The design kit
for eLearning.
Best practice guides for the building blocks of every course. What components are for, what they aren't for, and how to use them well. With working examples.
Radio buttons
Use for single-choice questions where only one answer can be selected.
Read the guideSliders
Use for adjusting a value along a range — zoom levels, comfort, confidence.
Read the guideCheckboxes
Use when learners can select more than one option from a list.
Read the guideDials
A circular alternative to sliders for analogue-style inputs.
Read the guidePrimary buttons
The CTAs that drive action: Submit, Continue, Get started.
Read the guideNavigation buttons
Next, Previous, and the patterns that move learners through content.
Read the guideToggle buttons
On/off, sort/filter, and segmented controls for state.
Read the guideCarousels
Sequential content that benefits from manual paging.
Read the guideText entry
Free-text inputs for reflection and short-answer activities.
Read the guideLinks
Inline and standalone links — when, where, and how.
Read the guideBranching scenarios
Decision-driven stories where the learner shapes the outcome.
Read the guideHotspots
Interactive points on an image for exploratory learning.
Read the guideDrag and drop
Sort, match, or sequence items by dragging them into place.
Read the guideQuizzes
Multi-question assessments that test what learners have grasped.
Read the guideClick to reveal
Tabs, accordions, and flip cards for chunking optional content.
Read the guideSoftware simulations
Click-through training for applications and tools.
Read the guideReal-world simulations
Immersive scenarios that mirror real workplace systems.
Read the guideWriting good assessment questions
How to choose the right question type and write each one so it tests understanding.
Read the guideWriting engaging scenarios
How to write scenarios that feel real, not like training exercises.
Read the guideChoosing the right level of detail
When to go deep, when to summarise, and how to decide.
Read the guideUsing white space
Why white space matters in eLearning and how to use it deliberately.
Read the guideIntro to colour theory in eLearning
Practical colour theory for learning designers.
Read the guideWriting for screen, not page
eLearning copy is different from training manuals. How to write the way people read on screens.
Read the guideTypography for eLearning
Practical typography that supports rather than fights the content.
Read the guideDesigning for accessibility
eLearning-specific accessibility, in plain terms. Not WCAG theory — the actual decisions.
Read the guideArticulate Rise
The web-based authoring tool for fast, responsive courses.
Read the guideArticulate Storyline
The slide-based tool for complex interactions and simulations.
Read the guideChameleon Creator
Australian/NZ-built design-first authoring with hosting and analytics.
Read the guideMindsmith
AI-native authoring for fast first drafts and multi-language rollout.
Read the guideParta
Productivity-first platform with real-time collaboration and element-level commenting.
Read the guideHowToo
Australian-built tool with strong accessibility credentials and AI course creator.
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