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 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. As with any training project, the first step is identifying what behavior you want to change. Identify the desired behavior.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I’m currently working on a course on how to build a branching scenario. It’s a blended course, with a combination of live virtual training, reading, and weekly practice activities. 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 2, 2021

This post includes links on Twine, storytelling, branching scenarios, freelancing costs, resources for new IDs, and recorded conference sessions. Storytelling and scenarios. What are the downsides to using stories for training and development? Create a Branching Scenario in 7 Steps – jamie billingham.

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Ninja Tropic

MARCH 27, 2025

Organizations invest in training to improve performance, boost skills, and drive business goals. Custom eLearning content ensures your learners receive training that fits their needs and keeps them engaged. Identify Your Training Objectives Before developing eLearning, define what you want to achieve.

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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?” At the end of the training, what do you want people to do differently?

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2022

DEI Training and Branching Scenarios : DEI training is hard to do effectively. Creating branching scenarios for DEI training poses some challenges, but also potential solutions. The landing page for all of my storytelling and scenarios posts rounds out the top 5 by views.

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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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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Lets face itmost corporate training programs are boring. Storytelling in corporate training does exactly that. By turning training content into a compelling narrative with relatable and memorable stories, companies can improve knowledge retention, boost engagement, and inspire employees to take action.

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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 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

If you want a job creating soft skills training, create customer service samples. If you love software training, create that kind of samples. Build a Branching Scenario in Google Forms. Can you build a branching scenario in Google Forms? Twine Makes Branching Scenarios Easier. Bonus: Top Pages.

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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

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

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 would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning more about branching scenarios.

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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

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If you’re not active in L&D Twitter, you might have missed the big debate recently about whether and how research is relevant to the work of instructional designers and corporate training professionals. Technical writing is usually designed for finding information, where training is designed for learning. Conversational tone.

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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! This is an experiment.

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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. Hello Sophie, My company has 4 classroom training courses we’d like to convert to online. Do you write the endings first? Should you write all the mistakes first?

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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

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

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

JULY 16, 2024

We also started with some of my career history and how I got started in training and instructional design. You can also listen to my past podcast interviews on scenario-based learning, instructional design careers, and more. In season 2 of her podcast, Joanie is highlighting a series of interviews about AI and how it affects our field.

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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

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

When someone mentions scenario-based learning, do you automatically think of complex branching scenarios? While that’s one way to implement scenarios (and a very effective one!), Some of these options can work for both elearning and instructor-led training. Mini-Scenarios. Provided Examples.

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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 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

OCTOBER 25, 2022

These aren’t learning or training games, but it’s useful to look at games outside of L&D for ideas on game mechanics, look and feel, choice writing, and other elements of games. This could be a fun way to start scenarios if you’re feeling stuck. Games built in Twine. Top games made with Twine – itch.io.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 25, 2023

“ Writing Scenarios: Compelling Characters and Distinctive Dialogue ” at the Learning Solutions Conference in Orlando, FL. “ Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design ” Free webinar through Training Mag Network. I also talked about how to advocate for yourself.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 19, 2019

Branching scenarios are great. Branching scenarios are perfect when you want to show a series of decisions, where the consequences of each decision determine what choices are available next. That means a branching scenario is overkill. A one-question mini-scenario is probably better. Looking for More?

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 26, 2024

Sometimes, branching scenarios need to do more than model possible interactions in a conversation. For some complex skills, we’re training people to make tradeoffs between different factors. Project status dashboard At the bottom of the branching scenario is a simulated project status dashboard.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 30, 2020

Short sims are similar to branching scenarios and simulations, but with some specific characteristics. That gives them a depth that many other scenarios lack. ” A lot of the training we do really only provides “awareness”: just sharing information. What are Short Sims? Case studies and practical tips.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 6, 2021

If you’ve ever built a branching scenario, especially a larger one like that, you know how hard it is to keep track of which slides have been built, and which ones still need to be developed. 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

APRIL 11, 2023

This post includes links on the gender pay gap, accessibility for videos, useful tools, and creating branching scenarios. Branching scenarios Role-Play Training – Insights From Clark Aldrich A lengthy article from Clark Aldrich on how to create Short Sims or branching role-play training.

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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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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. Workplace training can be dry and boring, leaving participants disengaged.

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