Accessible Module with
Articulate Storyline 360
Case Study

Microlearning Module:

The Geographic Setting of Los Alamos County

Overview

     This project is an interactive microlearning module built in Articulate Storyline 360, designed as part of a self-directed effort to develop proficiency with industry-standard e-learning tools.

     The module focuses on creating an accessible, scenario-based learning experience that emphasizes clarity, interaction, and inclusive design.

The Challenge

Many instructional design roles require fluency with tools like Articulate Storyline, but tool proficiency alone isn’t enough; design decisions still need to support real learners.

The challenge was twofold:

  • develop working proficiency in Storyline;
  • apply that knowledge to create a learning experience that reflects strong design principles, not just technical features.

This meant moving beyond “learning the tool” to designing something intentional, usable, and accessible.

 

My Approach

I structured this project as a short, focused design cycle that combined skill-building with application.

  • Self-directed learning: I completed targeted training in Storyline and accessibility, then applied those skills in a portfolio-ready artifact.

  • Accessibility-first design: The module was built with attention to WCAG principles, including navigation clarity, readable text, and support for diverse learners.

  • Scenario-based learning: Instead of presenting information passively, the module uses interaction and decision-making to engage learners.

  • Microlearning scope: The experience is intentionally brief and focused, designed to demonstrate how complex ideas can be communicated efficiently.

 

The Solution

The final product is an interactive Storyline module that includes:

  • layered interactions and triggers to guide learner progression;
  • scenario-based decision points that require active engagement;
  • clear navigation structure to support usability and accessibility;
  • integrated multimedia elements (text, visuals, and interaction).

The module demonstrates how Storyline can be used not just to present content, but to create structured, learner-driven experiences.

 

Results & Reflection

This project marked a shift from learning tools in isolation to integrating them into a design workflow.

It reinforced a few key ideas:

  • Tool proficiency is most meaningful when paired with intentional design.
  • Accessibility improves the experience for all learners, not just those with specific needs.
  • Even short modules benefit from clear structure, interaction, and purpose.

It also gave me a practical foundation for continuing to build and refine interactive learning experiences using industry-standard tools.

 

Design Process Materials