Each course or lesson can include a mix of elements. You can drag and drop different content types to add explanations, examples, or practice activities. Each element has a specific role in presenting information and supporting different learning needs.
The following image shows the elements of the WalkMe Learning Arc.
The elements are described in detail as follows:
- Text: Add written content to explain ideas, give instructions, or share context.
- Image: Upload or insert an image to support our message visually.
- Video: Use the video element to record yourself and deliver content in a more dynamic way.
- Screen Recording: Show a step-by-step recording of a process or workflow.
- Simulation: Let users practice a process in an interactive, guided environment.
- Self Check: Add a short quiz to help users test their understanding.
- Embedded Content: Insert external resources, such as websites, apps, or tools, directly into our lesson.
- Attachment: Provide downloadable files like PDFs or guides.
- SAP Enable Now: Add transitioned SAP Enable Now content.
Adding an Element
There are two ways to add an element to the page:
- Drag and drop the element from the elements panel onto:
The main canvas.
A spot in the layers panel.
- Click + Add Element in the main canvas.
Watch the video to learn how to add elements to your WalkMe Learning Arc.
Once an element has been added, additional configurations will need to be made.
Each element and its use is described as follows:
Text Element
Use the text element for adding headings, paragraphs, lists, and links to the content.
After adding the text element, use the toolbar to edit and adjust it. Click inside the text field and type the content and adjust using the toolbar to apply the following formats and actions:
Text style: Headline, subheading, paragraph, preformatted.
Format text: Bold (B), Italic (I), Underline (U).
Link: Add a hyperlink.
Lists: Bulleted list or numbered list.
Alignment: Left, center, right.
AI creation: Generate other elements from the text.
Hide: Keeps the element hidden from learners but still available in the background.
Delete: Remove the element.
Image Element
Use the image element to add visual context to our lessons.
Choose one of the following options to add an image:
Drag & drop the file into the placeholder.
Insert from Assets: Select an image from our learning assets.
Upload from Device: Choose a file from our computer.
Video Element
Use the video element to record ourselves and deliver content in a more dynamic way.
Choose one of the following options to add a video:
Drag & drop the file into the video element.
Insert from Assets: Select a video from our learning assets.
Upload from Device: Choose a file from our computer.
Record: Capture a new video.
Screen Recording Element
Use the screen recording element to show a step-by-step view of a process or workflow. We can record yourself, our screen, or both.
Choose one of the following options to add a screen recording:
Drag & drop the file into the screen recording element.
Insert from Assets: Select a screen recording from our learning assets.
Record: Capture a new screen recording.
Simulation Element
Use the simulation element to let users practice a process in an interactive, guided environment. Record a digital workflow and turn it into a hands-on learning experience, where learners can either click through the steps or watch the process.
We can add a simulation in two ways:
Click Insert from Assets to use an existing simulation.
Click Record to create a new one.
Self-Check Element
The self-check element lets us add a quiz-style question so learners can test their understanding. Self-Checks are for practice only and don’t need to be passed.
The default question type in a self-check is Single/Multiple.
Click the Settings icon at the top right of the element.
In the Question Settings panel on the right, select a different Question Type.
Provide the required fields for the selected type.
Turn on Retry to let learners immediately try again after answering a question, without seeing the correct answer (optional).
Embedded Content Element
Use the embedded content element to embed documents or third-party content directly in the lesson.
Choose one of the following options to add embedded content:
Insert from Assets: Select embedded content from our learning assets.
Upload from Device: Choose a file from our computer.
Add Embedded Content: Enter the embed code or file link.
Attachment Element
Use the attachments element to add downloadable files such as PDFs or PowerPoint presentations.
Choose one of the following options to add attachments:
Drag & drop the file into the attachment element.
Insert from Assets: Select attachments from our learning assets.
Upload from Device: Choose a file from our computer.
SAP Enable Now Element
Use the SAP Enable Now content element to insert content transitioned from SAP Enable Now.
Click Select from transitioned Enable Now content.
The SAP Enable Now content popup will open.
Select the workspace from the dropdown.
Choose the content item to insert.
Click Preview (optional).
Click Insert.
Note
AI Generation is only available to AI customers.
You can use AI to generate new elements based on content we’ve already added to our lesson. This helps speed up content creation and keeps our lessons consistent.
There are two options to generate content:
Generate from the Element in the Toolbar
If you're selecting an element in the main canvas, you'll have to:
Click the AI icon that appears.
Depending on the element, the panel displays the available generation actions:
Generate Text
Generate Image
Generate Video
Generate Self Check
The new element will be added directly below the selected one.
Open AI Creation Panel
If you're selecting an existing element in the main canvas, you'll have to:
Click the AI icon in the toolbar.
At the bottom of the AI menu, click Open AI Creation.
The AI Creation panel opens on the right side of the screen.
Depending on the element, the panel displays the available AI actions.
Use the text field to refine your prompt or suggestion.
Insert the generated content into the main canvas.
The Learning Assets page is a builder's central hub for managing and reusing media and simulation files across all learning content. It helps them keep content organized, avoid duplicate uploads, and maintain consistency across lessons and courses. Assets stored here can be added to microlearning units, courses, quizzes, and simulations. Any file a builder uploads, whether from a course or directly on the page, will appear in the assets library for easy access.
Now that you can author content in WalkMe Learning Arc, let’s build on that skill by creating Simulations.