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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: 11 December 2019 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: 4 March 2021 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: 2 December 2020 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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