Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I had the pleasure of doing a Q&A session on scenario-based learning with Devlin Peck recently. When to use scenarios. Are there certain topics or learning objectives that scenario-based learning would not be good for? How do you decide if you should use a branching scenario or a regular, non-branching scenario?

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 3, 2021

When would you use Twine instead of Storyline or other tools for building branching scenarios? Creating the branching structure: Twine is strongest at creating the branching structure and writing the decision paths. Revising the structure: Twine is best for revising the branching structure. Google Forms.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I’m currently working on a course on how to build a branching scenario. In the course, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step process to create a branching scenario from start to finish. In the course, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step process to create a branching scenario from start to finish.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This post includes links on Twine, storytelling, branching scenarios, freelancing costs, resources for new IDs, and recorded conference sessions. Lesson plans – Teaching with Twine. These plans are a few years old, so a few details have changed, but the overall structure makes sense. Storytelling and scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 18, 2020

A colleague asked me, “Once you and your client have agreed on a branching scenario approach, how do you get started writing it? How do you get from the broad concept of training on X topic to actually creating the scenario?” In a branching scenario, it’s not enough to know what the right behavior looks like.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

This post includes links on UX, accessibility, branching scenarios, Twine, instructional design blogs, free/freemium tools, and systems thinking. Branching scenarios and Twine. How to Create Branching Scenarios (5 Instructional Design Tips) — The Interactive Story. Rounded corners are easier on the eyes.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 4, 2023

I have given a number of presentations on scenario-based learning over the past few years. Livestream Branching Scenario Build If the video isn’t embedded above, try watching the livestream recording on YouTube. Ever wished you could peek over my shoulder while I create a branching scenario?

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

When you create branching scenarios, you probably work with SMEs. You can use this list of questions to ask SMEs to gather the information you need to write branching scenarios. ” That’s not enough for a branching scenario though. They’re the ones with the expertise, after all.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 11, 2022

My Build Your Branching Scenario course is still in development, but I can answer some questions about the program now. What does this branching scenario course include? As you progress through the course, you’ll build your branching scenario step-by-step. We’ll have 8 live, virtual sessions.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Build a Branching Scenario in Google Forms. Can you build a branching scenario in Google Forms? Twine Makes Branching Scenarios Easier. The free open source tool Twine makes planning, writing, and creating branching scenarios easier. Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 7, 2023

A few additional events are in the planning stages right now. Free webinar: Livestream Branching Scenario Build Ever wished you could peek over my shoulder while I create a branching scenario? I’m going to do a free, 1-hour livestream where I build a branching scenario and talk through my thought process.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 31, 2020

I’m also disappointed that I won’t be giving my scheduled session on Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design. I gave an online version of my planned LSCon session a few weeks ago for the Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals. Read more about scenarios. Watch the presentation.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

We talked about scenario-based learning and specifically about branching scenarios. When should branching scenarios be used in learning experiences? What are some of the challenges and limitations that designers typically come across when they’re building a branching scenario? What we discussed.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Enrollment is now open for my Build Your Branching Scenario course. Over the course of this 8-week course, you will create a branching scenario from start to finish. I’ll guide you through each step along the way, from planning and designing through writing, developing, and refining your branching scenario.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 20, 2021

Branching scenario structure. Because users make forced choices, this chat is a branching scenario. I have written before about how to use Twine to create a branching structure like this. In total, this scenario has 50 passages in Twine. The story format controls all of the formatting and technical features.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Most of the time, our discussions related to scenario-based learning. Scenarios and storytelling. Tools for Drafting and Building Branching Scenarios. Tools for Drafting and Building Branching Scenarios Podcast. Scenario-Based Learning Q&A with Devlin Peck. Scenario-Based Learning Experiences.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 13, 2023

One of the biggest challenges of creating branching scenarios is managing the complexity and keeping it from growing out of control. If you narrow your focus for branching scenarios, you can alleviate that issue. “Customer service” could mean way too many different things in different organizations. .

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 30, 2022

Earlier this year, I ran a pilot of a new course, Build Your Branching Scenario. If you sign up, you should plan to set aside 5 hours per week to complete the weekly projects. That’s 1 hour to attend the live session plus 4 hours of working on your scenario. 9 weeks long. 5 hours per week commitment.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Writing branching scenarios can be intimidating or overwhelming. In a previous post, I explained how I create an outline of the steps in the scenario. Because I did that planning in advance, I know exactly what I’m writing first: a decision where the right choice is sending the client initial screening questions.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 20, 2024

But I don’t use templates for branching scenarios, especially not for writing the scenarios and mapping out the branching structure. In fact, I don’t even create a traditional storyboard in Word or PowerPoint to draft my branching scenarios. The first decision point has three choices.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 11, 2020

Along with planning the publishing time, I block time on Thursday mornings to write blog posts. Along with planning the publishing time, I block time on Thursday mornings to write blog posts. Plan topics in advance. I’ve been blogging since late 2006, and I’m still publishing every week. Block time to write.

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Ninja Tropic

MARCH 27, 2025

Use microlearning, scenarios, and interactivity to maintain engagement and improve retention. Plan for Measurable Outcomes Selecting the right eLearning authoring tool is essential for creating effective and engaging training programs. Level 2: Interactive eLearning Includes branching scenarios, custom graphics, and animated elements.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

When we work with SMEs and stakeholders on branching scenarios, we inevitably receive feedback and requests for changes. In addition to the normal challenges of receiving feedback, editing branching scenarios can be especially complex. So how do you manage branching scenario revision requests? The question.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When I present about branching scenarios, one common question is, “How do you collect feedback on branching scenarios?” While I love how much time and effort Twine saves me in planning, writing, and prototyping branching scenarios, the review process has always been a little clunky.

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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). Enter your first text (this is usually the introduction to the scenario).

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 22, 2023

One of the most common mistakes I see in scenario-based learning is using feedback to tell learners what was right or wrong instead of showing them. Example scenario with “telling” feedback Take the following example of a branching scenario to practice counseling someone on dietary choices.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

I’ve been experimenting with using ChatGPT to draft a branching scenario. Now, I have a complete prototype scenario, “The New Hire with Attitude,” written by ChatGPT. To create the scenario, I generally prompted for one decision point or passage at a time. Note that this is a prototype.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If you’ve ever worked with a SME on scenario-based learning, you know it can sometimes be challenging. SMEs who are accustomed to working on traditional elearning may be uncomfortable or unsure how to help you write scenarios. ” I have used these three tricks for working with SMEs on branching scenarios. .”

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Presentations on Scenario-Based Learning and More : This post includes links to recordings of my presentations on scenario-based learning, as well as podcast interviews and other topics. Tools for Building Branching Scenarios : When would you use Twine, Storyline, Rise, or other tools for building branching scenarios?

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

2/5/20: ID Certificates and Master’s Degrees 2/20/20: Go Beyond Boring: Creating Scenario-Based Learning that Engages Participants 3/31/20: Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design Early April (Dates TBA): Freelancing Lessons Learned. Using scenarios can make your elearning more engaging and relevant.

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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. I share these links periodically here on my blog.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 25, 2023

How do you get paid what you’re worth as an instructional designer or elearning developer–especially as a woman? I spoke on the topic of pay equity as part of TLDC’s Women of L&D 2023 event. A number of different factors affect salaries and hourly rates, so it can be tricky to figure out what’s fair.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 26, 2022

Fast Tracking Your Branching Scenario. This was effectively “build a branching scenario in 1 day,” a compressed version of my larger branching scenario course. But, the smaller group meant we could do “show and tell” all together so we saw everyone else’s branching scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 26, 2024

Sometimes, branching scenarios need to do more than model possible interactions in a conversation. Note that the formatting works best on a tablet or larger screen (something I plan to adjust in a future version). Project status dashboard At the bottom of the branching scenario is a simulated project status dashboard.

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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. Play the scenario. Branching structure in Twine. Prototyping in Twine.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 6, 2021

Second, it can help you manage development if you need to migrate content from Twine to another development tool like Storyline. It’s not a perfect solution; I have a few improvements on my wish list. However, I have found that it saves me a significant amount of time with some of my projects. What are proofing formats? Install Illume.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 9, 2019

The links and resources in this post include learning science, patterns and tips for branching scenarios, visual design principles, and some free resources. Patterns, Examples, and Tips for eLearning Scenarios. Standard Patterns in Choice-Based Games | These Heterogenous Tasks Patterns for branching stories and games.

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