Articulate Storyline Essentials Course

This workshop is designed for those at beginner to intermediate level of articulate storyline. You should be a reasonably competent Microsoft PowerPoint user to get the most from it, as Storyline uses a similar drawing and editing user interface. A functioning licence for Articulate Storyline will be required to use the software to complete exercises during and between the live sessions. Students can access a free trial of the software for the course, there is no requirement to purchase the tool.

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Event Details

This course is delivered over two mandatory workshops, scheduled on the following dates. Attendance at both sessions is required for certification.

Workshop One - 13th March 25

2pm - 5pm GMT10am - 1pm EST

WORKSHOP ONE

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Workshop Two - 19th March 25

2pm - 5pm GMT10am - 1pm EST

WORKSHOP TWO

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Q&A SESSION

Q&A Session - 25th March 25

3pm - 4pm GMT11am - 12pm EST

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Course Outline

Along with a certificate from the Digital Learning Institute, this course qualifies for ATD CPD learning points and supports professional development for CPTD and APTD certification.

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This session introduces the essentials of Instructional Design in Articulate Storyline, guiding participants through creating their first interactive project.

What you'll learn:

Learning Design or Page Turning?
Introduction to basic Instructional Design (ID) principles. Use of the Absorb, Do, Connect (ADC) approach and the role of a storyboard.
Introducing Storyline
An overview of the key features of Storyline and the Storyline workflow. Exploring the ‘Story View’ and ‘Slide View’.
Your First Storyline Project (Practice Project)
Creating a new project and setting the story size. Previewing and viewing in different screen sizes.
Editing the Storyline Player
Editing the Storyline player. Managing the player functions.
Working with the Timeline
Controlling the slide timing and working with animations.
Working with Characters and the Content Library
Working with Storyline characters and using the Content Library.
Working with Markers
Using markers to build simple click to reveal interactions.
Working with Slide Layers and Triggers
Working with slide layers and triggers to build more complex click to reveal interactions.
Working with Questions and Quizzes
Inserting question slides. Using different types of feedback. Using quizzes for learning challenges. Using a results slide.
Publishing and Using Articulate Review
Publishing for client review.

This session delves into advanced interactions, multimedia, and accessibility best practices.

What you'll learn:

Working with Audio and Video
Audio recording and using narration. Playing audio using triggers. Using video in your Storyline course.
Buttons and States
Using buttons and understanding states. Working with object states.
Working with Trigger Conditions
Using conditions to control trigger behaviours.
More advanced interactions (pick, hotspot, drag and drop)
Building more complex interactions and using ‘Convert to Freeform’.
Working with Screen Recordings (Intro Only)
Recording your screen and using software walkthroughs in your Storyline course.
Introducing Variables
Basic introduction to the use of variables in Articulate Storyline. Use of text, true/false and numeric variables.
Designing a Custom Player and Accessibility Features
Using the standard player versus in-slide navigation and menus. Making your course accessible.
Working with Slide Layers and Triggers
Working with slide layers and triggers to build more complex click to reveal interactions.
Master Slides and Templates
Using master slides and developing a template or exemplar.
Inspiration, Resources and Help
Where to learn more and get additional help.

Tutor: John Curran

The Digital Learning Institute (DLI) is the global standard for education and certification in digital learning and instructional design. Our mission is to shape the future of education by making high-quality digital learning accessible anytime, anywhere.

John Curran is a tutor with the DLI specialising in Instructional Design and Learning Technology.

John has been involved in the design and development of online learning solutions for over 20 years. He was head of learning design at Sponge UK and has worked with leading companies across the e-learning industry. He was a Director and Chair of the eLearning Network, LN, and is a Chair of Judges for the annual Learning Technology Awards. He speaks regularly at industry conferences.