How to Review Multi-Language SCORM Courses Online (Articulate Storyline Guide)

Reviewing SCORM or Storyline courses can be difficult when stakeholders must download files or install LMS players. This guide shows how to review multilingual SCORM courses online, switch languages, and leave precise feedback directly on slides — without downloads or technical setup 🚀

💡 How zipBoard Handles Language Paths?

zipBoard does not create or modify language paths. It simply respects whatever navigation you have defined in Storyline.

If a learner can switch languages inside your Storyline course, your reviewers can do the exact same thing in zipBoard. This ensures that the review experience perfectly mirrors the final learner experience.

🛠️How to Publish Storyline for Multi-Language Review

To support a seamless multilingual review, your project must be uploading your SCORM file as a single, unified package rather than separate files for each language.

Setting	Requirement
Format	SCORM 1.2 or 2004
Packaging	Single unified ZIP (don't split EN, ES, FR into separate files)
Language Selector	First slide or built into the Player/Menu
Output	HTML5 enabled

💡 Pro Tip: If you regularly review multilingual courses, consider creating a reusable review workspace template to speed up future projects.

Getting your multi-language Storyline course ready for feedback is a quick, streamlined process. Follow these four steps to get started:

1️⃣ Upload your course

Create a project in zipBoard.
Drag and drop your unified SCORM .zip, or add the hosted SCORM URL.
Wait a few seconds for zipBoard to render the package.

2️⃣ Navigate and switch language

Open the file to launch the online reviewer.
Navigate the course like an end user.
Use your Storyline-built language menu (first slide or player) to switch language paths.

3️⃣ Annotate slides and capture feedback

When you find an issue or translation error, stay on the exact slide and language path.
Use the annotation tools to click on the slide and leave a comment. Each comment automatically captures a screenshot of the slide state.

Even with complex variables or dynamic HTML, zipBoard preserves the visual record so you have an indisputable audit trail for reviews and compliance.

Recommended sharing methods:

1. Primary Option: Invite by Email

Add your client as a Collaborator or Invitees.

This ensures all feedback is tied to a specific individual, eliminating "anonymous comment" confusion.

2. Alternative Option: Shareable Link

Use a shareable review link for lightweight or quick access when an account login isn't required by the client.

⚠️ Technical accuracy and troubleshooting

In complex Storyline builds (heavy layers or advanced triggers), pinpoint tags may not always map perfectly to code — that’s why zipBoard attaches a screenshot to every comment.

💡 Troubleshooting Tip: If the language menu doesn't appear when you launch the course, a quick page refresh often helps. This re-triggers the SCORM initialization and ensures the selection screen loads correctly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Do I need a separate project for each language?

A: No. If your Storyline file is published as a single SCORM package with multiple language paths, one project is enough. Reviewers can switch languages inside that project.

Q: Will zipBoard track completion status for each language track?

A: No. zipBoard is a review tool, not a production LMS. It renders courses for feedback but doesn’t record learner completion the way an LMS does.

Q: What happens to comments when I upload a new version?

A: Uploading a new SCORM version to the same project preserves version history. You can compare previous comments with the updated version to confirm fixes.

Q: Why is my language selector being skipped?

A: Check Storyline’s Resume settings. If set to “Always Resume,” the course may bypass the language selection slide and continue from the last viewed page.

Got more questions? Contact support@zipboard.co for assistance or to book a quick walkthrough.