Ninja Tropic

MARCH 27, 2025

Use microlearning, scenarios, and interactivity to maintain engagement and improve retention. Level 2: Interactive eLearning Includes branching scenarios, custom graphics, and animated elements. This approach not only enhances retention but also builds critical thinking skills.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 27, 2023

When you build branching scenarios in Storyline, one of the decisions you need to make is when to create new slides and when to create layers. In my work, I find that layers are effective for feedback in a gauntlet or constrained branching structure. Take a look at the structure for this scenario.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 20, 2024

I use templates for a lot of instructional design and elearning work, including design documents, storyboards, Storyline layouts and interactions. But I don’t use templates for branching scenarios, especially not for writing the scenarios and mapping out the branching structure.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

I built this branching scenario prototype in Twine , a free, open source tool for creating nonlinear stories. This scenario is moderately complex, with a total of 17 pages (or passages in Twine terminology) and 8 different endings. The ideal path has 5 decisions to reach the best conclusion. Play the scenario.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 21, 2020

That makes it perfect for creating branching scenarios. I use Twine for planning the structure, drafting the content, and building a functional prototype. Enter your first text (this is usually the introduction to the scenario). You can continue repeating this process for your entire scenario.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

After I have completed my analysis for a branching scenario , I spend time planning before I start actually writing the content. My planning includes three components: A scenario concept and summary An outline A list of mistakes. Scenario Concept and Summary. I create a summary of the scenario and the narrative.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2022

Articulate 360 (primarily Storyline). Most of the elearning content I build for clients is created in Articulate Storyline, part of the Articulate 360 suite. Storyline is fairly easy to develop with, but flexible enough to do plenty with if you’re creative. Twine is my favorite tool for creating branching scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 22, 2021

What are some strategies for managing the complexity of branching scenarios? One of the issues with branching scenarios is that you can get exponential growth. This results in 40 slides total with only 3 decisions per path, in a structure called a time cave. Plan the scenario. Make some paths shorter.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 17, 2021

Articulate 360 (primarily Storyline). Most of the elearning content I build for clients is created in Articulate Storyline, part of the Articulate 360 suite. Storyline is fairly easy to develop with, but flexible enough to do plenty with if you’re creative. Twine is my favorite tool for creating branching scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

When I completed building this branching scenario in Storyline, I ran into a couple of issues. Here’s how I built the scenario and solved those problems. Check out the completed scenario yourself. Keeping Track of Alternate Paths. The Good choices were the ideal path and previously built.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 6, 2023

This post includes links on game design, branching scenario tools and templates, ChatGPT prompts for ID, AI tools, learning science, engagement, and the “magic email” for freelancers and consultants. I think this could be adapted for branching scenarios. Register for this hands-on branching scenario session.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 27, 2024

Midjourney can create character images for scenarios. Twine Twine is my favorite tool for creating branching scenarios. After struggling to write them and make them work in linear tools, it’s amazing how much faster I can develop multiple connected paths in Twine.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2024

Prompting tips for working with AI What We Learned from a Year of Building with LLMs (Part I) A detailed article with lessons learned about working with LLMs like ChatGPT. The Magic of AI in Crafting Branching Path Scenarios for Learning and Development Tom MacDowell shares ideas on using AI to generate scenarios and images for scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 18, 2017

On reddit, someone asked how to manage the complexity of branching scenarios and keep them from growing out of control. One of the issues with branching scenarios is that you can get exponential growth. This is 40 pages total with only 3 decisions per path. Planning a Scenario. Make Some Paths Shorter.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 23, 2019

Articulate recently added a scenario block in Rise. This block is designed to create responsive branching scenarios quickly. I think the Rise scenario block works well for quick conversation simulations. Branching scenario example. Try the scenario yourself to see the finished product.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I built this branching scenario in the open source tool Twine. This scenario is moderately complex, with a total of 17 pages (or passages in Twine terminology) and 8 different endings. The ideal path has 5 decisions to reach the best conclusion. This is the map of the entire scenario. Planning a Branching Scenario.

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Spark Your Interest

MARCH 26, 2020

This course example shown on the right was an award-winning Articulate Storyline course in 2012 by Tim Buteyn. Use Branched Scenarios as a Quiz. Branched scenarios are situations where there are multiple outcomes for an action. Each time you are given a choice or a path. Experiment with Scenarios.

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Thinkdom

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By engaging learners in scenarios that mimic real-world tasks, simulations help them apply their skills confidently in their roles. Skill Development: They build both technical and critical thinking skills through interactive scenarios. This approach builds confidence and ensures continuous improvement.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

A software application used to create and publish eLearning courses , such as Articulate Storyline , Articulate Rise or Adobe Captivate. Branched Scenario. Scenario-based learning whereby the learner is required to make choices which will influence the path the course takes. Authoring Tool. Bespoke Content.

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BrightCarbon

MAY 24, 2021

In this post, we’re pivoting away from quizzes and will be using Articulate Rise to build an authentic assessment using a branching scenario. And in the next part, we’ll be looking at some even more immersive assessments in Articulate Storyline. Part 2: Building interactive PowerPoint quizzes.

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ThinkingKap Solutions

JULY 10, 2019

You’ve heard of eLearning scenarios. Creating great eLearning scenarios is more than meets the eye. Other people think eLearning scenarios are too complex and confusing to create. What Makes a Scenario GREAT? For a scenario to be truly great, it needs to be challenging. Beginning the Process.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 7, 2012

In an earlier post we looked at how to build branched scenarios for interactive elearning courses. Branched scenarios are great for simulating the types of real-world decisions a learner needs to make on the job. The Critical Path. Most elearning courses have a critical path. That’s the critical path.

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LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

It’s a five-phase framework that instructional designers use; a guideline for building effective training and learning support tools. There are many popular authoring tools to choose from, including Adobe Captivate , Articulate Storyline , Elucidat , and iSpring Pro. Branching Navigation. Learning Path. Blended Learning.

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Ninja Tropic

MARCH 19, 2025

Articulate 360 Articulate 360 is a complete eLearning suite that includes Storyline 360 and Rise 360. Storyline 360 offers a familiar, PowerPoint-like interface, making it easy for beginners while still providing powerful customization options for experienced designers. One of Articulate 360s biggest advantages is its flexibility.

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Tesseract Learning

AUGUST 17, 2020

Users can interact with the content, navigate the storyline, reveal their choices, etc. The most commonly used functionalities in interactive videos are: Branching: It allows user control and personalizes the learning by allowing different paths and skipping irrelevant content. What is Interactive Training Video?

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Arlo Training & Events Software

APRIL 10, 2025

Lets dive in 60-Second Summary The top 9 alternatives: Arlo Training Software Articulate Storyline 360 Adobe Captivate iSpring Suite Elucidat DominKnow | ONE Camtasia Easygenerator LearnWorlds What Should You Look for in Gomo Learning Alternatives? Once your inside a course, you can edit the content within any screen. Book a demo today.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In this article, we’ll explore 8 tips to facilitate the branching scenario development process. . How To Create Amazing Branching Scenarios For Online Training. Branching scenarios lead corporate learners down different paths. Branching scenarios lead corporate learners down different paths.

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Tesseract Learning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Storyline, Articulate’s fixed-pixel option, and Rise, their responsive tool, are truly separate products with completely disparate interfaces. Storyline is desktop software, while Rise is browser-based. Storyline is far, far more powerful than Rise. Storyline vs Claro: Same Power, Different Platform. Not so fast!

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

APRIL 11, 2023

Imagine this scenario: A big, well-known company contacts you and says they want to build an eLearning game to train their employees about one of their policies. There were plot holes and storylines that just didn’t make sense. When reviewing your script, follow each possible path to make sure it will make sense to the learner.

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Articulate Storyline – Great product – read my review here - yeah, they pitch it for masses and yeah they can do some things, but this is really for developers and instructional designers. Multiple learning paths or branching. Scenario builders. Notes of some nature. Gamification. What’s HOT.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

An authoring tool helps you weave interactive elementssuch as quizzes, microlearning units, pre-reading materials, scenario-based assignments, and videosinto your eLearning content, and helps improve learner engagement and training outcomes. Its PowerPoint-like environment offers both ease of use for beginners and depth for advanced users.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 5, 2019

For example, they can be defense companies involved with building jets, rockets or military equipment. Or utilities that power federal government buildings. She’s worked in academia and in the corporate world, and she has been incredibly helpful guiding us along this path. CANDEE: Government contractors are diverse.

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Enyota Learning

JULY 6, 2017

Effective online training experiences help employees bridge gaps, build necessary skill sets, and improve overall productivity. This includes building an in-depth understanding about their backgrounds, personal interests, and experience levels. Step-05: Include personalized course maps and online training paths.

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eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 20, 2013

If you want uber robust in terms of features, ProProfs is not going to offer that, but if you want to build courses quickly and easily, then it will do the trick. With the latest rage being avatars, scenario backgrounds and creating games, ITY Studio shows up and delivers in a fun way. Custom learning paths, templates.

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Thinkdom

APRIL 26, 2024

Interactive e-learning scenarios provide an exciting alternative to traditional, monotonous lectures. The advancements in AI have made it much easier to create interactive scenarios. Tools like ChatGPT and Bard can take these scenarios to the next level. What is Scenario-based learning?

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Adobe Captivate

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Scenario Based Learning (SBL) is used extensively as a learner strategy in online learning. Not only does it provide high learner engagement as scenarios depict real life situations making them relatable, it also provides a safe environment to practice and understand consequences of their action. What is Scenario Based Learning (SBL)?

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 26, 2018

Simulations, branching scenarios, and other interactive online training tools also serve as great qualitative assessments. Focus on a specific skill, then create a storyline and memorable characters. Timed Decision-Making Branching Scenarios. Social Media Team Building Tips. Qualitative Self-Assessments.

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