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Tag: activity ideas (page 2)
Why you want to put the activity first
Turn traditional training on its head: Challenge learners from the start with decision-making scenarios and let them learn through experience. It’s not only more interesting and memorable, it makes our designs more efficient. Learn more.
3 powerful ideas you should steal from marketing
A popular commercial for shaving products gives us three ideas we can use to make training memorable and motivating. Learn more.
4 reasons to use a branching scenario
One-scene mini-scenarios are great for covering a lot of topics. So when is it worthwhile to design a branching scenario? Example scenarios included! Read more.
Example of a realistic activity: Set up the laptop
I preach a lot about making activities realistic and showing the results of the learner’s choice. Here’s an activity that shows how you could apply those principles. Read more.
Feedback in elearning scenarios: Let them think!
Do we really need a know-it-all Omniscient One to explain everything to our learners? Or can we trust them to draw conclusions from the results of their choices? Read more.
How to rewrite a quiz question as scenario-based training
“Why do you want to use scenarios?” your client asks. “Why can’t we use the quizzes that we’ve always used?” Sometimes the best way to convince a client is to show them. Let’s look at an example. Read more
Elearning scenario example: Have learners use the job aid
Often we’re told, “Put this information into a course.” But what happens if we put the information into a job aid instead, and then give learners mini-scenarios that help themuse the job aid? Read more
Do they just know it, or can they USE it?
It’s easy to write activities that test whether learners know something. How can we make learners use their knowledge as well? Let’s compare two types of activities. Read more
Branching scenario example + overview of Twine
Branching scenarios can be a pain to design. Happily, a simple tool called Twine makes it easier. Check out this scenario that demonstrates Twine’s basic features and makes a point about teaching through stories. Read more