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Tag: scenarios

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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 classic tips

3 classic tips for writing training scenarios

Posted on: 20 August 2019 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
How to write a strong mini-scenario, why you want to use “showing” feedback, and how to make your characters sound like real people: Three classic scenario tips from my blog. 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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How to design software training, part 2

How to design software training, part 2: Practice activities

Posted on: 21 March 2018 Last updated on: 27 July 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Here’s an alternative to traditional software training: Create self-contained activities that help people learn by doing, and make the activities available on demand. Learn more.
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Can we use scenarios to teach concepts?

Can we use scenarios to teach concepts?

Posted on: 31 January 2018 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
“You can’t just throw people into an activity without first teaching them the concepts.” Yes, we can. Check out this simple example. Learn more.

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How to really involve learners

How to really involve learners

Posted on: 13 March 2017 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Create a stream of self-contained activities, let people pull information as they need it, slowly increase the challenge with scaffolding, and be a hero. All in one blog post. Learn more.
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