Articulate Rise - Creating your first microlearning course in less than 20 minutes

Summary

This video tutorial guides users through creating their first microlearning course in Articulate Rise, part of the Articulate 360 suite. It demonstrates how to start with a blank course, add and edit text, video, and knowledge check blocks, customize themes, and adjust navigation and design elements. The instructor shows efficient ways to upload videos, format content, and configure quizzes for interactive learning. Finally, the video covers previewing courses across devices, sharing for review, and publishing to a learning management system. The tutorial emphasizes simplicity and accessibility, providing practical tips to quickly produce engaging, responsive e-learning content.

Takeaways

• 😀 Articulate Rise is an online tool for creating responsive, accessible, and interactive e-learning content, ideal for quick microlearning modules.
• 😀 Unlike Articulate Storyline, Rise is browser-based and doesn't require a PC, making it easier to work on a Mac or other devices.
• 😀 Rise offers pre-built templates for creating courses, or users can start from a blank slate to fully customize content.
• 😀 The course creation process in Rise is block-based, meaning content is added in 'blocks' (e.g., text, video, quizzes), which can be rearranged and edited easily.
• 😀 It's important to set the course theme first before adding content to prevent styles from being overwritten.
• 😀 Rise allows for a mix of multimedia (video, text, images) and knowledge checks (quizzes) to create engaging, interactive learning experiences.
• 😀 When adding video, ensure to upload the file through the multimedia block, and captions can be added for better accessibility.
• 😀 A quiz or knowledge check can be inserted to assess learner understanding, with options for multiple-choice or multiple-response questions.
• 😀 Rise offers customization options such as changing background colors, fonts, and padding to enhance the design of each content block.
• 😀 Once the course is created, it can be previewed on different devices to ensure responsiveness, and then published directly to an LMS or as a web link.
• 😀 Review and feedback can be obtained by publishing the course to Review 360, allowing users to provide comments before final publication.

Q & A

What is Articulate Rise and how does it differ from Articulate Storyline?

Articulate Rise is an online tool part of the Articulate 360 suite designed for creating responsive, accessible, and interactive e-learning content. Unlike Articulate Storyline, which is a desktop app, Rise is web-based and focuses on simpler, quicker course creation with fewer advanced features, but still allows customization and ease of publishing.

What is microlearning, and why is it useful in this context?

Microlearning refers to creating small, focused learning experiences, often taking just a few minutes. It's ideal for users who need quick refreshers or specific, bite-sized knowledge. In the context of this tutorial, microlearning is used to demonstrate how to create a quick, simple course using Articulate Rise.

How do you start creating a course in Articulate Rise?

To start, log into the dashboard, click on 'Create New', and choose between a full course or a microlearning piece. Then, you can select either a pre-built template or start from a blank course to customize it as needed.

What are the available navigation styles in Articulate Rise?

Articulate Rise offers two navigation styles: dots (one page at a time) and scrolling/continuous navigation, which feels more like a traditional web page. The user can select their preferred navigation style based on the course’s design.

What are the steps for adding content to a microlearning course in Articulate Rise?

First, you add blocks for different types of content, such as text, video, and quizzes. Then, customize the content within each block, format the layout, and use various design options to adjust spacing, colors, and images.

Can you customize the themes and layout in Articulate Rise?

Yes, Articulate Rise allows customization of the course theme, navigation style, and layout. You can select different fonts, colors, background images, and even upload your branding to personalize the course.

How can you add a video to your course in Articulate Rise?

To add a video, go to the multimedia block, select the video option, and upload your video file. You can also manage captions for accessibility and adjust the video width or other settings for design preferences.

What is the purpose of a knowledge check in Articulate Rise?

A knowledge check is used to assess whether the learner has understood the content. It typically consists of quiz questions such as multiple-choice or multiple-response, which can be customized to provide feedback based on the learner's responses.

What does the 'Preview' function do in Articulate Rise?

The 'Preview' function allows you to see how your course will look and function on various devices, such as desktops, tablets, and mobiles, before publishing. It’s crucial for ensuring that the course is responsive and visually appealing across platforms.

What options do you have for publishing a course created in Articulate Rise?

Once the course is ready, you can publish it to a Learning Management System (LMS), a website, or a PDF. Alternatively, it can be published on Articulate 360 for review or shared with others for feedback.