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In a previous post , we looked at some ways to helppeople learn from their mistakes in branching scenarios. How can we do the same thing in the much more limited world of the mini-scenario? Mini-scenarios are far easier to write than branching scenarios, but they can be limited.
By Cathy Moore In a previous post , we looked at some ways to helppeople learn from their mistakes in branching scenarios. How can we do the same thing in the much more limited world of the mini-scenario? Mini-scenarios are far easier to write than branching scenarios, but they can be limited.
A mini-scenario. When should you go to the trouble of designing a branching scenario? First, you might not need a branching scenario. Most of the time, a one- or two-scene mini-scenario does the job fine. For that, consider using a branching scenario. Let’s look at some examples.
You want people to practice making decisions in a situation that has grey areas — that’s perfect territory for a scenario. But what type of scenario do you need? Will a one-scene mini-scenario be enough, or do you need to invest the (considerable!) time in creating a branching scenario?
Let’s say I’m in your branching scenario, and I’ve made a not-great choice. Can I go back and change my decision, or do I have to continue in the story, looking for ways to recoverfrom my mistake? First, identify why I make mistakes on the job. First, identify why I make mistakes on the job.
By Cathy Moore You want people to practice making decisions in a situation that has grey areas -- that's perfect territory for an elearning scenario. But what type of scenario do you need? Will a one-scene mini-scenario be enough, or do you need to invest the (considerable!) time in creating a branching scenario?
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