Articulate’s E-Learning Heroes Challenges

You’ll find the weekly Articulate E-Learning Heroes Challenges here. Anyone can play along, and you never know what you’ll learn or who will inspire you!

These are my entries.

The Stuff That Résumés Are Made Of

This challenge was to create an interactive résumé or portfolio. I went vintage with a detective-inspired theme and an original soundtrack.

My Sketchy Life as an E-Learning Designer

This challenge was to use a visual meme to show what it is to be an e-learning designer. I also drew some pictures.

Let’s Start at the End (Of Your Course)

This challenge was to come up with end screens that made sense. I made it happen with some animal buddies and a few disturbing sounds.

What Do I Think of Storyline? Well, Since You Asked…

This challenge was to create a “Top 10” list of resources you’d recommend for Storyline. What sprang to mind I then made spring out of the ground.

This is Why Freelancers Need Floaties

This challenge was to create a photo collage that tells a story. My story was about a man with a plan – and a nice beach outfit.

We’ll Always Have the US Passport Office

This challenge was to use interactive screenshots to add value to a UI. I chose to interface with a nice passport application.

You Can’t Escape Good Design

This challenge was to take a favorite instructional design quote and create a poster making good use of typography to express it. (My second entry for this challenge. Sometimes you just can’t help it.)

You Can Quote Me

This challenge was to take a favorite instructional design quote and create a poster making good use of typography to express it. (My first entry for this challenge.)

At Last! A Drinking Game I Can Win

This challenge was to come up with a simple game. What’s simpler than drinking your way across Germany?

Please Don’t Let Me Be Martha Stewart

This challenge was to turn a static infographic into a visually appealing branching scenario. At the end, you get to discover what kind of leader you are.

What if I Just Dreamed I Made a Great Template?

This challenge was to create an e-learning template with a Winter Olympics theme. There were some health issues, but in the end it all turned out just fine.

Dragging & Dropping Your Seat Mate

This challenge was to create a drag-and-drop interaction. I created a tool to help you select who sits next to you on your flight.

No One Loves the “Next” Button Until It’s Gone

This challenge was to find a way to hide the “next” button until the learner had confirmed that they understood a piece of presented material.