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. Alt Text – Moz.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2022

I recently got a question from a reader about how long a branching scenario should be. Specifically, she was asked to create a very large branching scenario, and wanted to know how feasible that would be. I would love your expertise on whether you think a 45-min branching scenario sim in [Storyline] is too long.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Instructional designers and training managers sometimes ask me, “How do I train SMEs to write better branching scenarios?” I believe SMEs shouldn’t write branching scenarios. I genuinely don’t think it’s a subject matter expert’s job to write a full branching scenario.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A reader asked, “Should you include voice over and video in branching scenarios?” ” Most of the time, I don’t use voice over or videos for branching scenarios because it adds a lot of complexity to the development and revision. ” Risks of including multimedia. Stable content.

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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. This post includes lesson plans for teaching students how to use Twine, either in a single 50-minute session or in two days with extra time for practicing in the tool.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2022

It’s that time of year when I look back to the most popular posts by views over the entire year of 2022. My Top 10 Tools for Learning 2022 : These are my top 10 tools for learning in 2022, both professionally creating learning for others and personally for my own learning. Top 5 new blog posts of 2022.

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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.

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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

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?” ” The short answer is to “begin with the end in mind.”

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Ninja Tropic

MARCH 27, 2025

The Custom eLearning Content Development Services Guide Creating eLearning content isnt just about putting information online. Use microlearning, scenarios, and interactivity to maintain engagement and improve retention. Level 2: Interactive eLearning Includes branching scenarios, custom graphics, and animated elements.

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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? These sessions will include presentations, demos, and time for questions. Instructional designers who want to create a branching scenario.

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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 5, 2019

One of the challenges of branching scenarios is that you can generate so many options and paths that it quickly becomes unwieldy. A branch and bottleneck scenario structure is one strategy for keeping the complexity manageable. Branch and Bottleneck. Traditional Branching (Time Cave).

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Time Estimates for eLearning Development. How long will it take to create this elearning?” It’s important to estimate the effort and time required for different tasks. If you need to create samples, use this list to jump start your brainstorming. If you love software training, create that kind of samples.

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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.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Enrollment is now open for Build Your Branching Scenario , with the next cohort starting Tuesday, September 13. I recently completed the 8-week Building Your Branching Scenario course. I’m looking forward to applying what I learned to create more engaging eLearning courses. Why enroll in this course?

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 21, 2020

The free open source tool Twine is designed for creating nonlinear stories. That makes it perfect for creating branching scenarios. The first time you open the application, click Tell Me More for help. Click the +Story button to create a new file. Creating the structure. Getting started with Twine.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 7, 2023

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. I’ll demonstrate how I create challenges and choices.

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2021

All 5 of these posts have been viewed over 500 times. How I Built a Chat Simulation in 2 Hours : See how I built a simple chat simulation in a few hours using Twine and the Trialogue story format to create a forced choice chat simulation. In fact, all of these posts have been viewed over 5,000 times this year.

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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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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Stories create emotional connections, making it easier for learners to recall key concepts. Promote Behavioral Change : By illustrating real-life scenarios, storytelling helps employees visualize the consequences of their decisions, encouraging better behavior and decision-making. Storytelling in corporate training does exactly that.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 1, 2022

However, the iSpring Suite 10 includes TalkMaster , a Dialog Simulation tool that works very smoothly for creating branching scenarios. The tool has some limitations, but it’s very efficient for creating branching scenarios with conversations. Try the branching scenario.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 11, 2020

I aim to publish every Tuesday morning, with emails going out either Tuesdays or Wednesdays depending on the exact publishing time. I aim to publish every Tuesday morning, with emails going out either Tuesdays or Wednesdays depending on the exact publishing time. Block time to write. It helps to have a consistent time.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 2, 2019

Branching scenarios are great, but when are they worth the time and effort required to create them? Read all of my posts about Storytelling and Scenarios. The post Choosing Branching Scenarios When They Matter Most appeared first on Experiencing eLearning.

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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’m also disappointed that I won’t be giving my scheduled session on Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design. Watch the presentation. What you’ll learn.

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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. Games need to be fun. Does it make sense?

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

I may not spend a lot of time reading peer-reviewed journals, but nearly everything I do includes some practical application of research. Essentially, any time you do instructional writing (scripts, online text, instructions, etc.), you have an opportunity to create something informed by research. Conversational tone.

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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

JANUARY 7, 2020

When you create branching scenarios, each decision point provides learners with multiple choices. How many options do you need to provide in a branching scenario? I sometimes see branching scenarios where the instructional designer has created 4 choices for each decision.

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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

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. It’s the easiest to understand and manage.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2022

Some of these are my personal learning tools; others are what I use to create learning for others. These tools aren’t ranked, but they are categorized based on whether I use them to create learning for others or as a tool for my own personal development. Work: Creating learning experiences for others. PowerPoint.

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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

MARCH 26, 2024

Sometimes, branching scenarios need to do more than model possible interactions in a conversation. Similarly, if you’re managing a project, you have to weigh the tradeoffs of cost, time, and quality. Similarly, if you’re managing a project, you have to weigh the tradeoffs of cost, time, and quality.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 26, 2022

Fast Tracking Your Branching Scenario. Fast Tracking Your Branching Scenario. I led a pre-conference workshop for the first time this year. This was effectively “build a branching scenario in 1 day,” a compressed version of my larger branching scenario course.

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