What’s new at OpenSesame

Simon now writes your voiceover script for you, automatically turning slides into narration using proven instructional design principles.

Instead of figuring out what to say and how to say it, Simon takes care of the heavy lifting. It uses your slide title and content to generate a natural-sounding voiceover script based on instructional design best practices.

Once you’re happy with the script, click Create Preview to hear it in action. This means fewer steps, faster course creation, and more effective learning. No instructional design expertise required.

In just five minutes, the OpenSesame Test Course checks over 150 technical touchpoints to help you catch and fix issues before they disrupt learning.

The Test Course runs in the background, checking browser compatibility, content access, and more. It even sends a test completion to your LMS, so you can confirm reporting works.

You’ll get a downloadable report with any issues and clear steps to fix them. Run it anytime. Whether you’re launching a program, updating your platform, or troubleshooting, it helps keep setup smooth for you and your IT team.

Test the OpenSesame Test Course here.

Images now display as thumbnails, so you can scan your library visually, save time, and find what you need faster when adding images.

Instead of generic file-type icons, you’ll now see actual image previews in your media library. This makes it easy to spot the right visual without opening each file. Grid view is now the default, so thumbnails appear larger and are even easier to recognize.

Choose from a range of natural voices with authentic accents, expressive tones, and diverse speaking styles. This upgrade also improves pronunciation and cadence, giving learners space to absorb what they’ve just heard. Instead of simply reading content, the new voiceovers guide learners through your courses. This helps them focus, retain information, and stay engaged.

Getting help is now faster with our new support chat, available throughout the marketplace. Help is just one click away.

• Instant answers: Get support right when you need it.

• In-course chat: Learners can reach support directly from their training.

• Catalog chat: Available in the Resource Center at the bottom right of your screen.

Spend less time saving your work and more time creating with autosave. Your progress is now saved in real-time, so you can build content without interruptions or the risk of losing work.