Synthesis: Results of a neuroscience study explain how storytelling builds empathy among people who collectively listen to it. If plain storytelling could already create impact, imagine what interactive narratives using state-of-the-art technologies could further achieve. eLearning developers must support storylines with…
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Gaming, Story Learning and Feedback Loop
Synthesis: The process of developing scenario-based lessons and interactive storytelling modalities requires feedback mechanisms both from the participants and co-developers. For this blog, Ford Motors becomes our unlikely teacher on the importance of feedback in our work as eLearning professionals.…
‘Story Editing’ as a Technique for Improving eLearning
Synthesis: Timothy D. Wilson’s book, Redirect, affirms the the power of ‘story editing’ as a learning technique that could positively change a person’s behavior, mindset, and attitude. Story editing our life experiences could help us overcome fear, change bad behavior,…
Back to the Basic Techniques in Designing Interactive Stories for eLearning – Aesop, CEO
Synthesis: Storytelling is a powerful medium for transmitting knowledge and lessons. Make them part of the story – focus on INTERACTIVE STORIES. Using a popular Aesop fable, I share this overview on how to develop scenarios for interactive modules. Here are also a few tips on how to…
Designing eLearning for Martians and Other Aliens
Synthesis: In order to convey the appropriate meaning, the storyteller must first know the context scenario of its audience. Meaning is shaped by context. In order to know the context, the eLearning developer must first understand the culture and history of its audience. __________________________________________________________________________…
The Power of Metaphors in eLearning
Synthesis: In the film, Lincoln, President Lincoln and Thaddeus Stevens used the power of metaphors to solve two crucial historical stand-offs during the American civil war. The insights shared here will help us to better appreciate the power of storytelling and show us how we can effectively use…
Improving 21st Century Competencies thru Storytelling
Synthesis. Paul Oord and Cecile Crutzen in their paper, Storytelling as a Link Between Formal Knowledge and Actual Performance in a Critical Transformative Design Environment, expound on the connection between formal knowledge and actual performance. The crux of the challenge could be unraveled by…
Can you explain the “Fiscal Cliff Crisis” to an Eight-year old?
The title of this article is a challenge to educators, designers, and developers on how to turn complex financial subjects into simple understandable lessons. Finance matters are very important in current real life situations as America continues to thread the tightrope…
Are You Riding the Waves or the Ripples? Tracking Learning Trends
Synthesis: The Thought/Action Wave and the Brain/Technology Wave are two particular learning principles that enable faster, cheaper and easier learning. The speed at which innovations propel these learning concepts are discussed here. __________________________________________________________________________ I am not a surfer. The closest…
Lincoln, the Storyteller
Synthesis: What makes a good storyteller? Stories abound and Lincoln – the extremely smart being that he is – used these accounts to bring home critical points for decision making and persuasion. Embedding stories in the learning design achieves a…
Instant and Rapid One-Minute Learning for mLearning and eLearning
Synthesis: In a rapid, constantly-changing, technology-enabled work environment, which one works best – linear or random learning? How do we rethink or reformulate to make the linear content friendly to random learning? How does this benefit instant learning for busy…
How to Teach Very Complex Ideas with Story-Based eLearning – Tip #10
Some scenarios are glorified memorization tests or branching multiple choice tests. Memorization branching exercises should not be confused with story-based scenarios which are specifically driven by motivational events to help learners discover learning experiences. How do story-based scenarios help learners…
Hangover Joe – Chainsaw Safety eLearning – Tip #9
Tip: Parody is a good method to use in content where it is both a reminder and refresher course. For example, we ask employees to go through annual compliance courses like safety, ethics and employment law. The parody might look like…
Show Proof that Stories Impact Learning – Tip #8
Small examples of stories in a lesson demonstrate to leaders, decision makers and bosses how stories impact learning. This is how you can persuade your leaders and bosses to use stories and experiences in eLearning – This is the proof…
Compliance eLearning from Real-Life Government Penalties – Tip #7
Oftentimes, the stories of non-compliance are right in front of us. Although some may find it unsuitable to their company because of sensitivities and legal constraints, citing court rulings and administrative penalties and judgment demonstrate clearly why compliance elearning is…