It's time to start building!
Onboarding Module 5, Part 2 provides new Creators the opportunity to quickly build a scalable, experiential learning prototype using our fit-for-purpose tools and templates.
This is YOUR PROJECT!
The guidance given is just a starting point to help expedite your creation while you learn how to build a project using SimGate tools. Feel free to get creative!
Expected Time to Complete Module 5 Part 3: Approximately 3-5+ hours*
*Time investment will vary based on:
1) the extent to which you choose to build your DIY project prototype
2) whether you have existing course content or design docs to source from
3) your level of engagement with the provided material and supplemental resources
4) your level of tool exploration, experimentation, and expertise.
Module 5 Purpose
Where do I start? The sky is the limit with SimGate!
SimGate offers unmatched flexibility, which can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming when learning a new tool. That’s why we’ve laid out each step for you, complete with plenty of tips, templates, and resources to make your first prototype experience enjoyable and successful.
Part 2: Building Your Project
Outcome: Complete a prototype of your end-to-end learning journey, highlighting your learning, tool expertise, and understanding of experiential learning basics.
In Part 2 of this module, you will:
Step 1: Visualize what's possible for your Pages and Activities
Step 2: Start building your project using a Studio Flow Template
Step 3: Customize the key “building blocks” of your project
Final: Share your Project
Module 5 guidance is meant to:
Accelerate your design process
Provide you with templates to fast-track building a prototype
Encourage you to get creative and go beyond the basics
Allow you to experiment using SimGate's suite of tools for discovery, design, and development.
💡You may want to revisit the success criteria as you build your project: Prototype: What Does Good Look Like?
Step 1: Visualize your Pages, Activities, and Feedback
Before diving in, it’s super helpful to explore what’s possible in the tool and start envisioning how your project’s pages and activities could take shape. Regis expert designers and UX specialists created 50+ sample pages, activities, and reports in various configurations to kickstart your ideation and accelerate your in-tool development.
The Regis Page Sample Project is your ideal starting point, offering ready-made pages, activities, and reports—giving you a head start on your projects to quickly create polished, professional pages.
👀 TO DO!! View the Regis Page Sample Project for Inspiration & Best Practices.
➡ What's in it for YOU?
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➡ VIEW NOW!Explore the 50+ sample pages for quick ideas on layout, configuration, and design.
Check out this Reviewer link to take a look! Read below to see how to use these pages in your own projects!
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See something you want to use in your DIY project? Awesome!➡ HERE'S HOW:
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Step 2: Start your build with a Pre-Built Template
It’s time to start creating your learning experience! In Part 1, you decided which pre-built flow template to use as your starting point to accelerate your prototype creation. The Starter Flow Template will be the foundation upon which you will build your project.
Log in:
In a Chrome or Edge browser, use your Login and PW to access SimGate PORTAL via your unique enterprise URL.
Once logged in, follow the below steps to duplicate the Starter Flow Template project that you will use to build your prototype.
Duplicate your chosen Starter flow:
In Portal, Navigate to your project Enterprise Projects Folder
If you are on the home page, choose the All Projects button on your home page
Open the folder named: SIM FLOW SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Based on your planning in Part 1, duplicate the Starter Flow Template that aligns with your project aspirations.
Duplicate the project into your personal “My Projects” folder
Check out this video to learn how to duplicate a project: Get Started: Duplicate a Sim Flow Template
⚠️ Friendly Warning! Please DO NOT skip this duplication step and use the original Starter Flow project in your enterprise Onboarding folder to complete this module! That is the master copy that all onboarding participants need to use. If you make any changes to it, it will change the master version and could impact your colleagues's ability to successfully complete the module.
5. Rename it. To avoid confusion, always rename duplicated projects immediately!
6. Open your project in Studio.
Your Project is now ready to be customized!
👀 NOTICE: The pages and activities in these sim flows have built-in prompts to support your design efforts but are intentionally left blank of content so that you can customize them as you see fit!
Did you choose to start with ReX Beta and want to export pages and activities to Studio?
Did you choose to start with ReX Beta and want to export pages and activities to Studio?
If you decide to use ReX Beta as your starting point for prototype creation, here's an overview of the steps you'll need to follow before moving on to Step 3 in SimGate Studio!
1. Complete ReX PreRequisites Inputs
In Module 2, you experimented with ReX to collaborate and generate an in-depth topical summary covering your learner, objectives, topics, and storyline.
For your DIY project, you can use the same project you started in Module 2 or choose a new topic and target learner!
Complete all Pre-Requisites
Initial inputs
Validate and refine Rex's outputs
Then, use the Starter wire flow templates (based on learning type) to mirror your structure!
2. Complete Learning Experience Inputs
In this section, you'll choose which page and template types you want ReX to create for your wireflow
the number of activities and pages is up to you but should be made of these key elements outlined in these modules.
Follow the same cadence as the prerequisites to complete the prompts, and generate your project's content.
3. Validate and refine Rex's outputs.
Remember, ReX relies on your input! He can't work without your guidance.
4. Finalize any edits in ReX
Make sure all of your Simulation Pages are fully generated or they won't be included when you export to Studio.
5. Export your Pages and Activities to Studio
Follow these steps to quickly export your newly created activities and content with just a few clicks.
Don't forget to always use a newly created project in SimGate Studio! ReX export will override any existing states/pages.
Next - it's time to customize your project in SimGate Studio and make it your own! Move on to Step 3 below where you'll get guidance on tailoring your project in Studio.
Click the arrow to expande the section for additional guidance!
Step 3: Customize the key "building blocks" of your project!
In SimGate Studio, customize your project by editing activities, adding content, swapping around pages or templates, adding rounds, stylizing your theme, including avatars or videos, trying out the scoring model, and experimenting with feedback and branching!
Open your project in Studio and start your customizations -
the sky is the limit!!
📋 If you used a starter template, you can follow the prompts within each page of the Starter Flow to help you:
start from a fully built, fit-for-purpose wireflow
create content aligned to the page or activity type
custom build activities with realistic challenges
personalize the experience with add-ons or avatars
go beyond the set-up structure to tailor your experience
🤖 If you used ReX, you'll have a lot of content to work with and can focus on the tool capabilities to:
level up engagement
personalize the experience
provide dynamic feedback
explore branching opportunities
practice custom building activities
📚 If you want to use pages from the Regis Page Sample Project, you can use this in combination with either approach to:
quickly create polished pages
add your unique touch to the layout or content
focus on advanced features like branching, scoring, or AI integrations
💡TIP: Want to create unique pages and elevate your designs?
Follow these links to learn how to use our super versatile DIY Template, Page Builder.
Make your DIY project your own!!
You have covered a lot in onboarding, and it's not possible to remember how to do everything! Here are some articles to help you with your customizations:
Activity Templates
Activity templates' features and functionalities
Personalization
Branching
Scoring:
Reporting:
AI Avatars:
Theme Editor
Now you have the tools to get really creative!
Final step: Sharing your Project + Evaluation Meeting
Why do I have to share my project prototype?
We ask you to share it with us to see and celebrate what you've created, begin to understand your vision, learning objectives, supporting storyline/content/activities, and how you implemented features to support those learning goals SO THAT we can support you in accomplishing YOUR goals with SimGate and design.
How do I share my project prototype with Regis and Peers?
To share with Regis: Generate a "Reviewer Link" - you may recall using this feature in Module 4!
Email your link to s[email protected] before the final session so that we can review.
Finish these sentences in the body of your email:
One thing that worked really well when creating my prototype was....
One thing that was really challenging when creating my prototype was....
I estimate (guesstimate!!) that it took me approximately _____ hours to complete my Module 5 project prototype.
🌟 BONUS: Sharing with a Peer(s) is optional, but we highly encourage it! So much personal learning and a deeper understanding result from feedback :)
💡 TIP Check out this post to see all the different ways you can share your SimGate projects throughout various design phases: How To: Sharing Your Project
Final Meeting: Celebration of Success + Self-Evaluation
We believe that reflecting on your work solidifies lessons learned from the project! Your final live, virtual session will be a celebration of your new skills, sharing your experience, and conducting a self-evaluation of your project.
The loose agenda for the Success Meetings is:
Review DIY Project Prototype
Be prepared to share about your design and development process along with your personal experience!
Self & Peer Evaluation
Discuss design, reflect on your experience, share feedback
We'll use this interactive PDF “SimGate Onboarding | SELF-Evaluation Rubric” (click link to download pdf) to help you assess and refine your work, spot growth opportunities, and set personal goals for future projects based on your insights.
Open Q&A
This could be design questions, tool functionality, best practices, requested resources, or ideation on a new or existing learning project!
Set up for success
We'll share Please be thinking of what you need to feel successful to move forward in design and development with SimGate or to continue your learning.
NOTE: A Credly Badge certification requirement is to complete your DIY project prototype and join our final meeting with us! (If you are unable to attend the final meeting, please contact us ahead of time to arrange an alternate option for completion.)
Earning your Certification
Essentials of Learning Design and Development, with SimGate
Badge Overview
This badge acknowledges the successful completion of “Essentials of Learning Design and Development, with SimGate”
In this foundational course, participants explore Regis’ AI-driven, Human-centered design approach and gain skills to utilize SimGate’s tool suite for crafting practice-based, experiential learning programs.
Spanning 12-15 hrs, learners get hands-on practice to become proficient users of SimGate Studio, harness AI-supported features to accelerate design, and develop a project prototype.
Badges are issued via Credly and shareable on your social media profiles!
Earning Criteria*
The recipient of this badge will have completed:
12-15 hours of multi-modal instruction, consisting of 5 Modules and live virtual sessions.
Built a Project Prototype to gain hands-on experience applying their new skills and to demonstrate their foundational grasp of SimGate design and development skills
Conduct a self-evaluation during our final meeting with the Regis Success team.
* For those who need more time to complete their prototype and final evaluation meeting, certifications will be issued after completing these items.
What happens after certification?
Badge earners can expect the following:
Monthly "News You Can Use" Newsletter
24/7 access to our help center and resources
Formal and informal feedback opportunities & gatherings
Drop-in office hours and support
Virtual learning opportunities showcasing new features
Virtual events: User Forums, Hackathons, and more
For Contractors and Partners:
Positioned to partner with us on Services work
Extended tool and help center access so you can stay up to speed with your current learning and keep practicing
We can't wait to see what you have created!
We're truly curious about your experience, all feedback is welcome...Seriously! Good, Bad, and In-between - we eagerly want to improve this tool for you!
PLEASE reach out with your thoughts or when sharing your work! [email protected]
Thank you! Your feedback, insights, and suggestions are invaluable!
