Objective
To create a scenario-based microlearning module that helps learners understand how to effectively manage SME feedback without compromising instructional quality or project goals.
Custom eLearning Leave-Behind Using Storyline 360
In today’s competitive instructional design landscape, showcasing your skills effectively is just as important as building them. Recruiters and hiring managers are no longer satisfied with static portfolios—they want to see real-world problem-solving, decision-making, and learning design in action..
We designed a high-impact, interactive leave-behind using Articulate Storyline 360, focused on a real-world challenge every instructional designer faces:
Managing SME Feedback During Course Development
This sample template is not just a demo—it’s a practical representation of decision-making, stakeholder communication, and scenario-based learning design.
Project Overview
Built with Articulate Storyline 360
We used Articulate Storyline 360 to bring this experience to life with advanced interactivity and control:
• Branching scenarios with triggers
• Variables for tracking decisions
• Interactive layers for feedback
• Responsive player for multi-device access
These capabilities allowed us to create a realistic, immersive learning experience that mirrors workplace challenges.
Learning Experience Design
In this module, the learner steps into the role of an Instructional Designer working with a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Key Challenge Presented.
The learner must decide how to respond while balancing:
• Learning objectives
• Content accuracy
• Project timelines
Decision-Driven Interactions
The core of the module is decision-based interaction.
Learners Make Choices Like:
1. Accept SME feedback without question
2. Push back using instructional reasoning
3. Collaborate and refine the content
Each decision leads to:
1. Different learning paths
2. Immediate feedback
3. Realistic consequences
Summary
This project highlights how a custom eLearning leave-behind built with Articulate Storyline 360 can effectively demonstrate real-world instructional design capabilities.
By combining:
1. Scenario-based learning
2. Decision-driven interactions
3. Practical workplace challenges
…it transforms a simple demo into a powerful proof of skill and expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Why use Articulate Storyline 360 for leave-behinds?
Articulate Storyline 360 is ideal because it enables:
- Branching scenarios
- Decision-based interactions
- Variables to track learner choices
- Interactive feedback layers
- Mobile-friendly responsive player
These features help create realistic and engaging learning experiences.
2. What makes a good eLearning leave-behind?
A high-quality leave-behind should include:
- A clear real-world scenario
- Decision-making opportunities
- Immediate feedback
- Clean visual design
- Strong instructional logic
Most importantly, it should show how you think as a designer.
3. Do I need advanced tools to create a leave-behind?
While tools like Storyline 360 are powerful, you can also start with:
- Rise 360
- PowerPoint (converted to eLearning)
- Other rapid authoring tools
However, advanced tools allow for more interactivity and realism.
