Writing Conversations for eLearning
In this post, I’ll explain how to write conversations for eLearning. This style of conversation-driven eLearning uses two characters.
Instructional Design
How to Start Creating Conversation-Driven eLearning
Instead of using a single narrator, try letting learners listen in on two characters by creating conversation-driven elearning.
One Large Branching Scenario or Multiple Smaller Ones?
Is it better to have a single, large branching scenario or a series of smaller scenarios? It depends on the audience and skills.
Branching Scenario Prototype in Twine
I built this branching scenario prototype in Twine, a free, open source tool for creating nonlinear stories.
Questions to Ask SMEs for Branching Scenarios
Use this list of questions to ask SMEs about desired behaviors, mistakes, and consequences to write branching scenarios.
40+ Instructional Design and eLearning Books
40+ book recommendations on instructional design, eLearning, learning and psychology research, gamification, visual design, and more
DevLearn DDX 2020: Week 2 Recap
DevLearn DDX was a complete online conference experience. Read my key takeaways from the sessions I attended in week 2.
How to Write Alternate Paths
After writing the ideal path for a branching scenario, write the mistakes and consequences. These create the alternate paths in the scenario.
What to Write First in Branching Scenarios
When writing branching scenarios, it’s easiest to draft the ideal path from start to finish first, before writing mistakes and consequences.
Planning a Branching Scenario
This is my process for planning before writing a branching scenario, including creating a summary, outline, and list of mistakes.