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Introduction
Introduction
I’m looking into transitioning from K12 education to corporate Learning and Development upon graduating from UTRGV with the M.Ed. in Educational Technology this spring. Whenever I browse current job listings similar to the ones I will be applying for in a few months, I notice that many of them explicitly call for proficiency in the authoring tool Articulate Storyline [360] + Rise. Articulate Storyline is a slide-based design program for creating interactive courses. Since it is one of the leading e-learning authoring tools and arguably the most prominent tool in the industry I wish to enter, I decided to gain familiarity with it before beginning my job search in order to be a competitive candidate.
I pursued this self-directed learning opportunity in three parts:
First I completed the LinkedIn® Learning course Articulate Storyline Essential Training.
Then I completed the LinkedIn® Learning course Accessible E-Learning in Articulate 360.
Finally I designed a microlearning module in Articulate Storyline, testing my new skills in creating interactive features.
Articulate Storyline Essential Training Certificate of Completion
Articulate Storyline Essential Training Certificate of Completion
Issued by: LinkedIn® Learning
Articulate Storyline Essential Training
Learning Outcomes:
This course was a comprehensive introduction to authoring e-learning content with Articulate Storyline. I learned how to design content from a template or from scratch, creating slides and building interactions that are not possible on simpler apps such as PowerPoint or Canva. I can now design slides with tabs, buttons, and layers, and create activities such as 360-degree imaging, hotspots, sliders, and drag-and-drops that keep learners engaged. I also learned about the different publishing options for making a module live.
Accessible E-Learning in Articulate 360 Certificate of Completion
Accessible E-Learning in Articulate 360 Certificate of Completion
Issued by: LinkedIn® Learning
Accessible E-Learning in Articulate 360
Learning Outcomes:
Interactive e-learning content is only worth its salt if it's accessible to everyone. In this course I learned how to meet the standards for the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) up to level AAA, to build content that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. For example, I now know how to write alt text for my images and structure text that is easily navigable by screen readers. Adding closed captions, checking for high contrast between text color and background color, and toggling learner controls to allow more flexibility are also small adjustments that go a long way.
The certificates are posted on my LinkedIn profile:
Microlearning Module
Microlearning Module
The interactive, accessible microlearning module I created using Articulate Storyline is posted at the link below.
Microlearning Module: The Geographic Setting of Los Alamos County
https://360.articulate.com/review/content/5faa7fac-6a0e-4b08-8ba4-21649c5cd462/review
Please note that I am using a free trial of Articulate that will soon expire. The module link above should remain active through April 2026. I have included a screencast of myself clicking through the module in the video below, to give viewers a sense of the content I created if the link is no longer active.
Video: Self-Directed Learning Opportunity
Video: Self-Directed Learning Opportunity
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