Because I specialize in scenario-based learning and combining storytelling with technology, I have written over 70 posts on these topics. If you need help creating this kind of elearning, contact me for consulting.
Contents
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- Examples of Scenarios and Stories for Learning
- Branching Scenario from Start to Finish
- More on Branching Scenarios
- Developing with Twine
- Writing Scenarios and Stories for Learning
- Creating Characters
- Feedback and Assessment
- Working with Clients and SMEs
- Research
- Presentations and Podcasts
- Book Reviews
Examples of Scenarios and Stories for Learning
- Branching Scenario in Storyline
- Branching Scenario Prototype in Twine
- Storyline Interaction: Text Message with Scoring
- How I Built a Chat Simulation in 2 Hours
- Articulate Rise Scenario Block Example
- Google Form Branching Scenario
- iSpring Dialog Simulation
- Story-Based Coaching and Mentoring Course
- Storytelling LMS Presentation
Branching Scenarios
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Branching Scenario from Start to Finish
This series of posts explains my process of creating a branching scenario from start to finish.
- How to Get Started Writing a Branching Scenario for Learning
- Planning a Branching Scenario
- What to Write First in a Branching Scenario
- How to Write Alternate Paths
- 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
More on Branching Scenarios
Branching structure
- 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
- Branch and Bottleneck Scenario Structure
- One Large Branching Scenario or Multiple Smaller Ones?
- How Long Should a Branching Scenario Be?
- Narrow Your Focus for Branching Scenarios
When to use 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
- Training with Branching Scenarios
Development and tools
- Comparing Tools for Building Branching Scenarios
- Branching Scenarios in Storyline: Layers or Slides?
- Time to Create Branching Scenarios
- Build a Branching Scenario in Google Forms
- Articulate Rise Scenario Block Example
- Storyline Interaction: Text Message with Scoring
- iSpring Dialog Simulation
- Voice Over and Video in Branching Scenarios
Developing with Twine
Twine is a free, open-source tool for creating interactive fiction and nonlinear games. It’s also one of my favorite tools for creating branching scenarios for elearning.
- Twine Makes Branching Scenarios Easier
- Branching Scenario Prototype in Twine
- Harlowe Story Format for Twine
- How I Built a Chat Simulation in 2 Hours
- Twine Chatbot Improvements
- Visual Design for Scenarios in Twine
- How to Use Conditional Feedback in Twine Scenarios
- Illume Proofing Format for Twine
- Creative Solutions with Twine Presentation
- Color-Coded Branching Scenario Flowchart
- Twine 2.4.1 First Impressions
Writing Scenarios and Stories for Learning
- How to Use AI to Write Scenarios
- 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
- Scenarios for Boring Training Topics
- Is Storytelling Overkill for Elearning?
- Software Training with Stories
- DEI Training and Branching Scenarios
- Better to Write in Second or Third Person for Scenarios?
- Two Tips for Writing Dialogue (With Examples!)
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
- Questions to Ask SMEs for Branching Scenarios
- Selling Storytelling in Learning
- Best and Worst ID Projects
- 3 Tricks for Working with SMEs on Branching Scenarios
- Objections to Stories for Learning
- Branching Scenario Revision Requests
Research
- Benefits of Scenario-Based Learning
- Scenario-Based Learning: Why and How (Recorded presentation)
- Feedback for Branching Scenarios
Presentations and Podcasts
- Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design
- 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)
- L&D and D&D: Learning and Role Playing Games
- Creative Solutions with Twine Presentation
- Interview on Storytelling for L&D
- Tools for Drafting and Building Branching Scenarios Podcast
Book Reviews and Other Notes
These are my live blogged notes from presentations given by others about storytelling or scenario-based learning.