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You want me to listen to a talking frog?

“Learning should be fun!” But what’s “fun?”

Posted on: 2 September 2013 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Do haunted castles or wise wizards really make learning “fun?” Research suggests that developing mastery is what’s really fun. Learn more.
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Content presentation followed by scenario

Why you want to put the activity first

Posted on: 19 August 2013 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
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.
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3 ideas you should steal from marketing

3 powerful ideas you should steal from marketing

Posted on: 5 August 2013 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
A popular commercial for shaving products gives us three ideas we can use to make training memorable and motivating. Learn more.
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Signpost representing branching scenario

4 reasons to use a branching scenario

Posted on: 7 July 2013 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
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.
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Skeptical man

Example of a realistic activity: Set up the laptop

Posted on: 2 June 2013 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
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.
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Feedback in elearning scenarios: Let them think!

Posted on: 29 January 2013 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
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.
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Man sleeping in train seat

How to rewrite a quiz question as scenario-based training

Posted on: 2 May 2012 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
“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
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Elearning scenario example: Have learners use the job aid

Posted on: 12 October 2011 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
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
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machete

Do they just know it, or can they USE it?

Posted on: 28 September 2011 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
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
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Screenshot of Twine flowchart view

Branching scenario example + overview of Twine

Posted on: 12 July 2011 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
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
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