Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 1, 2017

Rather than delivering eLearning content as a lecture, you can explain it through conversations. It’s possible to use conversations even with a low budget. In the past, I’ve created conversation-driven eLearning with video, animation, and photos. Try a comic book or graphic novel style with conversation bubbles.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 7, 2023

Next, you’ll examine samples to learn what makes writing sound “conversational” rather than stiff. Together, we’ll review several poorly written scenario examples, and then you’ll practice revising them to create more engaging scenarios. You’ll practice drafting conversational dialogue between two characters.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 6, 2023

ChatGPT prompts ChatGPT for ID: Automate mini-scenario creation — Educraft This post has example prompts for creating mini-scenarios. The prompt creates dialogue for the scenario, so it ends up creating a conversation about what action to take rather than a decision to actually take an action.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I have also recorded several conversations about instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. I had a great conversation with Betty Dannewitz on her If You Ask Betty podcast. For one of my first podcast interviews, Jacqueline Hutchinson of The Lounge podcast and I had a lovely conversation on scenario-based learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 23, 2024

Image generated with Playground AI Compare these two scenario question examples. Both examples start with the same introduction, but diverge at the first decision. Scenario intro This introduction is the same for both examples. Example question 1 What kind of conflict does this scenario represent?

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Examples for when to choose each tool. Simple conversation: Rise. For a simple 2-person conversation simulation without extensive branching, I might use the Rise scenario block. Try the Rise conversation example. For example, I did a project last year that ended up with over 70 slides. It’s fast.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 26, 2024

Sometimes, branching scenarios need to do more than model possible interactions in a conversation. For example, if you’re buying a house, you have to weigh the tradeoffs of cost, location, space, and other features. For some complex skills, we’re training people to make tradeoffs between different factors.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

For example, here are some of the initial notes from a past project (with the identifiable details removed): Who is the audience? With a note on a specific example] Slide 11: is this information important? The example in this post was compliance training related to a legal requirement. What do they need to DO?

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

For example, attainment and intrinsic valuing were positively related to deep processing, self-regulation, enjoyment, hope, while negatively related to boredom and frustration. Affordances of using mobile technology to support experience-sampling method in examining college students engagement. Everything influences everything else.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 21, 2023

Will Thalheimer, for example, has expressed skepticism at listing learning objectives (at least the ones we as instructional designers use). Let’s take an example LO. The conversational version is much more likely to help workers recognize the relevance of the training than the full learning objective.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

She has written a simulated conversation between a counselor and a client. The conversation overall does a good job giving plausible choices for questions and showing realistic responses from the client. Check out the Lifesaver training on what to do in emergency situations for an example with effective use of time as feedback.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 16, 2021

For example, if a learner responds rudely to a customer, he will see and hear an unhappy customer response. The example below contains three pieces of intrinsic feedback, all on the left side: a facial expression, a conversation response, and a motivation meter at the bottom. Instructional feedback.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 30, 2021

Shifting the conversation. For example, for an orientation like this, I’d want to know what’s working and not working in your current orientation. ” Closing the conversation. This conversation is fictionalized, but it’s based on several real experiences. I didn’t realize you did so much.”

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 28, 2020

It only has 10 questions, plus some additional conversation segments with forced choices and several endings. For this example, I had already written the scenario and just needed to copy and paste it into the form. This example is very basic, but you could make this more elaborate. Try the scenario. This is a short scenario.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 28, 2022

For example, now it’s easier for every training to have a translation and/or live transcript. While a lot of the conversations on edtech can be either naively glowing or depressingly cynical, Stella discussed both the good and bad in the industry. Now we can shift the conversations to the how and the what.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Someone asked me recently about what makes a thought leader, and Jay was one of the first people I mentioned as an example. What better way to remember him than with a small sampling of his own ideas? “Training is imposed on people (for example, by the training department), as if they are cogs. Conversation.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

I find it helpful to do one separate review of my scripts where I specifically focus on these pitfalls, usually after I’ve done any final editing for conversational style and flow. For example: 2010 can be read as “two thousand ten” or maybe “twenty ten,” or even “two zero one zero” in some cases. Rewriting lists.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It can be used for gaming and VR application, but also for training and conversation simulations. The explanation of the rules and thought process for each design decision are a solid worked example for redesigning. Vidnoz AI Tools: Create FREE Engaging AI Videos 10X Faster Vidnoz AI has several tools.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Addressing learners directly, using a conversational tone, and aiming for plain language all help learners. Addressing learners directly, using a conversational tone, and aiming for plain language all help learners. Read all of my posts about Twine to help you get started or see additional examples.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Connie showed examples of four trending styles: the duotone effect, isometric illustrations, minimalism, and bold typography. She showed examples of each trend, but then showed how she adapted one specific example of each for elearning. These are intended to be informal conversations rather than formal presentations.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

These are the questions I answered during our conversation. For example: > break it up into smaller courses? > If the video isn’t embedded above, you can watch the recording on YouTube or on Crowdcast. Questions answered. The attendees asked some great questions. Some situations we teach about are inherently quite complex.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s an example: Sophie is an instructional design consultant. Based on my analysis (including conversations with SMEs, learners, and/or other stakeholders), I also create a list of mistakes or errors people could make. Continuing the previous example, here is a list of potential mistakes I might use. Identify Mistakes.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 6, 2020

I’m presenting a live session and facilitating an After Hours Buzz conversation. Additionally, SMEs who are accustomed to working on traditional eLearning may be uncomfortable with branching, and you may be unsure how to get good stories and examples from them. Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 13, 2021

The before and after writing example shows what a significant difference it can make. Disguising info dumps as conversations. While these examples are all websites, the design principles apply to elearning too. Even if you’re writing for doctors, bigger words and longer sentences do not equal better writing. Getting preachy.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 10, 2022

It simulated a customer service chat conversation. Then, check out all of my posts on Twine for more examples and ideas. Last year, I built a simple Twine chatbot in 2 hours. This is a rules-based chatbot, where users pick from a few pre-programmed choices. More on Twine.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 18, 2020

For example, a client might ask you for training on “quality customer service” or “better communication between nurses and patients.” You need specifics and examples. If they answer your questions about mistakes and consequences with broad answers, keep probing for specific examples and behaviors.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 24, 2023

My text message simulation is an example of a short scenario written with a second person perspective. While research supports using a conversational tone (including using second person), everything I’ve seen in the research on writing for elearning is related to a narrator style, rather than scenarios. How much does it matter?

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Can you give me an example of a time when someone did this wrong? Pay attention to whether the SME is giving you enough concrete details to use in your scenario, and ask for more examples if needed. What problems do users report? Ask about consequences Then, ask about the consequences of those mistakes.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Building on the example from my previous post, a course on screening potential consulting clients, I have a process with 4 steps. In this example, the prospective client replies to the email. In this example, the ending will show Sophie and Robert working together with a productive relationship. Write the First Decision.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Many branching scenarios are simulated conversations. For a simulated conversation, you only need a few different layouts. . Intro screen Conversation with choices Ending. For example, you could have different layouts for positive and negative. Phone Conversation with Choices. Long Phone Conversation.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

What would it sound like in a conversation? Can you give me an example of how someone used this technique successfully? Can you give me an example of a time when someone did this wrong? You need to continue to ask follow-up questions until you get more concrete information. That question comes from Julie Dirksen.)

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 20, 2017

Here’s the official description: You asked your voice-over artist for a natural, conversational recording, but what you got back is stiff and formal. You’ll also learn how to identify and correct common errors and how to adapt your writing style for more engaging, conversational narration.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 19, 2021

In a previous post, How to Start Creating Conversation-Driven eLearning , I described how I use conversations between two characters (a mentor and mentee or learning character) to deliver eLearning content. In this post, I’ll explain how to write and structure these conversations for eLearning. Don’t Talk Too Long.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

You’ll learn what questions to ask SMEs and other sources to get stories and examples to incorporate in your branching scenario. Jacqueline Hutchinson of The Lounge podcast and I had a lovely conversation on scenario-based learning. Listen to us chat about types of scenarios for learning, how to use them, and more.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Many branching scenarios are simulated conversations. For a simulated conversation, you only need a few different layouts. Intro screen Conversation with choices Ending. For example, you could have different layouts for positive and negative endings. Phone Conversation with Choices. Long Phone Conversation.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 21, 2020

In the example below, Simon asks his manager, Cindy, for time off after a surgery. ” If learners choose “Ask HR,” they’ll see a simulated conversation with an HR specialist explaining the policy and providing advice. Other examples. You could flip the whole course around though. Image credits.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

I find it helpful to do one separate review of my scripts where I specifically focus on these pitfalls, usually after I’ve done any final editing for conversational style and flow. For example: 2010 can be read as “two thousand ten” or maybe “twenty ten,” or even “two zero one zero” in some cases. Grammar Errors.

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