Ninja Tropic

MARCH 27, 2025

Use microlearning, scenarios, and interactivity to maintain engagement and improve retention. Evaluate Authoring Tools and Platforms Use assessments, simulations, and tracking tools to measure training effectiveness. Level 2: Interactive eLearning Includes branching scenarios, custom graphics, and animated elements.

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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?

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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. Can’t attend live?

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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

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

MARCH 1, 2022

iSpring isn’t as common of an elearning development tool as Storyline or Captivate, especially in the US. However, the iSpring Suite 10 includes TalkMaster , a Dialog Simulation tool that works very smoothly for creating branching scenarios. Try the branching scenario. Branching structure.

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APRIL 12, 2017

An interaction is a learning activity where an individual is presented with a problem or scenario, and must work to achieve an outcome or goal. Articulate 360 has many tools available to assist you in crafting your interactions, and in encouraging your learners to interact with their computer screens. Great question! Welcome back!

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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

AUGUST 30, 2022

Earlier this year, I ran a pilot of a new course, Build Your Branching Scenario. That’s 1 hour to attend the live session plus 4 hours of working on your scenario. In the course, we use Twine for writing branching scenarios (with an option to publish the final product in Twine or migrate to another authoring tool).

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Technically, none of these posts published this year are in my top 10 (which is all evergreen content that has had more time to build links etc.). Build a Branching Scenario in Google Forms. Can you build a branching scenario in Google Forms? Twine Makes Branching Scenarios Easier.

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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. This is your chance! Interested? Register now!

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In this article, well explore why works, how to use it effectively, and tools to bring it to life in your eLearning initiatives. Promote Behavioral Change : By illustrating real-life scenarios, storytelling helps employees visualize the consequences of their decisions, encouraging better behavior and decision-making.

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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. 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).

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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

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. Building on the example from my previous post, a course on screening potential consulting clients, I have a process with 4 steps. Do you write the endings first?

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2022

Every year, Jane Hart collects and analyzes lists of top 10 tools for learning. Some of these are my personal learning tools; others are what I use to create learning for others. You can vote for your top 10 tools for learning until August 25, 2022. I use these tools for creating learning experiences for others.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Jiani Wu interviewed me for her new MAGICademy podcast about scenario design. We discussed scenario-based learning, strategies to integrate AI, and the effectiveness of scenarios for teaching complex skills. When designing branching scenarios, it’s important to focus on specific behaviors and provide realistic feedback.

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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 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

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. Does it make sense? Is it immersive?

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If I want more analysis, I use the online Word Count Tools. While some of that was likely deliberately controversial to generate traffic, the discussion raised some important points. Sometimes, we perceive a disconnect between research and practice. In my work, research isn’t just for “fun” or a side project. Assessments.

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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

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. We construct our understanding in context, building and elaborating schema over time. Patterns, Examples, and Tips for eLearning Scenarios. tags: branching.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 8, 2023

This post includes links on character images and other illustrations, AI image editing tools and tips, Twine, scenario examples and tools, and instructional design skills. These characters might work in some scenarios, but they don’t have facial expressions.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2024

This post includes links related to prompting tips for working with AI, AI tools, freelancing, and neuroscience myths. 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. Prompting an LLM is just the beginning.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 19, 2024

I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. Note that Hadiya isn’t talking about the “hero’s journey” or some other overarching classic structure here (which I often find more problematic than helpful for scenario-based learning, especially branching scenarios).

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 9, 2023

This post includes benchmarks for speaker fees, some interesting AI tools, a source for L&D mentors, career tips, and resources for improving writing skills. AI tools for photos, websites, and more AI Tools Directory A directory of AI tools with search capability and categorization. Find Out Here!

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This post includes research on stories and memory, games for learning, scenario-based learning, a definition of LXD, and a few AI image tools. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. This was created in Playground.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This post includes links to four AI tools, visual and UI design, predictions and trends for L&D in 2024, scenarios and simulations, and Articulate Rise. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. AI tools What AI Tools are Instructional Designers Using? Currently in closed beta.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2022

This post includes links on accessibility and disability, outreach emails for freelancers, the importance of failure in learning, branching scenarios, and more. While there are lots of tools for creating color palettes, this is the first one I have seen that so clearly notes the accessibility of different combinations.

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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

MAY 11, 2021

Week 1 of the Learning Solutions Digital Experience (LSDX 2021) has been a lot about new tools, so this post includes links to some of these new tools and resources. While Nick’s team does a lot of custom HTML5 development, I wonder if that would be possible with some of the authoring tools by editing the js file.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 17, 2021

It has been several years since I last added my top 10 tools for learning as part of Jane Hart’s annual survey. Some of these are my personal learning tools; others are what I use to create learning for others. You can vote for your top 10 tools for learning until August 26. Work: Creating learning experiences for others.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 16, 2019

The links and resources in this post include collections of research, specific research on retrieval practice, an overview of learning theories, H5P’s new branching scenario option, and a widget for changing the colors in the Storyline modern player. Tools: H5P and Storyline. tags: branching scenarios h5p tools e-learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 9, 2024

I’ll also share a few slides from the first branching scenario I wrote. I had to build the skills of getting what I needed from others rather than just from my own brain. Searching for a job I had been working as a corporate software trainer for about 2 years when I was laid off in July, 2003.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While this is about making more complex games in Twine, much of this could apply to building more complex branching scenarios and simulations too. 6 Things Video Games Can Teach You About Writing Engaging Scenarios – E-Learning Heroes. Tips for writing engaging scenarios, plus examples from specific games.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 27, 2024

Every year, Jane Hart collects and analyzes lists of top 10 tools for learning. Some of these are my personal learning tools; others are what I use to create learning for others. You can vote for your top 10 tools for learning until August 30, 2024. My list of top ten tools below isn’t ranked.

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