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Training design – Cathy Moore

Scenario-based training tips from Cathy Moore

Training design – Cathy Moore

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Category: Scenario design

Category: Scenario design

3 classic tips

“Show, don’t tell” — How do you do it?

Posted on: 6 January 2020 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Good fiction writers “show, don’t tell” so their scenes seem real. What does that technique actually look like, and how can we apply it to scenario-based training? Learn more.
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3 cool ideas to steal for your training scenarios

3 branching scenario examples to give you ideas

Posted on: 8 May 2018 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Here are some sample scenarios showing different ways to provide background information, plus a unique way to show the consequence of a decision. Learn more.
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Do you need a branching scenario or a mini-scenario?

2 types of elearning scenarios: branching and mini

Posted on: 24 April 2018 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
What type of scenario do you need? Will a one-scene mini-scenario be enough, or do you need a branching scenario? Learn more.
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Scenario-based training design: Use mini-scenarios to help people recover from mistakes

Mini-scenarios: How to help people recover from mistakes

Posted on: 10 April 2018 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Mini-scenarios are small but mighty. You can even use them to help people practice recognizing and recovering from mistakes. Learn more.
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Scenario based training design: 3 ways to help people learn from mistakes

3 ways to help people learn from mistakes in branching scenarios

Posted on: 3 April 2018 Last updated on: 4 March 2021 Written by: Cathy Moore
I’m in your branching scenario, and I’ve made a bad choice. Can I go back and change my decision, or do I have to continue, looking for ways to recover from my mistake? It depends! Learn more.
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Scenario design: The process

4-step process for writing scenarios for training

Posted on: 27 March 2018 Last updated on: 3 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
Want to write a scenario? Don’t just jump in. You’ll save time and create a stronger story if you follow this process. Learn more.
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7 ways to make dialog sound natural

7 ways to make dialog sound natural in your training scenario

Posted on: 17 October 2016 Last updated on: 27 February 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
Do your scenario characters sound like robots? Try these 7 powerful tips to write natural dialog and give your characters some character. Learn more.
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Scenario example: Chainsaw training!

Elearning scenario example: Chainsaw training!

Posted on: 2 June 2016 Last updated on: 9 June 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
Your new client wants you to design training for chainsaw users. But what does he really need? And could I possibly be serious about this scenario? Learn more.
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Platter of paella

Scenario mistakes to avoid #2: “Eat! Eat! You need to eat!”

Posted on: 17 May 2016 Last updated on: 5 February 2024 Written by: Cathy Moore
Do we really need to force-feed people information before they can try a scenario? Learn more.
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Scenario mistake #1: Eager beaver feedback

Scenario mistakes to avoid #1: Eager-beaver feedback

Posted on: 19 April 2016 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
When is feedback helpful in a scenario, and when is it annoying? Should we immediately tell people what they’ve done wrong and what they should do to fix it? Learn more.
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Let me tell you everything you need to know

Let me tell you everything you need to know! Or not.

Posted on: 18 January 2016 Last updated on: 27 February 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
You’re going to work in Gorkonia! How would you like to prepare for the cultural differences? Do you want me to tell you everything and then quiz you? No? What’s the alternative? Learn more.
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3 classic tips

3 quick tips for strong scenarios

Posted on: 28 September 2015 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Want to write realistic, subtle scenario questions? Here are some techniques that can help. Learn more.
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Is it ever okay to be a control freak?

Is it ever okay to be a control freak?

Posted on: 26 August 2014 Last updated on: 2 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
Is it ever okay to lead people by the nose through a new experience, or does that make us control freaks? Let’s look at an example. Learn more.
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How to write challenging scenario questions

Makeover: How to write challenging scenario questions

Posted on: 14 August 2014 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
We’ve all seen scenario questions that are too obvious. But how can we make them more challenging? Let’s fix a boring question right now. Learn more.
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Hipster genie wants to make you awesome

Jettison the genies and let learners think

Posted on: 14 July 2014 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Elearning has genies, superheroes, and wizards. Live training has the all-knowing instructor. I say all of them should stop being so darned helpful. Learn more.
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Branching scenarios design: How many decision points?

Branching scenarios: How many decision points?

Posted on: 5 May 2014 Last updated on: 2 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
You’ve decided a branching scenario will be part of your project. But how long should it be? See an example and some tips. Read more.
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