Storytelling In eLearning

February 23, 2018

7 Tips On How To Use Empathy In eLearning

We all remember a story where we root for the hero to succeed or the villain to fail. This empathy with characters drives us to continue turning the page to see who ultimately wins or fails. This article looks at how can we translate this into eLearning courses.

by Katy Lilley

February 2, 2018

Scenarification: Coining A Term

The benefits of scenario-based learning are widely praised, but we have lacked concise terms to refer to the practice. In this article, I propose a new term and I discuss why we should scenarify our learning experiences.

by Devlin Peck

January 21, 2018

3 Examples On How To Use Storytelling In eLearning

This article gives some examples of how you can use stories to create powerful eLearning experiences.

by Ashleigh Hull

January 19, 2018

Try These 4 Tactics to Craft Unforgettable Online Learning Experiences

A great online course is set up in a way that encourages participation and interest. Since learners that enroll in your course need to move through it on their own, your course must be informational and intuitive. Use both these principles to motivate your users to create unique online experiences.

by Dan Westmoreland

January 16, 2018

5 Tips To Bring Dull eLearning Subjects To Life

When it comes to some topics, you can’t help but stifle a yawn. Transforming a manual that doubles as a doorstop into an engaging experience is no mean feat! But it’s critical if you need your audience to adhere to new policies or procedures. Try these tips to bring your eLearning topics to life.

by Steve Penfold

January 9, 2018

Story-Based Learning: Which Storytelling Strategy To Choose?

The art of storytelling has been used in learning for centuries, and is also applicable to online learning. Different types of storytelling strategies can be used according to the training content. This article captures 4 storytelling strategies that can be leveraged for online training.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

January 7, 2018

Reasons And Ways To Use Storytelling In eLearning

Stories are incredibly powerful - and that's a power we can use in the eLearning we create.

by Ashleigh Hull

November 26, 2017

Why Using Illustrations For Story-Based Courses Is Key

Illustration-based courses require meticulous efforts and time. With the availability of ready-to-use characters, backgrounds, and assorted graphic assets to choose from, you no more need to invest additional efforts for creating illustrations, thus greatly reducing the time and cost of development.

by Mukta Mahashabde

October 15, 2017

4 Examples Of Using Scenarios To Create Context For Learning

Using scenarios to create context for learning is an effective strategy that can be used in blended as well as eLearning design. Relevant context makes learning meaningful and enjoyable. In this article, I share a few examples of scenarios which created context for learning.

by Sucheta Phadke

September 19, 2017

The Neuroscience Of Storytelling Will Make You Rethink The Way You Create

Use your storytelling powers wisely and you’ll watch your students flourish. Successful consumers of stories love to talk about them, so use your new storytelling skills to create student ambassadors for your online school.

by Dan Westmoreland

September 19, 2017

4 Tips To Create Immersive Learning For Your Online Learners

Immersive storytelling is a compelling strategy that makes the reader feel fully involved in the content. You can apply this approach to your eLearning to deliver immersive learning, a powerful method for increasing learner engagement.

by Steve Penfold

July 19, 2017

6 Reasons Why Interactive Narrative Learning Is An Effective eLearning Strategy

In this article, I describe the benefits of using an interactive narrative learning strategy for eLearning design and development. It essentially provides a conceptual framework, context, and agency, while increasing immersion, invoking emotion, making eLearning memorable.

by Michael Thomson