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The What and Why of Scenario-Based Learning

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In short, it’s because they provide meaningful practice. This provides a much easier way to build a learning experience than programming the actual underlying domain model. Examples, where a model is shown in context, are best communicated as narratives. What are scenarios, and why are they important for learning?

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Scenario-Based Learning Design – Core Structure and Implementation

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This structure, with decision but only one choice and consequences, is also the structure of the example. Introductions are different types of examples; they’re not used as a reference about how models work in context, but instead are motivating about why the coming learning is important. There are separate nuances, however.

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When to Use Scenario-Based Learning?

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They also should be accompanied by examples, where learners see how the models play out across different contexts. For instance, showing worked examples (examples where the underlying thinking is made explicit), leads to better performance for novices than just providing practice!

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Mobile Learning (mLearning) Applications - An Example

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An application like PowerOne provides a great mobile based platform for learners to use the application and learn to develop templates that would be useful the in the workplace. While this does not compare to real world use, learners can learn to use the tool itself and creating templates for it.

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Four Steps to Deeper Learning

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We know, for instance, that providing models gives learners frameworks to use for making the decisions that the objectives specified. Good models provide a basis to infer the results of decisions, so you can make a choice that achieves the desired outcome. A second critical form of content is examples.

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Expectations From eLearning Authoring Tools

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For example, a feature that lets users “import” existing PowerPoint presentations into the authoring tool is different from authoring and publishing eLearning content from within PowerPoint (using a plug-in toolbar). I’ve been wandering around the web to find the right authoring tool for specific use cases.

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Case Study on Branching Scenarios

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Branching scenarios provide rich practice in situations where more than one decision is embedded. This is a classic situation where such scenarios provide safe practice before it matters, keeping skills active for an uncertain time of deployment. For one, it provided sufficient practice for this critical skill set.