LTEC5211 Mid Semester Assignment

LTEC5211 Mid Semester Assignment Option B: Students will write a 250-word Blog explaining at least four different techniques they have learned about in Storyline and how they can be used to design an e-learning course. (30 pts)

Hello again and Welcome back to my Blog!

In this article, I will discuss four key techniques that I learned in LTEC5211 in Articulate Storyline and how they can be used to enhance e-learning design.

States (e.g., Visited, Hover, Selected): States allow objects to change appearance based on user interaction.

My favorite State is the visited state because it provides a simple way to track learner interaction and navigational properties. I like the fact that it changes the appearance of an object after it’s been clicked or activated. Secondly, it informs the student that they have already explored the object or completed the action.

I would use it in an interactive lesson plan that involves an image sequence selection exercise and quiz. I can see where this would be great for repetitive assembly or disassembly exercises. To validate the sequence, I will create the slides to direct its pathway for the conditions to check if the sequence matches the correct order. Thus, provide feedback based on whether the learner clicked the images in the right order.

Triggers: Triggers control interactivity, such as showing layers or changing states when a user clicks a button. Combined with conditions (e.g., “if all buttons are visited”), they enable adaptive pathways, allowing learners to explore content at their own pace while ensuring mastery.

I would apply Object Triggers to respond to interactions with objects on the slide, such as clicking, hovering, or dragging. For example, by clicking on an image it would reveal more details or initiate a quiz.

I would apply Layer Triggers within a slide to create pop-ups, feedback messages, or additional learning content.

Characters: Integrating illustrated or photographic characters adds a human touch. Characters can narrate scenarios, ask reflective questions, or simulate real-world challenges, increasing emotional engagement and contextual relevance.

When designing an e-learning course there are choices between 2D cartoon characters and photographic characters. Choosing which to use would depend on who and what the instructional design is for. For example, I would base things on the learning objective, audience, and the expected tone for the course. Both styles offer unique advantages in terms of engagement and instructional effectiveness. I think that the 2D characters can be utilized to express key teaching moments, changing expressions, physical poses, and gestures. Whereas photographic characters provide a sense of authenticity and relatability.

Entrance and Exit Animations: These animations guide attention and create a polished flow. Entrance effects can introduce key concepts with emphasis, while exit animations help transition smoothly between scenes, reducing cognitive overload and enhancing clarity.

What I like most about Entrance Animations are the various transitional ways like to Fade in or Fly in to signal and build anticipation,. Whereas Exit Animations like Fade out or Fly Out, can be just as impressive to indicate the student’s completion or transitional moment to the next question or thought process.

Animations can be used to set a tone of professionalism and prime the learner for what’s to come and also keep them focused one step at a time.

As you can see, Articulate 360 Storyline has many great options for Instructional Designers to choose from when creating fun and exciting new e-learning courses.

Thanks, and I’ll discuss more technologies soon!