Because I specialize in scenario-based learning and combining storytelling with technology, I have written over 50 posts on these topics. If you need help creating this kind of elearning, contact me for consulting.
Examples
- Branching Scenario in Storyline
- Branching Scenario Prototype in Twine
- Storyline Interaction: Text Message with Scoring
- Articulate Rise Scenario Block Example
- Google Form Branching Scenario
- Story-Based Coaching and Mentoring Course
- Mini-Scenarios for Assessment
- Software Training with Stories
- Storytelling LMS Presentation
- E-learning That Makes You Make Tough Choices
Branching Scenarios
Planning, Designing, and Writing Branching Scenarios
- How to Get Started Writing a Branching Scenario for Learning
- Planning a Branching Scenario
- What to Write First in a Branching Scenario
- Writing Mistakes and Consequences
- Managing the Complexity of Branching Scenarios
- How Long Should We Let Learners Go Down the Wrong Path?
- Don’t Restart Scenario-Based Learning, Go Back
- Immediate and Delayed Consequences in Branching Scenarios
- When to Use Branching Scenarios
- Combining Branching Scenarios with Other Approaches
- 8 Kinds of Training Where Scenario-Based Training Works
- When Should You Avoid Branching Scenarios?
- Choosing Branching Scenarios When They Matter Most
- Branch and Bottleneck Scenario Structure
Developing and Building Branching Scenarios
- Branching Scenario Prototype in Twine
- Creating Branching Scenario Layouts
- Building a Simulated Phone Conversation in Storyline
- Building One Path in a Storyline Branching Scenario
- Branching Scenario in Storyline
- Twine Makes Branching Scenarios Easier
- Color-Coded Branching Scenario Flowchart
- Build a Branching Scenario in Google Forms
Writing Scenarios and Stories for Learning
- Make Your Stories Relevant
- Make Learners Care about Compliance Training
- What Challenges Do Your Characters Face?
- Consider 4 Cs in Scenario-Based Learning
- A Range of Options for Scenarios and Storytelling
- Scenario-Based Learning in Higher Ed
- Writing Conversations for eLearning
- Make Learning Immediately Relevant with Scenarios
Creating Characters
- Name Generators for Learning Scenarios
- Diverse Characters In Learning Scenarios
- Protagonists Should Be Like Your Learners
- What’s Your Character’s Goal?
- How to Start Creating Conversation-Driven eLearning
- Do You Need a Villain in a Learning Story?
Feedback and Assessment
- Better Feedback for Scenario-Based eLearning (Presentation)
- Show, Don’t Tell For Scenario Feedback
- Intrinsic and Instructional Feedback in Learning Scenarios
- Mini-Scenarios for Assessment
- Converting Traditional Multiple Choice Questions to Scenario-Based Questions
- Using Time as Scenario Feedback
- Feedback for Branching Scenarios
Working with Clients and SMEs
- Selling Storytelling in Learning
- Best and Worst ID Projects
- 3 Tricks for Working with SMEs on Branching Scenarios
- Objections to Stories for Learning
Research
- Benefits of Scenario-Based Learning
- Scenario-Based Learning: Why and How (Recorded presentation)
- Feedback for Branching Scenarios
Presentations and Podcasts
- Choosing Branching Scenarios When They Matter Most
- Scenario-Based Learning: Why and How
- Better Feedback for Scenario-Based eLearning
- Scenario-Based Learning Experiences Podcast Interview
- Storytelling LMS Presentation
- Scenario-Based Learning Webinar Recording
- Go Beyond Boring: Creating Scenario-based Learning That Engages Participants (Podcast)
- Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design
- Off the Cuff on Scenario-based learning
Notes and Other Ideas
These are my live blogged notes from presentations given by others about storytelling or scenario-based learning.
- Tips for Storytelling in Learning
- E-Learning with Emotional Impact
- Creating Visual Stories That Resonate
- TCC09: Engaging Students with Scenario Based Learning in Online Environments