Storytelling In eLearning

June 25, 2018

ARG Story Structure: The Hero’s Journey In Game-Based Training

The story in an ARG created for corporate training can help to create structure as well as change direction in gameplay. The monomyth, or hero's journey, is a complex narrative pattern that has been established as the primary way in which stories have been structured from mythology to modern day movies.

by Andy Petroski

June 13, 2018 | Sponsored

The Time Traveler's Journey: Re-Living Historical Events Through Immersive Scenarios - Part 2

This article is a continuing exploration of immersive scenario learning. Part I was published as a Pulse Article in LinkedIn in Oct. 2016. In Part II, we look at a specific historical scenario called the Manhattan Project and how it might be designed into a course.

by Ken Turner(LION)

June 5, 2018

Story-Based Learning: How Good Storytelling In eLearning Can Engage Learners In A Meaningful Way

The impact of good stories in eLearning or any form of learning need not be emphasized more thanks to their successful adoption over the years. In this article, I will share few examples of good storytelling in the context of eLearning.

by Suresh Kumar DN

May 21, 2018

Alternate Reality Game Design: Story And Player Types

An ARG is built around player goals and objectives, but is often fueled by the story. The depth and breadth of the story and the importance of the story to the player may vary throughout the ARG. But, there’s no doubt that the storyline is what makes ARGs different from other learning formats.

by Andy Petroski

May 17, 2018

From Storytelling To Scenario Writing: A Mindful Approach...

Real-life scenarios are one of the most sought-after aspects of the learning industry today. However, due to lack of conscientious details, we apparently lose the purpose of a scenario in a course. Do we need taps or control points while we 'go gaga' over the real-life examples? Let's discuss...

by Sunanda Dey

May 7, 2018

What Is Worth Learning?

What is worth learning? Spring this question in your next meeting and watch the sparks fly! There are several traps (opportunities?) hidden inside this question. We’ll unpack some of them here, so you can use them as opportunities instead of watching them hijack your next meeting or project.

by Lubos Janoska

April 13, 2018

Ways To Achieve Employee Engagement Using Corporate Storytelling

Discover the benefits of storytelling and ways you can incorporate different aspects of it, including role practicing, into your employee training for more employee engagement and useful insights.

by David Peterson

April 10, 2018

3 Elements Of Good Storytelling: From Game Of Thrones To Adult Learning

From a campfire in a primeval forest to binging on Netflix, we process and understand our world and ourselves through the narratives we tell. We naturally gravitated toward storytelling as a vital tool in learning. But what can we—as learning professionals—learn from the great storytellers?

by Lubos Janoska

April 3, 2018 | Sponsored

3 Modern eLearning Examples To Be Inspired By

The eLearning industry is incredibly fast-paced—sometimes, it can be hard to keep up. However, these 3 examples demonstrate modern approaches to learning, based on empathy, personalization, and curation. Discover the big results they can deliver and feel inspired for your next project.

by Steve Penfold

March 28, 2018

Behind The Scenes Design Tips, Part 1: Content That Comes Alive (Like A Zombie)

What’s better than learning about anything? Learning anything! The "behind the scenes design tips" series explores actionable design tips you can try next time on a project. Don't just learn about things, learn things! By doing things! This first episode is about bringing content alive via storytelling.

by Zsolt Olah

March 25, 2018

3 Steps To Spice Up Your Storyboard

Click-to-reveal. Try-it activity. Knowledge check. If you can storyboard these common interactions in your sleep, you may have fallen into a predictable “lather, rinse, and repeat” cycle of eLearning design. On your next assignment, spice up your storyboard by following 3 simple steps.

by Crystal Hunter

March 19, 2018

7 Examples On Scenario-Based Learning For Formal And Informal Learning

Scenario-based learning is used extensively as a learner strategy in online learning. In this article, I will show you how you can use scenario-based learning through 5 examples for both formal and informal learning.

by Asha Pandey