Scenario-based training tips from Cathy Moore

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

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.

3 cool ideas to steal for your training scenarios

3 branching scenario examples to give you ideas

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.

Do you need a branching scenario or a mini-scenario?

2 types of elearning scenarios: branching and mini

What type of scenario do you need? Will a one-scene mini-scenario be enough, or do you need a branching scenario? Learn more.

Scenario-based training design: Use mini-scenarios to help people recover from mistakes

Mini-scenarios: How to help people recover from mistakes

Mini-scenarios are small but mighty. You can even use them to help people practice recognizing and recovering from mistakes. Learn more.

Scenario based training design: 3 ways to help people learn from mistakes

3 ways to help people learn from mistakes in branching scenarios

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.

4-step process for writing scenarios for training

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.

7 ways to make dialog sound natural in your training scenario

Do your scenario characters sound like robots? Try these 7 powerful tips to write natural dialog and give your characters some character. Learn more.

Elearning scenario example: Chainsaw training!

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.

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

Do we really need to force-feed people information before they can try a scenario? Learn more.

Scenario mistake #1: Eager beaver feedback

Scenario mistakes to avoid #1: Eager-beaver feedback

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.

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

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.

3 quick tips for strong scenarios

Want to write realistic, subtle scenario questions? Here are some techniques that can help. Learn more.

Is it ever okay to be a control freak?

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.

Makeover: How to write challenging scenario questions

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.

Jettison the genies and let learners think

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.