in the right spot, the result could be an oil leak. In a drag-and-drop interaction on building an engine, you could add an illustration of an oil puddle to the Drop Incorrect state of that screw to show learners they’ve made a mistake. Another benefit of using drag-and-drop states is that they can add an element of surprise that catches your learners’ attention, making them more engaged in your course. They can also make the visual design of your course more appealing and professional-looking. Still not getting what all the fuss is about? Let’s take a look at an example before and after I added drag-and-drop states. Before In this example I don’t have any drag-and-drop states. The learner can still infer that their answer is incorrect because the Post-it goes back to its original position, but when it’s correctly placed they don’t have any confirmation that their answer is correct. As the learner progresses through the interaction, the trash can quickly becomes hard to see with all the Post-its covering it up. Not ideal. After In this version, I’ve added Drop Correct states on all of the Post-its. When the learner correctly places the Post-its on the bulletin board, a pin appears. And when they put the correct Post-its in the trash, they’re crumpled up. This visual cue confirms to the learner that they’ve placed these objects onto the correct drop targets. Not to mention that it keeps the slide looking tidy, and the trash can clearly visible. For this example I didn’t create a Drop Incorrect state, but I certainly could have! As always, it’s up to you, as the course designer, to decide how best to use these features. Obviously, there are many other ways to use drag-and-drop states, this is just one example. Like this example? You’re in luck! You can download the template here for free. Start Using Drag-and-Drop States Ready to try using drag-and-drop states but not sure where to start? Here are some great resources to help you get the hang of it! Definition of Built-In States Adding and Editing States Understanding States, Layers, and Triggers Want to try something you learned here, but don’t have Storyline? Download a free trial ofArticulate 360, which includes Storyline 360—the latest version of Storyline with continuously updated new features. And come back to E-Learning Heroes regularly for more helpful advice on everything related to e-learning. If you have any questions, please share them in the comments.23Views1like0Comments