Loop Animations in Articulate Storyline 360 with GSAP

There is not really a good way to loop animations in Articulate Storyline 360. Especially single objects.

Jeff Batt

12 Dec, 2023

How to Backup & Version Your eLearning Course

Articulate Storyline 360 has a nice and easy way to review your course and back up your project files.

Jeff Batt

11 Dec, 2023

Detect Time in Articulate Storyline 360 Using JavaScript

In this video, I show you how to use JavaScript snippets inside Articulate Storyline 360.

Jeff Batt

29 Nov, 2023

Send Learning Via Both xAPI and SCORM In Storyline

Want to take advantage of xAPI but don't have an LMS supporting xAPI? No worries, even if your LMS is stuck in the Stone Age.

Jeff Batt

14 Nov, 2023

eLearning Animations Crash Course

I provide a comprehensive tutorial on the fundamental concepts of animations as they relate to instructional design and eLearning development.

Jeff Batt

31 Oct, 2023

Customize the Camtasia Cursor Path

Let's say you created your screencast. You recorded your screen but realized you were moving your mouse too much or to the wrong location.

Jeff Batt

21 Oct, 2023

How to Create a Quiz Timer in Storyline 360

Storyline can time quizzes, which means you can set how long someone has to take the quiz from start to finish. You may only sometimes want this, but it could help add some gamification to the quiz.

Jeff Batt

17 Oct, 2023

Use Generative AI to Expand Photos Easily in Photoshop

With the new generative AI features in Photoshop version 25, you can expand an image beyond its original crop.

Jeff Batt

10 Oct, 2023

View Feedback Inside Articulate Storyline

Storyline 360 recently released a new feature allowing you to see Review 360 feedback right within Storyline.

Jeff Batt

12 Sept, 2023

Creating a ChatBot with ChatGPT and Zapier

Looking for a way to help learners find content quickly and easily? Consider Zapier's Chatbot, powered by ChatGPT.

Jeff Batt

5 Sept 2023

xAPI Accelerator Training at DevLearn [2023]

Are you new to xAPI and looking for a way to hit the ground running? Want to hit the ground running with xAPI? I have the event for you.

Jeff Batt

22 Aug 2023

What is an API?

What is an API? API stands for Application Programming Interface. It allows you to connect one app to another.

Jeff Batt

15 Aug 2023

Creating Branching Video in Storyline 360

Remember those "choose your own adventure" books? You can do that same thing with video in Articulate Storyline 360.

Jeff Batt

8 Aug 2023

How to Create Camtasia 2023 Themes

Create a consistent and professional brand identity for your screen recording videos using Camtasia 2023 themes.

Jeff Batt

25 July 2023

Demystifying Variables in Storyline 360

New to Articulate Storyline 360? Struggling to master variables within your eLearning authoring tool?

Jeff Batt

18 July 2023

Discover the Mind-Blowing Capabilities of Adobe Firefly

Adobe Firefly is a game changer when it comes to image creation.

Jeff Batt

11 July 2023

Exploring Generative AI in Adobe Photoshop

This video will explore the exciting world of Generative AI in Adobe Photoshop.

Jeff Batt

28 June 2023

Demystifying Conditions in Storyline 360

In this tutorial, we will dive deep into the concept of conditions in programming and demonstrate how you can effectively.

Jeff Batt

20 June 2023

Mastering State Changes in Articulate Storyline 360

State changes are a crucial aspect of creating engaging and interactive e-learning projects.

Jeff Batt

13 June 2023

Mastering Triggers & Events in Articulate Storyline

We dive deep into Articulate Storyline Triggers and Events, showing how these powerful features.

Jeff Batt

6 June 2023

Get Studio Quality Audio From Any Microphone!

This tutorial reveals a secret Adobe tool to help you transform your audio in minutes.

Jeff Batt

31 May, 2023

Creating Dynamic Backgrounds in Camtasia 2023

Whether you're an educator, trainer, or content creator, this game-changing addition will revolutionize your video production process like never before.

Jeff Batt

24 May, 2023

xAPI Data Unleashed: Unlocking Real-Time Insights

While at Learning Solutions Conference 2023, I shared an example of how xAPI could track learning data and pull data into dashboards that update in real-time.

Jeff Batt

16 May, 2023

Use LottieFiles to Enhance Your Training Content

Welcome to my latest tutorial video where I'll be showing you how to use LottieFiles to find and download.

Jeff Batt

8 May, 2023

Create Animated GIFs in PowerPoint

Learn how to create animated GIFs for your e-learning courses with PowerPoint in this tutorial video.

Jeff Batt

2 May, 2023

Motion Paths Now in Camtasia 2023

As an instructional designer, you're always looking for ways to engage your learners and bring your content to life.

Jeff Batt

25 April, 2023

Review of Learning.dev's xAPI-based LMS

Hey, if you're an instructional designer or a learning developer, you might be looking for a lightweight LMS.

Jeff Batt

18 April, 2023

Articulate Rise 360's Microlearning Feature

Explore the new Microlearning feature in Articulate Rise 360 and how instructional designers and eLearning developers can use it.

Jeff Batt

28 Mar, 2023

Perform Complex Math in Storyline with JavaScript

Take your Articulate Storyline 360 proficiency to the next level with this comprehensive tutorial on using JavaScript in Storyline for advanced development.

Jeff Batt

21 Mar, 2023

How to Share eLearning Courses Outside an LMS

Welcome to this tutorial on uploading a published Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate course to the web.

Jeff Batt

14 Mar, 2023

Working with 2D Images in Augmented Reality

If you're looking to create immersive augmented reality experiences using 2D images, Adobe Aero is a great tool to work with.

Jeff Batt

7 Mar, 2023

Present as Dialog Feature in Storyline 360 Layers

Articulate Storyline 360 is a powerful authoring tool for creating interactive e-learning courses.

Jeff Batt

21 Feb, 2023

Leveraging Storyline 360 Master Slides

Articulate Storyline 360 slide masters are powerful but take time to wrap your head around.

Jeff Batt

14 Feb, 2023

Responsive Greensock Animations in Storyline

Articulate Storyline 360 is not responsive, BUT it does scale down and up depending on the screen size of your learner's device.

Jeff Batt

7 Feb, 2023

Marking Up Scripts for Audio Narration Voice Over

Learn some of my tips/tricks for marking up scripts for narration.

Jeff Batt

31 Jan, 2023

Creating Interactive Video in Articulate Storyline

In this Articulate Storyline 360 tutorial, Jeff will walk you through various ways to make your video interactive.

Jeff Batt

24 Jan, 2023

Creating a Timer in Storyline with JavaScript

Here is a quick and easy JavaScript snippet that you can put inside Articulate Storyline 360 to create a timer.

Jeff Batt

17 Jan, 2023

Countdown in Storyline Using JavaScript Snippet

Learn how to create a countdown independent of the Articulate Storyline 360 timeline with just a simple code snippet..

Jeff Batt

10 Jan, 2023

Using GreenSock for Enhanced Animations

GreenSock animations are part of Articulate Storyline 360 all you need is simple JavaScript snippets to take advantage of it.

Jeff Batt

3 Jan, 2023

New Else Feature in Articulate Storyline Triggers

Articulate recently released a new feature that will reduce the number of triggers needed to create conditions.

Jeff Batt

20 Dec, 2022

Adding Context to xAPI Statements w/ Descriptions

Default Articulate Storyline 360 xAPI triggers do not include descriptions. Descriptions within xAPI statements allow you to provide more context.

Jeff Batt

13 Dec, 2022

Detecting Learners Operating System in Storyline

In this latest Articulate Storyline 360 & JavaScript video, I show you how to detect the learner's operating system and then, depending on the result.

Jeff Batt

6 Dec, 2022

A Useful Template to Help Evaluate Tools

Part of my job was to evaluate different learning tools and systems and ensure we were using suitable applications within the organization.

Jeff Batt

21 Nov, 2022

Pull Current Date in Storyline Using JavaScript

Using JavaScript inside of Articulate Storyline gives you extended features and capabilities.

Jeff Batt

15 Nov, 2022

Enhanced Storyline 360 Animations Using Greensock

Articulate Storyline 360 allows you to do basic animations within your courses, but it is pretty limited regarding what you can animate.

Jeff Batt

8 Nov, 2022

Use Trello to Storyboard & Apple Shortcuts to Automate

I have been using Trello for years. For every course I have created on Pluralsight or Udemy, I have always started the course planning with Trello.

Jeff Batt

3 Nov, 2022

How to Remove Breathe in Your Voice Overs

How many times have you recorded audio for an eLearning course and immediately notice how many breaths the mic picks up.

Jeff Batt

12 Oct, 2022

Make Your Camtasia Videos Interactive

Learn how to add quizzes and markers to your Camtasia videos. Interactive quizzes allow you to test the learner at different points in your video.

Jeff Batt

8 Oct, 2022

New Articulate Rise 360 Course Themes

Articulate Rise 360 announced new course themes that allow you to customize the course with greater flexibility than before.

Jeff Batt

6 Sept, 2022

How to Add Variables to xAPI Statements

xAPI Statements are incredibly flexible and offer greater detail into what the learner does with your online courses.

Jeff Batt

29 August, 2022

Export Camtasia Video to Animated GIF

Many may not know that you can export a Camtasia video to GIF. That may be cool, but why would you do that?

Jeff Batt

23 August, 2022

Track Video Completion with SCORM

A student asked me a couple of weeks ago how they can track if a student completed a video inside Articulate Storyline 360.

Jeff Batt

9 August, 2022

Using Articulate Storyline States as Conditions

Articulate Storyline 360 states are a powerful way to add interactivity to your courses.

Jeff Batt

26 July, 2022

Building an Orange Tabs Interaction [Part 2]

We continue building our Articulate Storyline 360 tabs tutorial by adding on the animated layers and triggering those layers to animate in.

Jeff Batt

12 July, 2022

Building an Orange Tabs Interaction [Part 1]

This video will teach how to visually design and build a tabs interaction in Articulate Storyline 360.

Jeff Batt

7 July, 2022

Create an eLearning Portfolio Using Webflow [Part 5]

In part 5, we cover how to make modals in Webflow. Modals help you show additional information about your eLearning project.

Jeff Batt

28 June, 2022

Sending a Game Score via SCORM

I have received this question a lot "Can I send my game score as the quiz score in Storyline?". Well the answer is "yes", but it does take some custom code.

Jeff Batt

20 June, 2022

xAPI Actor Settings in Articulate Storyline

Capturing who has taken the learning interaction outside a learning management system (LMS) is probably one of the most challenging parts of xAPI.

Jeff Batt

31 May, 2022

Creating a Quiz in Camtasia and Publishing to an LMS

Camtasia is perfect for screencasts, recording your screen, and sharing it on websites like YouTube.

Jeff Batt

24 May, 2022

Send xAPI Statements with No Code [Using Zapier]

That is right! You read the title right. Zapier allows you to connect to seemingly unconnected applications together without ANY CODE!

Jeff Batt

17 May, 2022

Using an xAPI Strategy Doc to Define Org Direction

This template is designed to help you come up with your specific organizational strategy with xAPI (Experience API). How will you capture the actor?

Jeff Batt

3 May, 2022

Adding Chapters in Camtasia and Publishing

If you are creating a video with different sections than you may need to create chapters that allow the learner to jump to different parts of the video.

Jeff Batt

12 April, 2022

Using Shapes to Crop Images in Storyline

Want to add a little more style to your Articulate Storyline pages? We walk you through how to add some style to your images with various image crops.

Jeff Batt

5 April, 2022

Timesaving Editing Tips & Tricks in Camtasia [2021]

Video can sometimes be one sided. The learner consumes the content but does not engage with it unless they are following along.

Jeff Batt

29 Mar, 2022

Creating Interactive Video with a Template

TechSmith Camtasia can do a lot. I find that most barely scratch the surface of what it can do. There are some tips and shortcuts that can help speed up your editing and make your videos that much better.

Jeff Batt

22 Mar, 2022

Track Mattes & Building a Lower Third in Camtasia

Learn how to crop your video in a circle using track mattes in Camtasia. This allows you to create a Picture in Picture effect in your video.

Jeff Batt

15 Mar, 2022

Create a Portfolio [Part 4]

We continue where we left off building our eLearning portfolio in Part 3 and convert the project cards into reusable symbols.

Jeff Batt

7 Mar, 2022

Creating an Animated Intro in Camtasia

Creating animations in Camtasia 2021 is easier than you might think. In this video, we walk through creating an animated intro in Camtasia from scratch.

Jeff Batt

22 Feb, 2022

Using Different xAPI Verbs Within Storyline Triggers

When you add an xAPI trigger in Articulate Storyline, there is a drop down box of 15 or so different verbs.

Jeff Batt

15 Feb, 2022

Tracking a PDF with xAPI

Do you need to track a PDF? With this template you can easily switch on xAPI tracking to see when a learner starts a PDF and when a learner completes a PDF.

Jeff Batt

8 Feb, 2022

Tracking Time Page Time in Storyline xAPI Statements

Ever wonder how much time people are spending within an eLearning course? The new elapsed time variable allows us to see how much time someone spends on a page.

Jeff Batt

1 Feb, 2022

Remove or Blur Image Backgrounds in Photoshop

Need to remove a background from an image? Or maybe blur out the background? Knowing how to quickly remove or blur the background is key.

Jeff Batt

25 Jan, 2022

Create a Learning Portfolio with Webflow [Part 3]

Looking to create a portfolio to show off your Instructional Design or eLearning Development skills? A portfolio is a must have these days when applying for new jobs.

Jeff Batt

18 Jan, 2022

Capturing the Name in Storyline xAPI Statements

Articulate Storyline 360 released the ability to control when the xAPI statements get sent to the Learning Record Store (LRS).

Jeff Batt

11 Jan, 2022

Create a Learning Portfolio with Webflow [Part 2]

If you are trying to build a portfolio to show off your latest learning projects than you're in the right place. This is part of of the portfolio building...

Jeff Batt

21 Dec, 2021

Creating xAPI Statements in Storyline 360 (Part 2)

Now we continue where we left off in the last video. In the previous video we covered the basics of adding Storyline xAPI triggers...

Jeff Batt

14 Dec, 2021

Creating xAPI Statements in Storyline 360 (Part 1)

I know, I know, there are many "How to create a portfolio" videos out there. I hesitated to post yet another one, but none of them covered one of my favorite tools called Webflow.

Jeff Batt

29 Nov, 2021

Create an eLearning Portfolio Using Webflow [Part 1]

I know, I know, there are many "How to create a portfolio" videos out there. I hesitated to post yet another one, but none of them covered one of my favorite tools called Webflow.

Jeff Batt

29 Nov, 2021

Removing the Background of an Image (with FocoClipping)

Have you ever needed to cut out the background of an image? You can do this with Photoshop and it has gotten easier...

Jeff Batt

16 Nov, 2021

Dectecting the Learners Name from the LMS

Addressing the user by name in your eLearning course is a great way to personalize your content to the learner...

Jeff Batt

2 Nov, 2021

xAPI Made Easy With This Simple Tool

If you want to use xAPI, especially if you are wanting track learning content outside your LMS you will run into working with JavaScript code. If you know JavaScript code, great!

Jeff Batt

26 Oct, 2021

Avoid Meetings, Share Ideas w/ Dropbox Capture

In my latest video, I walk you through a tool that helps you share quick screenshots, recordings, screen shares and share it out with your team without having to call a meeting.

Jeff Batt

20 Sept, 2021

Understanding Augmented Reality Anchors

Every AR experience needs to build itself around an anchor. You pull out your phone, the camera will look for an anchor, and then once the anchor is identified.

Jeff Batt

20 Sept, 2021

Using Shapes to Stylize Articulate Storyline Pages

In this latest video, Jeff will walk you through some tips and tricks for adding more style to your pages using Storyline shapes.

Jeff Batt

20 Sept, 2021

Using xAPI to Personalize Learning

xAPI allows you to track a lot more than typical SCORM. It is pretty flexible with how detailed you can get with tracking the behavior of the learner, but that is only one part of the puzzle...

Jeff Batt

14 Sept, 2021

Using Adobe Aero on Your iPad to Build AR

Are you interested in getting started with Augmented Reality? Adobe Aero allows you. to build quick and easy AR without having to be a full-blown developer...

Jeff Batt

31 Aug, 2021

Compressing Media for eLearning Projects

I see it all the time, an eLearning developer or Instructional Designer create an awesome course in Storyline and then publish it out only to find out the total published course...

Jeff Batt

24 Aug, 2021

3 Parts of an xAPI Statement

xAPI allows you to track learning in greater detail. You do this by sending xAPI statements to a Learning Record Store (LRS). But what exactly is a statement and how is it created.

Jeff Batt

17 Aug, 2021

Getting xAPI Data Within Your LMS Using cmi5

SCORM data is very limited, typically you can only get a start, in progress, completed, and quiz question data. The learner does more than just those actions.

Jeff Batt

2 Aug, 2021

Easily Edit Storyline Images in SnagIt

So you have an image in Storyline, maybe even one you found in Content Library 360. It is a great image but you want to blur out the background.

Jeff Batt

20 July, 2021

Avoid the Floating People Pictures in Storyline

I can't even tell you how many times I have seen floating people pictures in eLearning courses. How are they just floating??

Jeff Batt

13 July, 2021

Using Sketchfab for 3D Objects in AR and VR

When you are developing AR or VR content inside of Zappar, Unity, Adobe Aero or Apple's Reality Composer finding the right 3D object could be a challenge.

Jeff Batt

16 June, 2021

Tracking YouTube Videos with xAPI Statements

Previously, I show you how to track standard video with xAPI. Now in this post I walk you through using the free template to track embedded YouTube videos. All you need to do is update a couple of files....

Jeff Batt

18 March, 2021

Using Adobe Dimension to Create 3D Models for AR/VR

You do not need to learn complex 3D modeling tools to create basic 3D models for your AR and VR development. Luckily Adobe has an awesome tool that helps you create custom 3D objects you can adjust and change pretty easily...

Jeff Batt

18 March, 2021

Animating to Cue Points in Articulate Storyline

I cannot tell you how many times I had to animate simple bullets to different audio parts. In Articulate, it takes a while for the audio to start to play, so I would click on play, wait 3 seconds...

Jeff Batt

11 March, 2021

Exploring Articulate Storyline Triggers In-Depth

There are really 3 parts of a Storyline trigger which include the action (what will happen), then event (when it will happen) and finally the optional condition (in what circumstances will it happen)...

Jeff Batt

3 March, 2021

Changing the Default Storyline Player Style

The new default player in Articulate Storyline 360 is great for mobile responsive courses, but it only comes in a light and a dark theme. If you know some simple CSS, you can adjust the default player's style and create your custom theme to match your companies look and feel...

Jeff Batt

29 December, 2020

Using Object States in Storyline Conditionals

Let's say you need to ensure the learner has completed all 3 tabs before they move onto the next page. How do you handle that inside of Articulate Storyline? Most of the time I see people using variables to keep track of each button has been clicked, for example if there are 3 buttons...

Jeff Batt

16 December, 2020

5 Tools to Help You Get Started with AR

I had an awesome time at DDX and was able to deliver 3 different trainings. Two of them were previously recorded training and the other was done live. Here is one of the recordings that cover how to get started with AR reality. I talk about 5 tools you can use to help you get started...

Jeff Batt

6 December, 2020

Sending Over Your First xAPI Statement

Now that you have an idea of what xAPI is, and how it can be used, how do you actually start sending over xAPI statements to an LRS? What files do you need and how can get those files? In this video Jeff will walk you through step by step what files you need and how you can trigger your first statement to be sent over to any LRS...

Jeff Batt

5 November, 2020

A High-Level Introduction to xAPI

Are you new to xAPI and just wanting to get a high-level overview of what it is, how it works, and what it can track? In this short introduction, Jeff will walk you through what it is and how it tracks interactions using statements...

Jeff Batt

5 November, 2020

Easily Track Video with xAPI Statements

In this video I wanted to show you how to track local HTML video using xAPI with a simple template. You can download this template from our templates page...

Jeff Batt

28 October, 2020

Updated Storyline 360 Course with "In Action" Sections

I have made several huge updates to my Articulate Storyline 360 course on Udemy to show how to use the tool in action for real-world learning interactions...

Jeff Batt

19 October, 2020

5 Augmented Reality Tools To Get You Started With AR

I have been working with Augmented Reality for a few years and love it. It takes the content you are seeing and adds additional context and training on top of what you are viewing...

Jeff Batt

10 January, 2020

Using Sketch to Mask Images to Shapes

Over the past couple of years I have really fallen in love with Sketch. It is a design application for the Mac OS. I know, I might have PC users yelling...

Jeff Batt

08 January, 2020

Preventing User From Advancing in Storyline

I have been teaching new instructional designers how to use Storyline for years, whether it be through Udemy or my BYU class. One question that comes up a lot is...

Jeff Batt

08 January, 2020

3 Core Building Blocks of Any Development Tool or Framework

Over the course of my career, I have learned a variety of tools. I started out learning Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Studio. I then got into web development and learned Flash, after that...

Jeff Batt

05 January, 2020

Getting Started with HTML

I have been teaching eLearning development for years, and have been doing custom programming for most of those years. I have several courses on web development found on Pluralsight as well...

Jeff Batt

05 January, 2020