The Little Secret presents the story of Maria, a dutiful office manager. Maria’s management capability is put to the test when she is caught in between adhering to office policy and addressing employee needs. What should Maria do? Can you…
Author: Ray Jimenez, PhD
What is shared between Compliance eLearning and Captain America and Anime Comics?
Synthesis Cartoons and caricatures are affordable and easy to use graphical elements to enhance eLearning. However, they are only as good as the story you are trying to tell. Without stories, they are as weak as any other medium. Comic-Con…
Diagnose and Eliminate Workplace Bullying / Example Flash Stories
The article http://bit.ly/ojB7qT reminded me of a course I developed on Dealing With Bullying Managers. A bully boss http://vftlps.com/vft/programs/P0000441/html/media/m01l07p02_f01.htm How to stand up to a bully boss http://vftlps.com/vft/programs/P0000441/html/media/m02l01p02_f01.htm Let me know if you want to see more of these stories.
Vague Stories Help Learners to Discover
Synthesis: Uncovering parallel tracks is essential in contextual learning – where the need is to help learners find applications of an idea in a story or feedback. Precision oftentimes kills the ability of the learner to discover multiple real-life…
Micro-Scenarios and Interactive Stories – List of References
This is listing of Micro-Scenarios and Interactive Stories – List of References and More Examples 1. Asking for a Raise Ray Jimenez, PhD 3Minute Worlds – Learning Community Social Learning, Work and Performance 3Minute eLearning Games “Helping Learners Learn Their…
Surgical Insertion of Micro-Scenarios that Beautify and Fire Up Your eLearning
Synthesis: The points of insertion of micro-scenarios in your eLearning program will boost learning effectiveness. The insertion points are important since it is best to use micro-scenarios sparingly and at the appropriate areas. When properly done, you can save on…
“How to Ask for a Raise” Scenario Plus 10 Reasons Why Scenarios Work
Synthesis:All learning approaches point toward imparting relevant content . But scenario- based learning possesses a distinct advantage ,tremendous value and the power to alter views, practices , accepted norms and even culture . Find out the 10 reasons why scenarios…
The Battle of Stories – Instructional Design Approach
SynthesisFor stories to really be effective and serve their purposes, of imparting lessons that the learners need to learn, we also need to identify the strongest ideas or stories that we want to change or “battle” with. Finding the impact…
How to keep your sanity in the “Learning Vortex”?
SynthesisThe learning industry is in turmoil – like in a twister. There is constant push and pull which results to changes and adjustments. The “Learning Vortex” is an effective way of maintaining focus and keeping one’s “sanity” in the midst…
Adding Tension to eLearning Stories to Engage Learners
Synthesis Using eLearning stories with varied elements of tension is an effective way of helping learners focus their attention on learning what they need to learn. Events that stimulate certain tension levels are more likely to imprint in the minds…
Guarding Against Primitive eLearning Programs
[Please share your comments below.] [Please share with your friends.] SynthesisAre we too focused on the use of technologies in elearning that we overlook the opportunity to reflect and contemplate? In our love of everything instant, we tend to develop…
Transforming Minds – Using Metaphors in eLearning
SynthesisUsing metaphors in eLearning makes learners more receptive to ideas and information that are otherwise complex to figure out. These metaphors in presentation mode or self-contemplative mode make learners easily grasp needed knowledge and immediately adapt concepts thereby prompting a…
Engaging Technical eLearning – Tips on Design and Delivery
[Please add your comments below] Engineer’s and Technical Writer’s View Oftentimes, my development team works to help clients convert technical training into eLearning. An example is the Oracle HRIS and hardware training. The initial challenge is, “How do we make…
Instant Learning: How it works and how to make it happen?
Synthesis: The brain has the ability to replicate or imagine real life experiences. This allows us to share instant learning experiences in our eLearning programs. The Instant Experience Loop occurs at the moment learners share and connect stories with the…
eLearning Design for Short Attention Span and Overloaded Learners
Synthesis:With the barrage of distractions thrown at these already-overloaded learners, we are faced with the challenge to help them focus on what is necessary, must-learn, what is of immediate relevance and content that is rapidly applicable to their jobs and…