Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When I present about branching scenarios, one common question is, “How do you collect feedback on branching scenarios?” While I love how much time and effort Twine saves me in planning, writing, and prototyping branching scenarios, the review process has always been a little clunky.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Most of the time, our discussions related to scenario-based learning. Scenarios and storytelling. Tools for Drafting and Building Branching Scenarios. Tools for Drafting and Building Branching Scenarios Podcast. Scenario-Based Learning Q&A with Devlin Peck.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This post includes links to four AI tools, visual and UI design, predictions and trends for L&D in 2024, scenarios and simulations, and Articulate Rise. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. AI tools What AI Tools are Instructional Designers Using? Currently in closed beta.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

This post includes links on UX, accessibility, branching scenarios, Twine, instructional design blogs, free/freemium tools, and systems thinking. Branching scenarios and Twine. How to Create Branching Scenarios (5 Instructional Design Tips) — The Interactive Story. Accessibility and alt text.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I’m currently working on a course on how to build a branching scenario. In the course, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step process to create a branching scenario from start to finish. Branching scenario course outline. Plan Your Branching Scenario. Write Your Scenario.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 7, 2023

Free webinar: Livestream Branching Scenario Build Ever wished you could peek over my shoulder while I create a branching scenario? I’m going to do a free, 1-hour livestream where I build a branching scenario and talk through my thought process. This is your chance! Interested? Register now!

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 28, 2020

While tailor-made tools like Twine may be easier for building branching scenarios, it’s possible to use a survey tool like Google Forms. Most survey tools have the option to jump to different questions or sections based on responses. Try the scenario. This is a short scenario.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

I have given a number of presentations on scenario-based learning over the past five years, plus a few presentations on other topics. Presentations on scenario-based learning. Scenario-Based Learning (General Overview). Scenario-Based Learning: Why & How. Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 6, 2023

This post includes links on game design, branching scenario tools and templates, ChatGPT prompts for ID, AI tools, learning science, engagement, and the “magic email” for freelancers and consultants. I think this could be adapted for branching scenarios. Does it make sense? Is it immersive?

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 8, 2023

This post includes links on character images and other illustrations, AI image editing tools and tips, Twine, scenario examples and tools, and instructional design skills. These characters might work in some scenarios, but they don’t have facial expressions.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 11, 2022

My Build Your Branching Scenario course is still in development, but I can answer some questions about the program now. What does this branching scenario course include? As you progress through the course, you’ll build your branching scenario step-by-step. Can’t attend live?

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2022

Every year, Jane Hart collects and analyzes lists of top 10 tools for learning. Some of these are my personal learning tools; others are what I use to create learning for others. You can vote for your top 10 tools for learning until August 25, 2022. I use these tools for creating learning experiences for others.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

New tools to try Since this is a technology and learning conference, many of the sessions shared useful tools to try. I noted these tools as ones I want to experiment with more. All (or nearly all) of these tools have a free trial so you can test them out before paying. A few tools are fully free.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Presentations on Scenario-Based Learning and More : This post includes links to recordings of my presentations on scenario-based learning, as well as podcast interviews and other topics. Tools for Building Branching Scenarios : When would you use Twine, Storyline, Rise, or other tools for building branching scenarios?

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

I built this branching scenario prototype in Twine , a free, open source tool for creating nonlinear stories. This scenario is moderately complex, with a total of 17 pages (or passages in Twine terminology) and 8 different endings. Play the scenario. Branching structure in Twine. Prototyping in Twine.

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Upside Learning

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Scenarios-based learning comprises several conceptual dimensions: whether they’re simulation-driven, branching, or even just better-written multiple-choice questions (MCQ). This is particularly true for interactive scenarios. Standard Authoring Tools The first thing to know is that mini-scenarios are just better-written MCQs.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Blogging, presenting, and other forms of sharing expertise I spend a lot of time writing and speaking about scenario-based learning, instructional design, and other topics. For me, it’s branching scenarios and scenario-based learning. It seems counterintuitive. How do you make money by sharing expertise for free?

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Writing branching scenarios can be intimidating or overwhelming. In a previous post, I explained how I create an outline of the steps in the scenario. Building on the example from my previous post, a course on screening potential consulting clients, I have a process with 4 steps. Do you write the endings first?

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Technically, none of these posts published this year are in my top 10 (which is all evergreen content that has had more time to build links etc.). Build a Branching Scenario in Google Forms. Can you build a branching scenario in Google Forms? Twine Makes Branching Scenarios Easier.

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Thinkdom

APRIL 26, 2024

Interactive e-learning scenarios provide an exciting alternative to traditional, monotonous lectures. The advancements in AI have made it much easier to create interactive scenarios. Tools like ChatGPT and Bard can take these scenarios to the next level. What is Scenario-based learning?

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Upside Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Building on our prior dialogue on the types of scenarios and their ideal use-cases, in this blog we will focus on the realm of branching scenarios. Branching scenarios provide rich practice in situations where more than one decision is embedded. The scenarios used multiple forms of feedback.

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Upside Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Building on our prior dialogue surrounding mini-scenarios and their organizational impact, our focus now shifts to the intricate realm of branching scenarios. Join us in our latest blog as we uncover the influential role of branching scenarios in shaping immersive learning experiences.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 9, 2024

Specifically, it was at the intersection of AI and scenarios. How To Use AI to Write Scenarios How can you use AI to write scenarios for learning? Read more about using AI to write scenarios. It’s that time of year for reflections and goals, looking back at 2023 and looking ahead to 2024.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design. Branching scenarios can be a great solution for giving people an opportunity to practice making relevant decisions. While they can be a valuable experience for learners, building branching scenarios can be time-consuming and challenging.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 15, 2021

While I often use Twine for simple text-based prototypes of branching scenarios, it’s also possible to create a more polished look and feel. With some work on the visual design, you can use Twine to create branching scenarios for end users without migrating the content to another tool for final development.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 11, 2021

Week 1 of the Learning Solutions Digital Experience (LSDX 2021) has been a lot about new tools, so this post includes links to some of these new tools and resources. While Nick’s team does a lot of custom HTML5 development, I wonder if that would be possible with some of the authoring tools by editing the js file.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 23, 2019

Articulate recently added a scenario block in Rise. This block is designed to create responsive branching scenarios quickly. I think the Rise scenario block works well for quick conversation simulations. Branching scenario example. Try the scenario yourself to see the finished product.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While this is about making more complex games in Twine, much of this could apply to building more complex branching scenarios and simulations too. 6 Things Video Games Can Teach You About Writing Engaging Scenarios – E-Learning Heroes. Tips for writing engaging scenarios, plus examples from specific games.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 17, 2021

It has been several years since I last added my top 10 tools for learning as part of Jane Hart’s annual survey. Some of these are my personal learning tools; others are what I use to create learning for others. You can vote for your top 10 tools for learning until August 26. Work: Creating learning experiences for others.

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Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

What are scenarios, and why are they important for learning? There’s more to them, however, so it’s worth looking at the what’s and why’s of scenarios. If you care about learning outcomes (and you should), you definitely should know about scenario-based learning. I call that a scenario. There’s another role for scenarios.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 17, 2024

Take orders We should continue to build the courses our customers ask for. If they trust us to build them, why would we want to challenge that? We’re very efficient at it; it’s what our tools and processes are aligned to. Sure, branching scenarios are fun, and we can throw in a few. That would look bad!

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Infopro Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This invaluable tool serves as a foundational blueprint, aiding eLearning developers in shaping the content and design of their eLearning courses. However, think of it as harnessing the power of a proficient project management tool. This will help in determining the information you need on your storyboard.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Does scenario-based learning always have to involve complex branching or simulations? You can use one-question mini-scenarios to make your assessments more relevant and valuable. Mini-scenarios are fast and easy to build. Rewritten as a mini-scenario. One-question mini-scenarios are also fairly flexible.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 13, 2024

Take orders We should continue to build the courses our customers ask for. If they trust us to build them, why would we want to challenge that? We’re very efficient at it; it’s what our tools and processes are aligned to. Sure, branching scenarios are fun, and we can throw in a few. That would look bad!

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Folio3

MARCH 9, 2023

Executive Summary Our experts have done it again by curating a list of 10 of the top eLearning authoring tools that have been evaluated based on the following criteria: output quality, authoring speed and efficiency, and scaling up. What are eLearning Authoring Tools? What are eLearning Authoring Tools?

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I built this branching scenario in the open source tool Twine. This scenario is moderately complex, with a total of 17 pages (or passages in Twine terminology) and 8 different endings. If you use Twine as a prototyping tool, you can build the finished version in Captivate, Storyline, or another tool of your choice.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

I created a branching scenario prototype in Twine a while back about an instructional design consultant screening and booking a new client. My previous posts have shown my process for planning and writing the scenario. You can review the scenario prototype and the map of the decisions in my previous post. Intro Screen.

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