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, and improve our competency. These stories aren’t necessarily conscious, but they are the narratives by which we live our lives. Many of us have healthy, optimistic stories that serve us well. The question then becomes how to help people revise their negative stories. There are a variety of ways of doing this. Timothy D. MORE >>

This moment is the only one we have to make the choices that guide the next, when and if it comes. In this moment we can decide to change our life. Or, we can decide to keep it just as it is. But we get to choose. In this moment, and only this moment, we get to choose our own adventure. Patrick Rhone – Choose Your Own Adventure. General MORE >>

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. __ I define meaning as the reference point to which a learner connects an idea or knowledge to understandable applications. Meaning is the essence of any lesson or knowledge product. It is quite impossible to connect with people without any clear meaning of what we want to convey. Applied Storytelling: The Power of Story. MORE >>

In December of 2012, Twitter announced it had surpassed 200 million users. As TechCrunch noted , it was a 42% increase in their user base in under a year. Of course it was CEO Dick Costolo who let us know in the summer of 2012 that 400 million tweets were being sent each day. With the increase in users since that time, one can easily surmise we’re well past this number in early 2013. These data points got me thinking. How am I ever going to read 400 million tweets a day? No, not really. What I’m referring to is our (or perhaps my) approach to Twitter. That’s going to change. MORE >>

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 make interactive stories work. __ Image source: [link] Be a child for even this moment. Recall Aesop’s The Lion and the Mouse : One day a lion was wakened from his afternoon nap by a group of mice scurrying all about him. Went his huge paw upon one of the little creatures. His roars made the whole forest tremble. MORE >>