A Dive Into xAPI
A ten minute microlearning on the wonders of xAPI created on Articulate Rise 360. Scan QR to access this microlearning from a mobile device.
Overview
This micro learning was intended for adults, specifically Instructional Designers, in the beginning stages of sending xAPI statements in Storyline.
A team of Instructional Designers was introduced to the topic of xAPI. Soon, their team would begin implementing the use of xAPI statements in their Storyline Courses to track
learner actions. Most of them lacked the foundational knowledge of what xAPI was and how it would benefit their company.
I created a micro learning for the Instructional Designers that would give them a brief overview of what xAPI is and give those that were familiar with the topic, a refresher.
Audience: Learners familiar with xAPI.
Responsibilities: Instructional Design, eLearning Development, Graphic and Visual Design
Tools Used: Articulate Storyline 360, Canva, Rise 360
Duration: 1 week
Gathering Information
The topic of xAPI can be overwhelming to some, so when it came time to select topics to include, I made sure to find ways I could simplify the topics for simpler understanding without sacrificing the need to know content. Information was gathered from articles online, YouTube and personal experience. As I read through articles, I thought of ways I could chunk and rephrase sentences into smaller, simpler wording.
I decided on focusing on the following topics.
What is xAPI?
xAPI Statements
The LRS
xAPI & Storyline
I also knew that every so often I wanted to include interactions from Storyline or Rise 360. On top of that, I wanted to create a seamless experience that was visually appealing to the audience that would create a more meaningful experience.
Interactions
I used Articulate Storyline to create two interactions to embed into the micro learning. The first interaction was a quick 2 question pre test to see how much learners already know about xAPI. The second was a custom drag and drop experience, where the learner would practice using terms needed to send over xAPI statements on Storyline. Of course, I wanted to keep the same color scheme throughout the learning experience so I matched the backgrounds of the interactions to that of the micro learning. To avoid the black screen and play button appearing in the learning, I selected custom thumbnails that matched the background of the sections the interaction was in for a seamless effect.
