Frequently Asked Question
These instructions will guide you through the process of reviewing an online course and providing feedback to the course author. By following these steps, you'll be able to effectively navigate the course, leave constructive comments, and engage in discussions to help improve the course content.
Best Practices:
1. Be objective and constructive in your feedback. Focus on how the course can be improved rather than just criticizing.
2. Consider the learner's perspective when reviewing the content and interactions.
3. Check if your comments have been addressed in subsequent versions of the course if the author publishes updates.
4. Maintain confidentiality and don't share the review link or course content with unauthorized individuals.
Review Guidelines:
Navigation and Functionality
1. Ensure all navigation buttons and menus work correctly and link to the intended slides or sections.
2. Test that any custom interactions, such as drag-and-drop activities or clickable hotspots, function properly.
3. Verify that any branching scenarios or conditional navigation paths work as designed.
Assessment and Feedback
1. Check that quiz questions are scoring correctly and providing appropriate feedback.
2. Confirm that the number of attempts allowed for questions matches the course design.
3. Test any custom feedback layers or branching based on learner responses.
Media and Interactivity
1. Ensure all audio and video elements play smoothly without glitches.
2. Verify that any animations or transitions render correctly and enhance the learning experience.
3. Check that interactive elements like sliders, dials, or buttons respond accurately to user input.
Content and Formatting
1. Review all text for spelling, grammar, and formatting consistency.
2. Ensure that any external links or resources open correctly and are up-to-date.
3. Verify that all slides have consistent branding and adhere to the style guide.
Step 1: Access the Course
Click on the review link shared by the course author. You don't need an Articulate 360 subscription to access the course for review.
The course will open in your web browser, allowing you to navigate through it as a learner would. Click through each page and test every option.
Step 2: Leave Feedback
To add a comment, use the comments panel. Type your feedback in the comment box. Be specific and actionable in your comments to help the course author understand exactly what changes or improvements you're suggesting.
You can attach files to your comments if needed, such as screenshots or reference documents.