ID & eLearning Links 4/7/20
Curated resources related to spaced learning, marketing, networking, free tools and images, and L&D skills.
Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design
Watch my presentation on Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design for tips on getting stories from SMEs, using branching structures, and more.
Working From Home during the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how people work. I have some tips based on my experiences of working from home and sharing a home office with my husband.
Go Beyond Boring: Creating Scenario-based Learning That Engages Participants (Podcast)
Listen to the recording to learn why scenario-based learning engages participants, including how to “hook” learners and draw them into the story.
Consider 4 Cs in Scenario-Based Learning
When creating scenario-based learning, consider 4 Cs: characters, context, challenge, and consequences.
Cutscenes in Branching Scenarios
Borrow from video game design to create cutscenes in branching scenarios: short scenes that move the plot forward without requiring interaction.
What Challenges Do Your Characters Face?
A story with no challenges is boring and won’t engage your learners. When we use stories for learning, the challenges should mimic the kinds of issues learners will face in their real workplace. You don’t need an evil villain in your story, but you do need obstacles to overcome.
Podcast: Instructional Design Certificate or Master’s Degree
Listen to the recording of my conversation about instructional design certificates and master’s degrees with Luis Malbas and the TLDC community.
ID and eLearning Links 2/11/20
Curated links: an extensive podcast directory, research on videos for learning, and what one teacher learned in her transition to instructional design.
Upcoming Events Spring 2020
I have several upcoming events scheduled where I will present on scenario-based learning, certifications, and lessons learned in freelancing.