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Top Five Basic Articulate Storyline Tools

A potent eLearning creation tool that has grown in popularity recently is Articulate Storyline. Storyline enables developers to quickly and easily create engaging and interactive eLearning classes thanks to its user-friendly interface and large collection of tools and features. We will examine the top five Articulate Storyline tools in this piece to see why so many eLearning professionals favor it as their preferred option.

Triggers

Triggers are one of the most essential tools in Articulate Storyline. They allow you to define the actions that will occur when a user interacts with an object or completes a specific task. With triggers, you can create sophisticated eLearning scenarios that respond dynamically to user input. For example, you can set triggers to display feedback when a user answers a quiz question correctly or incorrectly.

 

States

States are another key tool in Articulate Storyline. They allow you to define the different visual states that an object can have based on user interaction. For example, you can create a button that changes color when the user hovers over it or a character that changes expression when the user clicks on it. States provide a simple way to add interactivity to your eLearning courses and make them more engaging.

 

Layers

Layers allow you to create interactive content that appears on top of your base slide. With layers, you can provide additional information or context to your learners without disrupting the flow of the course. For example, you can create a layer that displays a video tutorial when the user clicks on a button or a pop-up window that provides additional information about a specific topic. Layers are a powerful tool for creating engaging and interactive eLearning courses. Check out this creative use of layers in one of our most advanced courses.

 

Variables

Variables are a tool in Articulate Storyline that allows you to store and manipulate data. With variables, you can create eLearning scenarios that respond dynamically to user input. For example, you can create a variable that tracks score correctly or a variable that controls the visibility of a specific object. Variables provide a flexible way to create interactive eLearning scenarios that can adapt to the needs of your learners.

 

360 Panorama Images

While not technically a tool within Articulate Storyline, and more of a feature, the 360 panorama in Articulate Storyline can be a powerful way to create engaging and immersive learning experiences. With a little planning and attention to detail, you can create panoramas that are both informative and fun to explore. It takes the learning experience to a new level in terms of interactivity and exploration. At Epistum, we have been successfully using this feature in many courses. Just be mindful of when and where to use it. There is, after all, too much of a good thing if you over do it.

 

Conclusion

A robust eLearning authoring tool, Articulate Storyline provides a variety of tools and features to build interactive and engaging eLearning classes. Triggers, states, layers, variables, and Epistum eLearning are the top five tools we’ve looked at in this article, but they’re only the beginning of the tools you can use to make engaging and successful eLearning classes. You can develop eLearning classes that are customized to the requirements of your learners and provide a potent learning experience by utilizing these tools and features.

If you’re looking to create engaging and interactive eLearning courses, Articulate Storyline and Epistum can help you achieve your goals. Contact us today to learn more about how their tools can help you create effective eLearning courses that engage your learners and deliver results.

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