Have you ever wanted to enhance your eLearning courses with custom interactivity, but coding seemed like a roadblock? What if I told you that creating something impressive, like an interactive FAQ accordion for Articulate Storyline, could be done with just a few AI prompts and a sprinkle of JavaScript? In this blog post, I'm going to show you exactly how to do that using v0.dev, an AI coding tool that makes bringing creative ideas to life easier than ever.
In this walkthrough, I'll guide you step-by-step on how I used v0.dev to build an FAQ accordion interaction in HTML and vanilla JavaScript—a perfect addition to your eLearning course—and even added some fireworks to make it a blast!
I started by giving v0.dev a prompt to create a fully functional FAQ accordion using only HTML and vanilla JavaScript. The idea was simple: make an FAQ section where each question can be expanded or collapsed, using plus and minus icons to indicate the state of each tab.
Here's the prompt I used:
Build a FAQ accordion interaction using only HTML and vanilla JavaScript.
There should be plus and minus icons to indicate tabs can be opened/closed.
When a tab is clicked, get the player from the parent window and set a variable like this:
var player = window.parent.GetPlayer();
player.SetVar("Tab1", 'true');
Add error handling if the player is not available while testing.
Use these colors.After attaching a screenshot of the color scheme I wanted, v0.dev did its magic and created a neat, user-friendly accordion. The accordion was coded to update Storyline variables whenever a tab is clicked, allowing me to track interactions seamlessly in Storyline. This made it easy to trigger actions, like updating learner progress or showing custom messages.
Next, I wanted to add something eye-catching—a little bit of flair to celebrate learner engagement. So I gave v0.dev a follow-up prompt:
Using just plain JavaScript, create some impressive fireworks effects
with numerous particles when all tabs have been clicked.v0.dev generated a beautiful fireworks effect that can be triggered when the learner clicks through all the FAQ tabs. This effect added a touch of fun to the interaction, giving learners a visual reward for their exploration. The fireworks display was implemented in a way that only triggers when every tab has been opened at least once—providing that "aha!" moment when all content has been reviewed.
After generating the code, I embedded it directly into Articulate Storyline. I used a JavaScript trigger in the Slide Master to paste the AI-generated code, and just like that, my FAQ accordion with fireworks was live in Storyline! As learners interacted with the FAQ, I could see the variables changing in real-time, thanks to the integration between JavaScript and Storyline's built-in player.
The end result? A more engaging and interactive FAQ section that not only delivers information but also rewards curiosity with a mini firework show—all done with minimal coding effort thanks to AI.
If you're looking to add more engaging elements to your eLearning courses, give v0.dev a try. You can generate interactions, animations, and even use JavaScript to tie it all together with tools like Articulate Storyline. Just be sure to remind the AI to stick to plain JavaScript and avoid including unnecessary libraries to keep things simple and easy to embed. The ability to create engaging, custom experiences with just a few prompts opens up endless possibilities for eLearning developers.
Want to see it in action? Check out the video where I walk through the entire process, from generating the accordion with v0.dev to embedding it in Storyline and celebrating with some fireworks!
Ready to take your Storyline interactions to the next level? Give v0.dev a try and see how easy it is to bring your ideas to life.