We love Articulate Rise for its speed, simplicity, and beautiful responsiveness. However, as learning professionals, we've all hit that wall—the moment a creative idea for a truly unique interaction is limited by the standard blocks.
What if you could break free? What if you could build sophisticated, custom interactions directly within Rise, not in days, but in minutes?
The future of course development is here, and it's a powerful partnership between Mighty's advanced HTML block and the creative coding power of Google's Gemini AI.
The Challenge: Beyond the Standard Blocks
Standard Rise blocks are fantastic for consistency, but they can lead to predictable, "click-next" experiences. When we want to design a custom sales calculator, a dynamic decision-making scenario, or a complex equipment diagram, we often have to compromise our vision or embed clunky web objects.
The Solution: A New Paradigm for Course Design
This new workflow changes everything. Here’s how it works:
- The Canvas (Mighty's HTML Block): Think of Mighty's HTML block as a supercharged, blank canvas inside your Rise course. It gives you the freedom to use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without limitations.
- The Architect (Gemini AI): Instead of needing to be a coding expert, you become a creative director. You describe the interaction you want to build to Gemini, and it generates the precise, clean code needed to bring it to life.
Benefit 1: From Static Text to Dynamic Tools
Before: You're creating a course for a sales team. To explain the new commission structure, you use a Rise text block to write out the formula and provide a static table with a few examples. The learner has to read, digest, and apply the concept on their own.
After: You want learners to feel the impact of the new structure. You ask Gemini: "Create an interactive sales commission calculator. I need input fields for 'Deal Size ($)' and 'Product Type' (a dropdown with options A, B, C). Based on the inputs, calculate and display the 'Estimated Commission' in real-time." You paste the generated code into a Mighty HTML block. Now, learners can plug in their own numbers, experiment with different deal sizes, and get immediate, personalized feedback. They aren't just reading about the commission; they're actively using it.
Benefit 2: From Idea to Prototype in Minutes — A Mini Case Study
The Goal: Create a "Label the Parts" interaction for a piece of industrial machinery.
The New Way (Interactive): Sample Prompt for Gemini: "Create a responsive drag-and-drop interaction. I have a background image of a machine. Create three draggable labels: 'Safety Valve', 'Pressure Gauge', and 'Cooling Fan'. Create three corresponding drop targets on the image. When a label is dropped on the correct target, its border turns green. If incorrect, it turns red and snaps the label back to its start position."
The Result: Gemini generates the complete HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You paste it into a Mighty block and upload your background image. In less than 15 minutes, you have a hands-on, kinesthetic learning activity that actively tests the learner's knowledge.
Benefit 3: Hyper-Personalization That Resonates
After: At the start of the course, you use a simple form (also built with AI) to ask for the learner's name and role (e.g., "Sarah," "Project Manager"). Now, your scenarios can read: "Okay, Sarah, one of your key stakeholders is angry about a missed deadline. As a Project Manager, what is your immediate next step?" This simple change, powered by variables in JavaScript generated by Gemini, transforms a generic question into a personal challenge. It increases cognitive engagement and helps the learner mentally place themselves in the situation.
Conclusion: You Are Now a Learning Experience Architect
The combination of flexible tools like Mighty's HTML block and intelligent assistants like Gemini AI represents a fundamental shift in our roles. We are no longer just course assemblers; we are learning experience architects. Our creativity, not the platform's limitations, is now the boundary.
If you could build ANY custom interaction for your learners, what would it be? Share your dream interaction in the comments below!
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