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Hi everyone! This is my first time participating in an Articulate challenge, and I wanted to create something simple, practical, and useful for beginners at the gym. The idea behind this demo is a quick “form check”: learners watch short clips of common exercises and decide whether the technique is correct. If they can recognize proper form, great - they’re ready to train on their own. If not, the quiz recommends taking a few sessions with a coach to build a safer workout routine. Link to the quiz: https://360.articulate.com/review/content/d5fb412b-5b09-4e14-a5a4-6dda1c3fec32/review Video credits: All exercise footage comes from this YouTube video by Heather Robertson.Star Video Quiz - #530 Challenge
I did this challenge similarly to the main example. I have not used videos in this way before, but I thought it was more powerful than a standstill image in the quiz itself. I made the star symbols show both progress and accuracy by using T/F variables and setting those up with the states. Thanks for looking! https://360.articulate.com/review/content/79994263-d56f-42e6-b400-1167bec66e3d/reviewPush vs Pull E-Learning
I first shared this entry for another challenge. I am reposting it here because the format fits this week’s theme of using interactive videos for scenarios and quizzes. This project illustrates how Push and Pull methods influence learner engagement in a fictional onboarding scenario. In the Push approach, learners view a simple slide that lists the company’s core values. It presents the content in a passive way. In the Pull approach, learners watch a short video scenario and respond to branching questions that require them to apply the core values. The choices shape the path, giving the experience a more active feel. This comparison illustrates how interactive videos enable learners to connect core values to real-life situations. Link to the interactive: https://360.articulate.com/review/content/7ae3701d-f5ba-4ddd-ab68-e6686ccd66d3/reviewTransform Passive Watching into Active Learning!
We have created an interactive eLearning video with built-in quizzes that lets learners watch, decide and learn in real time, turning knowledge into action. Watch the eLearning sample now! https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/interactive-video-quizzes-for-corporate-training/Golf Course Etiquette Quiz
I like the idea of adding videos to a quiz! I used Gemini to create the videos and everything is more fun when there are Legos! I used Articulate AI for all the other images and applied the techniques from Tom Kuhlman's recent webinar "Edit AI Images Using Free Windows Tools" to remove the background from two of Articulate's AI images.Storyline 360: Adjusting Video Properties
You can customize these properties for embedded videos in Storyline 360: Its volume in relation to the overall course audio Where it appears on the slide and when it plays Whether it includes built-in player controls Whether it's compressed during publishing Its alternative text and closed captions How it's sized and arranged with other objects on the slide To access video properties, click once on the video you want to edit, then go to the Options tab on the ribbon. Working with Video Options You can use any of these options for embedded videos: Preview This option lets you play the selected video. Click the button again to stop it. Video Volume This option lets you adjust the relative volume of your video. Low lowers the volume to 50% of its original level. Medium sets the volume to 100%, meaning the original volume remains unchanged. This is the default option. High raises the volume to 150% of its original level. Mute silences the video. This option isn't supported for website videos. Edit Video This option lets you customize the video. When the built-in video editor opens, you can trim and crop to show only the parts you want, adjust the volume, brightness, and contrast to enhance quality, and add a logo or watermark for branding. This option isn't supported for website videos. Show Video This option lets you choose whether to display the video in the slide or a new browser window. Play Video Choose one of these options to decide when you want the video to start playing. This property will be grayed out if you display the video in a new browser window—see above. Automatically plays the video as soon as the slide's timeline reaches the start of the video object. To learn about the timeline, read this user guide. When clicked plays the video when learners click it. From trigger plays the video when a specific event has occurred, such as clicking a button. To learn about triggers, read this user guide. This option isn't supported for website videos. Usually, learners need to click on web videos to play them. Some browsers still allow web videos to autoplay if the autoplay feature is enabled in your embed code, but most browsers block media from autoplaying. Video Controls Enable accessible video controls and pick a dark or light theme color for them. Choose Show none to omit accessible video controls. If you're using the classic player, choose Below video from the drop-down to add a separate legacy playbar to the video, so learners can play, pause, rewind, and fast forward it. Choose None to omit the separate playbar for the video. This option isn't supported for website videos. Compression Choose Automatic from the drop-down to have Storyline 360 compress your video files when you publish. Choose None if you don’t want to compress your video files. Video quality will be higher, but the file will also be larger. This option is only supported for MP4 videos created with baseline, main, or high profiles. All other video files are compressed when published. Add Captions Edit Captions This option will change depending on whether your video already has captions. Click it to open the closed captions editor, where you can fine-tune imported captions or quickly add new ones with the help of caption placeholders already synced with your video. Import Export Delete These options let you import, export, and delete closed captions. Read this user guide for details. Arrange This option lets you arrange the video alongside other slide objects. Size These fields let you resize the video on the slide. Enter values in pixels. The aspect ratio of your video stays the same—changing one value will automatically adjust the other. Additional Right-Click Options for Working with Videos You can access several more video options by right-clicking a video placeholder: Group This option lets you group a video with other slide objects. This is useful if you want to rotate a video. Although videos can't be rotated on their own, they can be rotated when grouped with another object. Bring to Front Send to Back This option lets you arrange your video with other slide objects. Preview Video This option lets you play the selected video. Click anywhere outside the video to stop it. Edit Video This option lets you edit your video using the built-in video editor. This option isn't supported for website videos. Change Embed Code This option lets you modify the embed code. This option is only supported for website videos. Replace Video This option lets you replace the original video without losing your video properties. Choose a Video from File, browse Content Library 360 Videos, select a video from the Media Library, or Record a webcam video. Export Video This option lets you export the video from Storyline 360. It saves as an MP4 file. Show in Media Library This option lets you view the video in the media library. Set Poster Frame This option lets you assign a placeholder image to your video. Choose a Picture from File or browse Content Library 360 Photos. This is especially useful if you've configured your video to play only when learners click it. The poster frame will be visible to learners until they click it to play the video. To remove the poster frame, right-click the video again and select Remove Poster Frame. Export Frame as Picture This option allows you to export a video frame as an image from Storyline 360. It saves as a PNG file. Rename This option lets you change the default names (Video 1, Video 2, etc.) assigned to videos in Storyline 360. Another way to rename videos and other objects is to use the timeline. Size and Position This option lets you specify an exact size and position for your video. To learn about the Size and Position window, read this user guide. Accessibility This option lets you open the Size and Position window directly to the Accessibility tab, where you can add alt text and closed captions. You Might Also Want to Explore: Adding Videos Editing Videos4.6KViews1like0CommentsStoryline 360: Adding Videos
Enhance your Storyline 360 courses with videos from files and websites, and learn how to make your media accessible to all learners. To learn how to add videos from Content Library 360, read this resource. Add a Video from a File Add a Video from a Website Make Videos Accessible Add a Video from a File Note: Videos are automatically synchronized with the slide and controlled by the timeline. Here’s how to add a video from a file: First, do either of the following: In Slide View, go to the Insert tab on the ribbon, click the Video drop-down arrow, and choose Video from File. Or, drag a video file from your computer and drop it on your course slide. In Form View, go to the Home tab on the ribbon, click the Media drop-down arrow, and choose Video from File. Browse to the video you want to use and click Open. MP4 videos are supported in Storyline 360. The following file formats get converted to MP4 in Storyline 360: 3G2 3GP ASF AVI DV M1V M2V M4V MOV MPE MPEG MPG QT WMV Tips: If your video placeholder is difficult to see because it appears as a white, black, or transparent rectangle in Storyline 360, right-click it and choose Set Poster Frame. Then, browse for an image file to use as the video placeholder. If you add a video without captions, AI Assistant prompts you to generate them automatically. Click Generate Captions to create captions for your video. To generate captions automatically next time, check the box to Remember my choice for future imports. You can adjust this preference anytime from the Features tab on the Storyline Options window. Add a Video from a Website Note: Website videos play independently of the slide and aren’t controlled by the timeline. Here's how to embed videos hosted on websites such as YouTube and Vimeo. In Slide View, go to the Insert tab on the ribbon, click the Video drop-down arrow, and select Video from Website. Copy the video embed code from the hosting website and paste it into the Insert Video from Website box. Click Insert. Make Videos Accessible Video accessibility fosters inclusivity and boosts comprehension for all learners. Here are a few tips to make videos accessible: Turn off autoplay. Video content that autoplays can disrupt learning and interfere with assistive technologies. Adjust video properties to prevent autoplay and enable playback speed control. (1.4.2 Audio Control). Enable accessible video controls. Turn on the accessible video controls in Storyline 360's modern player for a more inclusive and flexible learning environment. (2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide). Use closed captions. Closed captions help all learners fully engage with and comprehend your content. You can import captions, create your own, or let AI Assistant generate them for you automatically—all right in Storyline 360. Position captions at the top or bottom of your slides and customize the foreground and background colors to maximize readability. (1.2.2 Captions [Prerecorded]). Provide synchronized video transcripts. Synchronized video transcripts can be automatically generated from closed captions. Transcripts should include descriptions of narration, sound effects, and other audiovisual elements. (1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative [Prerecorded]). Use audio descriptions where necessary. Include audio descriptions that narrate important visual details not conveyed through dialogue. This practice gives learners with visual disabilities access to all the necessary information and allows them to understand the content thoroughly. (1.2.5 Audio Description [Prerecorded]). Keep your language simple. Use plain language in your video content and descriptions. Straightforward and clear language helps your audience easily read and understand the information. Avoid distracting videos. Stick with non-flashing videos. Content that flashes, blinks, or flickers more than three times per second is distracting and can trigger seizures in learners with photosensitive epilepsy. (2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold). You Might Also Want to Explore: Adding Content Library 360 Videos Editing Videos Adjusting Video Properties6.3KViews0likes0CommentsLet's study the history of cheese
Hi everyone! This week I didn’t have much time to create something from scratch, so I decided to revisit some of my previous projects instead. And that reminded me of a quiz I made based on a video about cheese. The video is from TED Talks — their animations are absolutely stunning, and every episode feels like a real masterpiece. About Me Kate Golomshtok Website Email LinkedInStoryline 360: Adding Audio
In this user guide, we'll explore several ways to add audio to Storyline 360 courses. Choosing Default Playback and Recording Devices Importing Audio Files Recording Narration Converting Text to Speech Adding Background Audio Controlling Background Audio With Triggers Using the Background Audio Volume Variable Importing Slides from Other Content Sources Making Audio Accessible Create Sound Effects with AI Assistant Add a layer of realism to your audio content with AI-generated sound effects. Learn how to use AI Assistant to level up your course authoring game. Choosing Default Playback and Recording Devices Before you import or record narration, you'll want to choose your default playback and recording devices. Go to the Insert tab on the Storyline ribbon, click the Audio drop-down arrow, and choose Options. Select a speaker for your default playback device. Select a microphone for your default recording device and set your recording volume. Click OK to save your changes. Importing Audio Files First, do either of the following: In Slide View, go to the Insert tab on the ribbon, click the Audio drop-down arrow, and select Audio from File or Media Library. Or, simply drag an audio file from your computer and drop it on your course slide. In Form View, go to the Question tab on the ribbon, click the Audio drop-down arrow, and select Audio from File or Media Library. Browse to the audio file you want to insert and click Open. Storyline 360 supports these file formats: AAC AIF AIFF M4A MP3 OGG WAV WMA Tip: If you import an audio file without captions, AI Assistant prompts you to generate them automatically. Click Generate Captions to create captions for your audio. To generate captions automatically next time, check the box to Remember my choice for future imports. You can adjust this preference anytime from the Features tab on the Storyline Options window. Recording Narration First, do either of the following: In Slide View, go to the Insert tab on the ribbon, click the Audio drop-down arrow, and select Record Mic. In Form View, go to the Question tab on the ribbon, click the Audio drop-down arrow, and select Record Mic. The Record Microphone window opens. If you have a script you want to use, click the Narration Script button, which reveals the text from the Notes panel. (Learn more about adding slide notes.) When you're ready to begin recording, click the red Record button. When you've finished recording, click the Stop recording button. You can preview your recording using the Play/Pause and Rewind buttons. If you need to record your narration again, just click the Record button to start over. If you want to delete your narration altogether, click the Delete button. If you change your mind about recording narration and would prefer to import audio instead, click the Import audio file button. Browse to the audio file you want to insert and click Open. If you want to edit the audio you just recorded, click the Edit audio button to launch the built-in audio editor. Learn more about editing audio. Click the Save button to add the newly recorded audio to your project. (Also, be sure to save your overall project file to retain the changes you just made.) Converting Text to Speech Speed up course development by converting text to speech right in Storyline 360. For example, use the text-to-speech feature to quickly narrate a course for stakeholder review or to localize narration in different languages. You can even choose the voice and language to make sure every word sounds right. In Slide View, go to the Insert tab on the Storyline ribbon, click the Audio drop-down arrow, and choose Text-to-Speech. When the Insert Text-to-Speech window appears, select a Language from the first drop-down list. This ensures that your words are spoken with the correct pronunciations. Then choose a Voice from the second drop-down list. You can hear what a voice sounds like by clicking the Preview Voice button next to the list. Type or paste your script into the text-entry field. Or, if you want to use your slide notes as your script, just click the Copy from Slide Notes button. Tip: You can convert up to 10,000 characters at a time. If your script is longer than that, break it into smaller chunks and generate more than one text-to-speech audio clip. Then place the audio clips back to back on the timeline so they play in sequential order. If you'd like to add closed captions to your text-to-speech narration, mark the Generate Closed Captions box in the upper right corner. Learn more about text-to-speech closed captions. Click Insert to complete the process. Storyline 360 will convert your text to narration, and it'll appear as an audio clip on the slide's timeline. The conversion process is fast, but lengthy scripts will take longer to convert. Learn more about working with text-to-speech narration. Adding Background Audio Set the right tone for your course with a background playlist that keeps learners engaged. Learners can toggle background audio on and off as they prefer. Here's how to add background audio to your course. Go to the Insert tab on the Storyline ribbon and click the Audio drop-down arrow. Then hover over Background Audio and choose Create Playlist. When the Background Playlist window appears, click the plus sign drop-down arrow, and select Audio from File or Media Library to upload your audio. Learn more about background audio. Controlling Background Audio With Triggers As of November 2023, you can control the background audio for each slide using triggers to play, pause, or stop the playlist. For example, you might want the audio to play when learners click a button. Here's how to create a background audio trigger. After you've added background audio, click the Create a new trigger icon in the Triggers panel, or go to the Insert tab on the ribbon and click Trigger. Select a media action (play, pause, or stop), then fill in the related parameters, such as the playlist and object. Choose when you want the action to happen. Optional: You can add conditions to your trigger so it only occurs in certain circumstances. Note: If you pause or stop the background audio and then jump to another slide, the background audio won't play on that slide. If you want the background audio to play on another slide, create a trigger that plays the background audio when that specific slide's timeline starts. Using the Background Audio Volume Variable As of November 2023, you can customize the background audio experience even further. Fine-tune the volume with this built-in percentage-based variable: Player.BackgroundAudioVolume : The volume of the background playlist in percentage Using the background audio volume variable is easy—it works like any other variable in Storyline 360. Learn more about working with variables. Importing Slides from Other Content Sources When you import slides into Storyline from Microsoft PowerPoint, Quizmaker, or other Storyline projects, audio resources from the external content are also imported and available for editing. You can also import Engage interactions, but their audio resources can't be edited in Storyline 360. Making Audio Accessible Audio accessibility helps make learning inclusive and understandable for everyone—especially for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, have cognitive disabilities, or don’t speak the course language fluently. The following tips can boost your audio accessibility: Enable playback speed control. Let learners explore content at their own pace with an adjustable playback speed. They should be able to slow down or speed up audio as needed. (1.4.2 Audio Control). Use closed captions. More learners can fully engage with and comprehend audio content when you provide closed captions. And in Storyline 360, you have options! You can import captions, create your own, or let AI Assistant generate them for you automatically. Position captions at the top or bottom of your slides and customize the foreground and background colors to maximize readability. (1.2.2 Captions [Prerecorded]). Provide text transcripts for audio content. Include spoken dialogue, speaker identification, and meaningful non-speech sounds so all learners can fully access and understand the audio. To display transcripts, you can use text boxes, layers, markers, or slide notes (1.2.1 Audio-only [Prerecorded]). Keep your language simple. Use plain language in your audio content and descriptions. Straightforward and clear language helps your audience easily read and understand the information. Reduce distractions. Enable the background audio toggle to give learners the option to mute any background tracks. This helps learners stay focused and lets assistive technologies navigate content more effectively. The “Lower background audio volume when slide audio plays” setting is enabled by default to support accessibility. (1.4.2 Audio Control) You Might Also Want to Explore: Editing Audio Using the Audio Tools6.6KViews0likes0Comments