Exploring Articulate Storyline: unlocking benefits for online employee training
In this digital age, many organisations have embraced online employee training to enhance learning experiences and streamline knowledge dissemination. One powerful tool that has gained popularity is Articulate Storyline. The InfoAware team has years of experience working with our customers on projects developing off-the-shelf and bespoke Articulate Storyline training materials with great results.
In this article, we delve into the features and benefits of Articulate Storyline for online employee training, highlighting how it facilitates engaging and effective learning experiences.
What is Articulate Storyline?
Storyline is an intuitive, web-based authoring tool developed by Articulate. It allows instructional designers and trainers to create interactive and responsive eLearning courses without requiring extensive programming skills. Designed with a user-friendly interface, Storyline offers a range of features that promote collaboration, interactivity, and accessibility.
The benefits of Articulate Storyline for online employee training
Improved learning outcomes:
The eLearning Industry reports that organisations using interactive eLearning tools experience a 50% increase in learning outcomes compared to those using traditional training methods. Further to this, research by Bersin & Associates found that companies using eLearning tools, including interactive elements, achieve an 18% increase in employee engagement and a 20% increase in productivity.
Cost savings:
Training Magazine reports that eLearning development tools, such as Articulate Storyline can reduce course development time by up to 40-60% compared to traditional classroom training methods.
Responsive design:
One of the key benefits of Articulate Storyline is its responsive design capabilities. Courses created with Storyline automatically adapt to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring a consistent and optimised learning experience across desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This feature enhances accessibility and enables employees to access training materials conveniently, regardless of the device they use.
Intuitive interface:
Articulate Storyline boasts an intuitive interface that allows trainers and instructional designers to develop engaging and interactive eLearning courses with ease. The drag-and-drop functionality simplifies the creation of multimedia-rich content, such as videos, images, quizzes, and interactive scenarios. This empowers organisations to create visually appealing and immersive learning experiences without the need for extensive technical expertise.
Collaboration and review:
Articulate Storyline supports collaborative authoring, enabling multiple stakeholders, such as subject matter experts, trainers, and managers, to contribute to the course development process. Its cloud-based nature facilitates real-time collaboration, making it easier for teams to work together, review content, and provide feedback. This collaborative approach fosters efficient course development and ensures that the training material aligns with organisational objectives and requirements.
Interactive learning features:
Interactivity is crucial for engaging learners and enhancing knowledge retention. Articulate Storyline offers a wide range of interactive learning features, including interactive quizzes, drag-and-drop activities, branching scenarios, and knowledge checks. These interactive elements encourage active participation, reinforce learning, and enable learners to apply their knowledge in practical situations. As a result, learners are more engaged, motivated, and better equipped to transfer their learning to their work environment.
Enhanced knowledge retention:
A study by the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests that incorporating interactive elements in eLearning, such as quizzes and scenarios, improves knowledge retention rates by up to 75%.
Improved learner engagement:
According to a study by Brandon Hall Group, interactive eLearning content, such as that created with Articulate Storyline, increases learner engagement by up to 50% compared to traditional eLearning formats.
User-friendly navigation and progress tracking:
Articulate Storyline provides intuitive navigation and progress tracking features, enabling learners to easily navigate through the course content. The clear and straightforward navigation allows learners to access specific topics or revisit content as needed. Progress tracking allows learners and trainers to monitor their advancement, providing a sense of accomplishment and enabling trainers to identify areas that require additional support or intervention.
Mobile accessibility:
With the increasing use of mobile devices, it is essential for online training to be accessible on-the-go. Articulate Storyline’s responsive design ensures that courses are mobile-friendly, allowing employees to access training content anytime, anywhere. This flexibility enhances the effectiveness of training delivery, particularly for remote employees or those who prefer learning on their mobile devices.
Analytics and reporting:
Articulate Storyline provides robust analytics and reporting capabilities. Trainers and administrators can track learners’ progress, completion rates, and assessment scores. This data allows for effective evaluation of training effectiveness, identification of knowledge gaps, and informed decision-making for future training initiatives. The analytics and reporting features enable organisations to continuously improve their online employee training programs based on real-time data and insights.
What are the disadvantages of Articulate Storyline?
Complexity for advanced interactions:
Articulate Storyline is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, but it may have limitations when it comes to developing complex interactive scenarios or advanced interactions. Organisations with specific and intricate training requirements may find it challenging to implement certain types of interactions.
Limited offline access:
Since Articulate Storyline is primarily a web-based tool, offline access to courses may be limited. Learners might not be able to access training materials when internet connectivity is not available, which could be a challenge for remote or offline learning scenarios.
Compatibility and integration:
Integrating Articulate Storyline with other learning management systems (LMS) or third-party tools might require additional effort or customisation. Compatibility issues with specific platforms or systems could arise, necessitating technical expertise and support. Having said that, we’ve had no issues so far with integrating Storyline training with our InfoAware LMS.
Summary
Storyline offers a range of benefits for online employee training, from responsive design and intuitive authoring to collaboration features and interactive learning elements. Its user-friendly interface, combined with the ability to create engaging and accessible content, empowers organisations to deliver effective and impactful training experiences. By leveraging the benefits of Articulate Storyline, we’ve found our customers can enhance employee performance, improve knowledge retention, and ultimately drive organisational success through continuous learning and development.
Get in touch
If you have any questions on how we can help with building bespoke training in Articulate Storyline, or would like to book a demo, please get in touch. You can contact us via our contact form, or email us at info@infoaware.com.
