Avoid This Pitfall in Conversational Writing for eLearning
We often talk about conversational writing for elearning. A conversational tone flows better in voice
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What to Write First in Branching Scenarios
Writing a branching scenario can be intimidating or overwhelming. I have found that it’s easiest to write the ideal path from start to finish first. I note decision points and sometimes draft bad choices along the way, but I don’t fully write anything else until I finish the ideal path.
Book Review: Write and Organize for Deeper Learning
Patti Shank’s latest book, Write and Organize for Deeper Learning, is a great read for
How to Get Started Writing a Branching Scenario for Learning
In a recent conversation, a colleague asked, “Once you and your client have agreed on
Do You Need a Villain in a Learning Story?
Great science fiction stories have a compelling villain that allows the heroes to be heroic. Does the same apply to storytelling for learning? Should we personify the conflict by using a villain?
ID and E-Learning Links (2/19/17)
Resources on writing principles for elearning and estimating the time to develop training
Writing Conversations for eLearning
In this post, I’ll explain how to write and structure the conversation between two characters to deliver eLearning content.
Consider 4 Cs in Scenario-Based Learning
When creating scenario-based learning, consider 4 Cs: characters, context, challenge, and consequences.
Vary Sentence Structure in Voice Over Scripts
A great voice over person can make a good script more engaging, and a great script sound fantastic. However, if the script itself is completely stiff and unnatural, there’s only so much a voice over person can do. When we talk, we naturally use a variety of sentence structures and lengths. If you want your scripts to sound conversational, use a combination of short and reasonably long sentences.
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.