One of the many tools in the instructional designer toolkit is a good content creation program. For the last four years, I have been utilizing the Articulate suite of tools. Initially, I was made aware of all the different products, but I favored the ease and flexibility of Storyline (see previous article).
Due to some travel mishaps, I spent about two months away from my main computer (with Articulate Storyline installed). I needed to create an annual HIPAA training course. I had the content, but I did not have a tool to use. Enter Rise. I started utilizing this tool and was able to develop out an awesome course within about 15 hours. Additionally, I was asked to put together a training program for medical staff working at hospitals and clinics. I utilized Rise to ease my instructional designing and put together a stellar looking course within 6 hours.
Start with a template. Articulate Rise has a set of templates available that can supercharge your initial creation. I used the HIPAA training template which saved me about six hours and gave me a good outline to start with. These templates just have what your would expect from templates: Headings and subheadings, placeholders for examples and check-in assessments, and a placeholder for a final assessment.
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