Description
Course Overview
Responsive eLearning has become increasingly important as learners access training from desktops, tablets, and smartphones. Creating content that works effectively across different screen sizes can be difficult when using traditional authoring tools.
Create Responsive HTML5 eLearning with Articulate 360 Rise by Jeff Batt is a beginner-friendly course focused on creating responsive, interactive HTML5 eLearning using Articulate Rise 360.
The course covers the complete development process, from setting up a Rise project and working with content blocks to creating quizzes, microlearning, interactive scenarios, publishing to an LMS, translations, media optimization, and basic CSS customization.
What Will You Learn?
By completing the course, learners will learn how to:
- Navigate Articulate Rise 360
- Create new Rise projects
- Organize courses and lessons
- Customize course themes
- Create responsive layouts
- Work with text and image blocks
- Use templates
- Add audio
- Add video
- Embed external media
- Add downloadable files
- Create charts
- Build quizzes
- Create question banks
- Configure quiz settings
- Build microlearning courses
- Create galleries
- Use tabs and accordions
- Create labeled graphics
- Build processes and timelines
- Create branching scenarios
- Create sorting activities
- Use flashcards
- Add buttons
- Integrate Storyline blocks
- Publish courses to Review 360
- Publish courses using SCORM
- Publish using cmi5
- Export courses for the web
- Export courses to PDF
- Work with translations
- Optimize media
- Apply basic CSS customization
Introduction to Articulate Rise 360
The course begins by introducing Articulate Rise 360 and explaining how it differs from other eLearning authoring tools.
Rise is a browser-based authoring environment that uses a block-based development system.
Instead of relying heavily on timelines and complex programming, developers can create lessons by combining content and interaction blocks.
This approach makes Rise particularly attractive to beginners and organizations that need to develop eLearning content quickly.
Rise 360 vs Storyline 360
Understanding the difference between Rise and Storyline is important.
Rise 360 is particularly well suited to:
- Responsive eLearning
- Mobile learning
- Microlearning
- Content-heavy courses
- Rapid course development
- Standard interactions
Storyline 360 is generally better suited to:
- Complex custom interactions
- Advanced branching
- Software simulations
- Timeline-based development
- Highly customized learning experiences
The course introduces these differences so learners can understand when each tool is appropriate.
Getting Started With Rise
The course walks beginners through the initial Rise workflow.
You’ll learn how to:
- Start a project
- Create lessons
- Add pages
- Add blocks
- Preview courses
- Organize projects
- Collaborate with others
- Customize themes
This provides a strong foundation before moving into more advanced features.
Understanding the Rise Interface
Rise’s interface revolves around blocks.
Learners are shown how to:
- Add blocks
- Rearrange blocks
- Edit blocks
- Preview content
- Adjust layouts
- Change spacing
- Modify backgrounds
- Customize visual elements
The simplified interface is one of Rise’s major advantages for new eLearning developers.
Creating a New Rise Project
The course demonstrates how to create a new project from scratch.
You can begin with a blank course or use available templates and content resources.
Learners are introduced to the basic structure of:
Course → Lessons → Sections → Blocks
Understanding this structure makes it easier to manage larger eLearning projects.
Customizing Course Themes
Branding is important when developing professional corporate or educational training.
The course explains how to customize:
- Cover pages
- Navigation
- Colors
- Fonts
- Headers
- Backgrounds
- Block styles
- Layouts
This allows developers to create courses that better match an organization’s visual identity.
Organizing Rise Courses
Managing multiple eLearning projects can become difficult without an organized workflow.
The course demonstrates how to organize projects into active and archived areas.
This is particularly useful for professional developers who may work on numerous courses simultaneously.
Creating Basic Content
The next stage focuses on the fundamental building blocks of Rise.
These include:
- Text
- Images
- Lists
- Headings
- Columns
- Templates
These simple blocks form the foundation for more complex eLearning experiences.
Working With Text Blocks
Text remains an important part of instructional content.
The course demonstrates how to create and format:
- Headings
- Paragraphs
- Numbered lists
- Bulleted lists
- Two-column layouts
- Instructional text
It also explores spacing and background options.
Working With Image Blocks
Images can make instructional content more engaging and easier to understand.
The course covers:
- Adding images
- Replacing images
- Cropping images
- Adding captions
- Adding alternative text
- Creating image-and-text layouts
The use of alternative text is especially useful for learners interested in accessible eLearning design.
Saving Blocks as Templates
A useful productivity feature in Rise is the ability to save customized blocks as templates.
This means developers can reuse commonly used designs rather than rebuilding them from scratch.
For organizations producing multiple courses, reusable blocks can improve consistency and development speed.
Default Rise Blocks
The course then expands into many of the standard content blocks available in Rise.
Topics include:
- Statement blocks
- Quote blocks
- List blocks
- Audio
- Video
- Embeds
- Dividers
- Attachments
- Charts
Understanding these blocks gives learners a broad toolkit for creating different types of instructional content.
Audio in Rise
Audio can be useful for:
- Narration
- Instructions
- Explanations
- Expert commentary
- Language learning
The course demonstrates how to upload or record audio and work with captions and attachments.
It also discusses external audio-editing tools that can be used to improve recordings.
Adding Video
Video is another important eLearning component.
The course explains how to work with video by:
- Uploading local video
- Embedding online video
- Using YouTube
- Using Vimeo
- Managing video size
Video compression is also important because unnecessarily large media files can increase course size and affect performance.
Embedding External Content
Rise allows developers to embed external content.
This can be useful when you want to include resources hosted outside the course.
For example, external videos can be incorporated into lessons without requiring the video file to be uploaded directly into the project.
File Attachments
The course also explains how to add downloadable resources.
These may include:
- PDFs
- Images
- PowerPoint files
- Worksheets
- Reference documents
Attachments can complement the main instructional material and provide learners with additional resources.
Charts
Charts are useful for presenting information visually.
The course introduces:
- Bar charts
- Line charts
- Pie charts
- Labels
- Titles
- Data values
Charts can be particularly useful for business training, analytics courses, reporting, and data-oriented educational content.
Creating Quizzes
Assessment is an important part of many eLearning programs.
The course includes a dedicated section on creating quizzes in Rise.
It covers:
- Multiple-choice questions
- Multiple-response questions
- Fill-in-the-blank questions
- Matching questions
- Question banks
- Quiz settings
- Results
This gives beginners a solid foundation for creating knowledge assessments.
Multiple-Choice Questions
Multiple-choice questions are one of the most common assessment formats.
The course demonstrates how to create questions with different answer choices and feedback.
Images can also be incorporated into questions, which can be useful for visual learning and identification exercises.
Multiple-Response Questions
Multiple-response questions allow learners to select several correct answers.
This format can be useful when the learning objective requires learners to identify multiple appropriate choices.
The course explains how to configure these questions and provide feedback.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
Fill-in-the-blank questions test active recall rather than simple recognition.
The course covers:
- Creating blanks
- Accepting multiple answers
- Case sensitivity
- Adding multimedia
- Previewing questions
These questions can be useful for terminology and factual knowledge.
Matching Questions
Matching questions test relationships between different items.
For example:
Term → Definition
or:
Product → Description
The course explains how to create matching interactions and configure feedback.
Question Banks
Question banks are useful for larger assessments.
A pool of questions can be created and selected for quizzes, allowing learners to receive different combinations of questions.
This can make assessments more varied.
Quiz Settings
The course also covers important quiz settings such as:
- Passing scores
- Retry attempts
- Question randomization
- Answer shuffling
- Completion requirements
- LMS reporting
These features become especially important for formal corporate training and compliance courses.
Microlearning in Rise
Microlearning is another major topic covered in the course.
Instead of delivering lengthy courses, microlearning provides learners with short, focused learning experiences.
It can be particularly useful for:
- Employee training
- Refresher training
- Product knowledge
- Compliance reminders
- Skill reinforcement
- Mobile learning
Rise is well suited to microlearning because its responsive design makes content accessible across devices.
Creating Microlearning Courses
The course demonstrates how to build a microlearning project.
Learners can create short modules containing focused content and interactions.
This can be particularly effective when learners need quick information rather than a long training session.
Mobile Microlearning
The course also demonstrates how microlearning can be previewed on mobile devices.
This is important because mobile learning can involve different screen orientations and navigation patterns.
Testing the course on actual mobile devices can help developers identify usability problems before publishing.
Interactive Rise Blocks
The course covers a wide range of interactive components.
These include:
- Galleries
- Tabs
- Accordions
- Labeled graphics
- Processes
- Scenarios
- Sorting activities
- Timelines
- Flashcards
- Buttons
These components allow developers to transform static information into more engaging learning experiences.
Gallery Blocks
Gallery blocks are useful for presenting collections of images.
They can be used for:
- Product examples
- Visual comparisons
- Image collections
- Case studies
- Demonstrations
The course also covers captions, image cropping, and alternative text.
Tabs
Tabs allow developers to organize related information into separate sections.
For example:
Features | Benefits | Examples | Resources
This can reduce unnecessary scrolling while allowing learners to explore information at their own pace.
Accordion Interactions
Accordions allow learners to expand and collapse content.
They can be useful for:
- FAQs
- Definitions
- Additional information
- Detailed explanations
- Reference material
They are especially useful when you want to present a large amount of information in a compact layout.
Labeled Graphics
Labeled graphics allow interactive markers to be positioned over an image.
They can be used for:
- Equipment
- Software interfaces
- Maps
- Product diagrams
- Technical illustrations
- Anatomy
Learners select the markers to reveal additional information.
Process Interactions
Process blocks are useful for explaining sequential information.
For example:
Step 1 → Step 2 → Step 3 → Step 4
They can be used for:
- Procedures
- Workflows
- Manufacturing
- Business processes
- Instructional sequences
Branching Scenarios
Scenario-based learning is particularly useful for decision-making training.
The course demonstrates how to create branching scenarios in Rise.
Learners can make choices that lead to different outcomes.
This approach can be useful for:
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Sales
- Workplace communication
- Compliance
- Management training
Sorting Activities
Sorting activities allow learners to categorize items.
Examples include:
- Correct vs incorrect
- Safe vs unsafe
- High priority vs low priority
- Category A vs category B
These interactions can provide an engaging alternative to conventional multiple-choice questions.
Timelines
Timeline blocks are useful for presenting information chronologically.
They can be used for:
- Company histories
- Historical events
- Product development
- Project milestones
- Processes
Learners can move through events while exploring additional information.
Flashcards
Flashcards are useful for memory reinforcement.
They can be used for:
- Definitions
- Terminology
- Concepts
- Language learning
- Quick revision
Rise allows developers to place information on the front and back of cards.
Buttons
Buttons can be used for:
- Navigation
- Internal links
- External websites
- Course sections
- Continue actions
They provide another method for creating learner-controlled navigation.
Storyline Blocks
One of the most valuable advanced features discussed is the ability to integrate Storyline interactions into Rise.
This creates an effective combination:
Rise → Responsive course structure
Storyline → Advanced custom interactions
Developers can therefore use Rise for the majority of a course while incorporating Storyline when more complex interactions are necessary.
Publishing Your Rise Course
Creating the course is only part of the development process.
The course also teaches learners how to publish their finished projects.
Publishing options covered include:
- Web publishing
- Review 360
- SCORM
- cmi5
Understanding publishing is important because eLearning content must eventually be delivered to learners through an appropriate platform.
Publishing Without Tracking
Not every eLearning project requires an LMS.
A course can be published for web delivery without learner tracking.
This can be useful for:
- Demonstrations
- Public educational content
- Portfolio projects
- Website-based learning
- Internal resources
Articulate Review 360
Review 360 provides a way to share courses and collect stakeholder feedback.
The course explains how developers can:
- Publish a project
- Share it with reviewers
- Receive comments
- Track revisions
- Resolve feedback
This is particularly valuable in professional eLearning environments where courses are reviewed by subject-matter experts and managers.
SCORM Publishing
SCORM remains an important eLearning standard.
The course explains how to publish Rise courses using SCORM and configure tracking.
Organizations can use LMS reporting to track information such as:
- Completion
- Quiz results
- Learner progress
cmi5 Publishing
The course also introduces cmi5, another specification for delivering and tracking eLearning.
Understanding multiple publishing standards can be useful for eLearning professionals who work with different LMS platforms.
PDF and Web Publishing
Rise can also be published in formats intended for web access or PDF output.
A PDF can be useful for:
- Review
- Printing
- Documentation
- Reference material
However, converting an interactive course into a PDF means losing many interactive features.
Translation Workflows
Large organizations may need to deliver the same training in multiple languages.
The course introduces the Rise translation workflow.
Learners learn how translated content can be exported, processed, and imported back into the course.
This is useful for organizations operating across multiple countries and languages.
Media Optimization
Large image and video files can increase course size.
The course therefore covers techniques for optimizing media.
This can involve:
- Compressing images
- Reducing video size
- Managing published course packages
- Improving LMS upload performance
Media optimization can be especially important when LMS systems impose file-size restrictions.
Basic CSS Customization
Rise is designed to be used without programming, but the course also introduces basic CSS customization.
This can provide additional control over the appearance of exported Rise content.
For users with web-development knowledge, this section can be particularly interesting.
However, custom CSS should be used carefully because changes to exported course structures may require maintenance over time.
Who Should Take This Course?
eLearning Developers
This course is highly relevant for developers who want to add Rise 360 to their authoring-tool skill set.
Instructional Designers
Instructional designers can learn how to convert instructional plans into responsive digital courses.
Teachers
Teachers can use Rise to create online learning materials and interactive lessons.
Corporate Trainers
Corporate training professionals can use Rise for:
- Employee onboarding
- Compliance training
- Product training
- Process training
- Professional development
Beginners
No previous Articulate experience is required, making this course accessible to newcomers.
Who Should Skip This Course?
Experienced Rise developers may find some of the introductory lessons too basic.
The course is also not designed to teach advanced Storyline development.
If your primary objective is to create extremely complex simulations, sophisticated animations, or highly customized interactions, a dedicated Storyline course may be a better choice.
Course Requirements
The primary requirement is access to Articulate 360 Rise.
No previous Articulate experience is necessary.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with web browsers are sufficient to begin.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Beginner-friendly
- Practical step-by-step approach
- 75 lectures
- Approximately 4.5 hours of content
- Covers the complete Rise workflow
- Strong focus on responsive HTML5 eLearning
- Covers content blocks
- Includes multimedia
- Covers quizzes
- Includes microlearning
- Covers interactive scenarios
- Includes Storyline integration
- Covers SCORM publishing
- Covers cmi5
- Includes Review 360
- Covers translation workflows
- Includes media optimization
- Introduces CSS customization
- Useful for instructional designers
- Useful for eLearning developers
Cons
- Requires access to Articulate 360 Rise
- Some sections may be basic for experienced Rise users
- Advanced Storyline development is outside the course’s main scope
- Software interfaces can change over time
- CSS customization is relatively limited compared with custom web development
- The course focuses more on the authoring tool than broader instructional-design theory
Is Create Responsive HTML5 eLearning With Articulate 360 Rise Worth It?
Yes, especially for beginners and professionals who want practical Rise 360 skills.
The course covers a broad range of functionality within a relatively short amount of time.
Its progression is logical:
Fundamentals → Content → Multimedia → Assessment → Microlearning → Interactivity → Publishing → Optimization
This makes it a useful starting point for someone who wants to become comfortable with Rise without spending dozens of hours learning every feature independently.
The course has a strong learner response, with a 4.6/5 rating and more than 1,500 ratings, according to the current course listing.
Is Articulate Rise Good for Responsive eLearning?
Yes. Responsive design is one of Rise’s biggest strengths.
Rise courses are designed to adapt to different screen sizes and orientations, allowing developers to create a course once and deliver it across desktop, tablet, and smartphone devices.
This makes Rise particularly attractive for:
- Mobile learning
- Corporate training
- Microlearning
- Employee onboarding
- Online education
- Responsive HTML5 courses
Developers should still preview and test their courses on multiple devices before deployment.
Rise 360 vs Traditional eLearning Development
Traditional eLearning development can require extensive work involving:
- Timelines
- Programming
- Custom graphics
- Device-specific layouts
- Complex testing
Rise simplifies much of this through its block-based workflow.
This makes it particularly useful when organizations need to produce professional eLearning content quickly.
The trade-off is that the simplified authoring environment provides less customization than a fully programmable development environment.
Career Benefits
Learning Articulate Rise 360 can be useful for careers in:
- Instructional Design
- eLearning Development
- Learning and Development
- Corporate Training
- Educational Technology
- Digital Learning
- Training Content Development
Rise skills become even more valuable when combined with:
- Instructional design
- LMS administration
- Accessibility
- Assessment design
- Learning theory
- Storyline
- Multimedia production
How to Get the Most From the Course
The best approach is to build a real project while taking the course.
For example, create a small employee-training course containing:
- Course introduction
- Learning objectives
- Text content
- Images
- Video
- Audio
- Tabs
- Accordion
- Labeled graphic
- Scenario
- Quiz
- Microlearning lesson
- Storyline interaction
- LMS-ready version
Once you finish, experiment with your own:
- Branding
- Colors
- Fonts
- Layouts
- Interactive blocks
- Quiz questions
- Mobile layouts
- Media optimization
This practical approach will help you build a portfolio project while learning Rise.
Summary
Create Responsive HTML5 eLearning with Articulate 360 Rise by Jeff Batt is a comprehensive beginner-level course for learning how to develop responsive HTML5 eLearning with Rise 360.
The course covers a broad range of topics, including content blocks, multimedia, quizzes, microlearning, interactive scenarios, timelines, flashcards, Storyline integration, LMS publishing, SCORM, cmi5, translations, media optimization, and CSS customization.
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