Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 21, 2022

In the pilot of my Build Your Branching Scenario course, several participants picked DEI topics as the focus for their branching scenarios. However, DEI topics pose some particular challenges for training, especially for branching scenarios. First of all, DEI training is very challenging to do well.

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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.

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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. What problems do users report?

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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

MAY 24, 2022

This post includes links on UX, accessibility, branching scenarios, Twine, instructional design blogs, free/freemium tools, and systems thinking. Rounded corners on cards and buttons can be helpful to users for differentiating between items and recognizing what is clickable. Guidelines for writing good alt text.

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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. What additional resources are included?

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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. Free Twine Template | Vanya Writes. Storytelling and scenarios. What are the downsides to using stories for training and development? Twine in higher ed. Twine template.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Much of my work as an instructional designer involves writing–and we have a lot of research to guide us on how to write to support learning. Much of my work as an instructional designer involves writing–and we have a lot of research to guide us on how to write to support learning. What does that mean?

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 30, 2022

Earlier this year, I ran a pilot of a new course, Build Your Branching Scenario. Based on the feedback from the first cohort, I’m making some course updates for cohort 2. The pilot version of the course was 8 weeks long, but this time I’m adding an extra week for writing. 9 weeks long. Updates to Twine.

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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

APRIL 20, 2021

I built the sample below in a little less than 2 hours, almost all of which was actually writing the conversation and choices. Try it yourself to get an idea of what’s possible. Branching scenario structure. Because users make forced choices, this chat is a branching scenario. Trialogue format.

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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. A few additional events are in the planning stages right now.

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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. What you’ll learn.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 12, 2022

This post includes links on writing branching scenarios, free tools, content curation, xAPI, and getting started in Storyline. Writing branching scenarios. Does writing style change how learners perceive choices in a branched scenario? Learningworld Design. Miranda Verswijvelen.

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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. Cathy Moore’s post, What’s the real cost of eye candy? ,

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 29, 2020

What does an instructional designer do? Over the years, many people have asked me what an instructional designer does and how to get into the field. Build a Branching Scenario in Google Forms. Can you build a branching scenario in Google Forms? Can you build a branching scenario in Google Forms?

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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

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

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

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). Sam Kabo Ashwell.

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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. Read what past participants say about the course plus learn about the opportunities for practice and personalized feedback. What past participants have said. What would someone gain from taking this course?”

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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 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

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

JANUARY 21, 2020

That makes it perfect for creating branching scenarios. First, download and install Twine. (If The first time you open the application, click Tell Me More for help. The screenshot below shows some of the existing stories, but this will be empty the first time you use Twine.). Getting started with Twine.

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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. A writing prompt tool to generate two characters, a setting, situation, theme, and character action. Games built in Twine.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 16, 2024

You can also listen to my past podcast interviews on scenario-based learning, instructional design careers, and more. You can also listen to my past podcast interviews on scenario-based learning, instructional design careers, and more. The post AI Right Now: Mindset to Learn Podcast appeared first on Experiencing Elearning.

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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

AUGUST 23, 2022

Some of these are my personal learning tools; others are what I use to create learning for others. Twine is my favorite tool for creating branching scenarios. After struggling to write them and make them work in linear tools, it’s amazing how much faster I can develop multiple connected paths in Twine. Affinity Designer.

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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. Drawbacks of 4 options.

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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? As an individual, I think getting paid what you’re worth starts by knowing the benchmarks and understanding what others are paid for similar roles. I also talked about how to advocate for yourself.

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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. Branching structure.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

.” We spoke about instructional design, engagement, scenario-based learning, and authoring tools. In your opinion, how can you increase learning impact through scenario-based learning? When is the best time to utilize Branching Scenarios? When is the best time to utilize Branching Scenarios?

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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

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. Beginning speakers, or those just establishing a brand with their first book, might earn $5,000–$10,000. Speaker fees How Much Should You Charge for a Speech?

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 14, 2023

This post includes links on growth mindset, an AI tool for instructional design, branching scenarios, accessibility, and a magazine issue with elearning articles by multiple prominent authors. However, even their provided example has significant problems (weak objectives, low-level multiple choice questions, a truly terrible scenario).

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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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