8 story telling styles - international

 Today, I asked CHAT GPT, based on the key word I came across in an E Learning article  , 

Q : What are the various story telling structures, templates and frame works ? Here is the answer. 

CHAT GPT : 

There are several storytelling structures, templates, and frameworks that you can use to create engaging and effective stories. Here are some of the most popular ones:

(1) The Hero's Journey: 

This is a classic storytelling structure developed by Joseph Campbell. The Hero's Journey involves a hero who embarks on a quest, faces challenges, and ultimately achieves a goal. This structure includes key elements such as the call to adventure, the crossing of the threshold, the tests and trials, and the return home.

(2) Freytag's Pyramid: 

This is a traditional story structure developed by Gustav Freytag. It consists of five parts: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. This structure is often used in literature and drama.

(3) Three-Act Structure:

 This is a popular structure used in screenwriting and playwriting. It consists of three acts: setup, confrontation, and resolution. The setup introduces the characters and the situation, the confrontation creates conflict and tension, and the resolution provides a satisfying conclusion.

(4) Pixar Story Structure: 

This is a story structure developed by Pixar Animation Studios. It consists of six elements: (a) the setup, (b) the inciting incident, (c) the rising action, (d) the midpoint,(e)  the crisis, and  (f)  the climax. 

This structure is often used in animation and children's stories.

(5) Save the Cat:

 This is a story structure developed by screenwriter Blake Snyder. It consists of 15 beats or story points, including the (a) opening image, (b) the theme stated, (c) the catalyst, (d) the debate, (e) the break into two, (f) the midpoint, (g) the ' all is lost moment' , and the (h) finale.

(6) The Fichtean Curve: 

The Fichtean Curve is a story structure developed by German philosopher Johann Fichte. It consists of five parts: (a) the introduction,  (b)rising action, (c) climax,(d)  falling action, and (e) resolution.

(7) The Pixar Pitch: 

This template was developed by Pixar to create engaging stories for their animated films. It consists of six sentence prompts that cover the key elements of a story, including (a ) the protagonist, (b) the world they live in, ( c) their goals, (d) the obstacles they face, and (e) the resolution.

(8) The Story Brand Framework: 

This is a marketing-focused framework that uses storytelling to create a compelling brand narrative. It includes elements such as the (a) character, (b) the problem, (c) the guide, (d) the plan, and (e) the call to action.

By using these storytelling structures, templates, and frameworks, you can create compelling and engaging stories that captivate your audience and deliver your message effectively.

Story telling benefits in ID / LXD

 " Engagement is the Holy Grail of Education , and Training . Stories engage. We need to weave unforgettable stories into our Instructional / Learning Experience Design. Stories can .... 

(1) They can make the material more interesting for the learner.
(2) They can help better understand and remember the material.
(3) They can help the learner relate to the material on a personal level and see how it applies to their own experiences.
(4) They can be a way to make complex material more accessible by presenting it in a way that is easy to follow and understand.

(5) " Most importantly, stories evoke emotion. And the right emotions help in creating empathy, providing new perspectives, and calling for action"

It's not only the Trainer who tells the stories . Or content developer who creates the stories . 

DRAW out the stories out of your  experienced participants, in the training room , class room or online ! They too contribute actively to the content and to unforgettable learning experience ! 

Art of Developing Scenario based Learning Experience - 6 tips

 [6:13 pm, 05/05/2023] CVR Hyd: For learners , there are many benefits in engaging in scenario based learning.  Hence it's important for content developers, Instructional / Learning Experience / Training course Designers to get well versed with it. 

Hence I asked CHAT GPT,  this question. 

Question to CHAT GPT : How to master the art of Scenario Based Learning Design ? 

chat gpt replied : 

Mastering the art of scenario-based learning design involves a combination of instructional design skills, creativity, and an understanding of the principles of effective learning. Here are some steps you can take to improve your scenario-based learning design skills:

(1) Understand your learners: 

To design effective scenario-based learning, it is essential to understand your target audience. Who are they?  What do they do ? What is their work ? What are their needs, motivations, and goals? What challenges are they facing in their work or personal lives that you could address through your scenarios?

(2) Define the learning objectives: 

Before you start designing your scenarios, it's crucial to identify the learning outcomes you want to achieve. What skills or knowledge do you want your learners to acquire? What behaviors do you want to encourage or discourage?

(3) Develop the storyline: 

Once you have identified the learning objectives, you can start developing the storyline for your scenario-based learning. A good scenario should have a clear beginning, middle, and end, with a compelling narrative that engages your learners.

(4) Create realistic characters:

 To make your scenario-based learning more engaging and relatable, you should create realistic characters that your learners can identify with. Give your characters names, backgrounds, and personalities that reflect the real-world context in which your learners operate.

(5) Incorporate feedback: 

Feedback is essential in scenario-based learning. Incorporate feedback loops throughout the scenario to allow learners to see the consequences of their choices and adjust their behaviors accordingly.

(6) Test and iterate: 

Finally, test your scenario-based learning with a representative sample of your target audience, and use the feedback you receive to refine and improve your design.

By following these steps, you can improve your scenario-based learning design skills and create more effective and engaging learning experiences for your learners.

Coutesy : CHAT GPT

[6:30 pm, 05/05/2023] CVR Hyd: https://learnnovators.com/blog/weaving-a-tale-how-storytelling-can-enhance-instructional-design/

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5 tips on Design & Delivery of Impactful E Learning ( Asynchronous mostly )

 5 tips on Design & Delivery of Impactful E Learning ( Asynchronous mostly )

The learner needs to  (a) experience real-life scenarios, (b) try out tasks, and (c) obtain feedback along the way. A smiley face and a thumbs-up icon at the end of the training effort aren’t enough.

1. Choose Quality Training Resources.
A resource that delivers research-based content and personalized learning experince ;  allows for peer-to-peer interactions.
A course that takes a practical, actionable approach to instructional design. Our learners  should learn methods that they  can apply to their  work immediately and effectively.

2. Assess The Size And Diversity Of Your Skillset ( we all have limitations . No one is perfect or self succient ! )
Apart from being in Instructional Designer of an E Learning Course  , you are a  Narration actor!  Graphic designer. Investigative journalist !  QA tester. Writer.
 You may need to play all these roles when designing and developing an eLearning course. Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. It’s OK to outsource one or two elements of the project—like voice-overs or graphic creation—to experts.

3. Check Your Work Before You Deploy

Before you launch an E Learning Course , ask an intended or prospectrtive  learner to take the course while you observe over their shoulder or via screen share. You’ll be amazed at the small hiccups that arise when someone else is navigating the course. Iron them out before actual launch.

4. File Management Is Key To Long-Term Success ( A real-life anecdote on this ! )

All organizations have process changes, so updates will be needed. If you don’t have access to the original eLearning course files, you are back at square one !!
It happend to me sometime ago .  When a team member of mine went out on maternity leave, I was asked to fix one quiz question. Easy—if I had the file. It was on my team member’s desktop, and I had no way to get it.
I had to completely rebuild the course to emend a single quiz question. Store files in an accessible, central location !


5. Authoring Tool Expertise Is Not Enough !!  
 What does your organization want the learner to be able to do at the end of the eLearning course?  Always keep this in mind while designing .
 Use design to expand the learning experience, not distract from it.

CONCLUSIVE COMMENTS :
Have your remote learners practice with you in real time. Do a screen simulation with a try-it mode and have them perform the steps. And don’t create a complicated quiz !
That memory test is not what they will end up doing back on the job! Hopefully, these tips will help you design and develop more successful asynchronous eLearning programs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR :

Nikki O’Keeffe is a senior internal ATD Facilitator. She has experience creating strategies and visions to ensure training requirements and deliveries are in line with quality, probability, and client needs.

Connectivism

George Siemens describes connectivism as “a learning theory for the digital age”. He maintains that in today’s world, there’s simply too much knowledge to take in – and it changes too quickly anyway.

So forget about trying to know everything; instead, exploit technology to extend your knowledge beyond your own brain. Build a network of knowledge sources which you can access as the need arises. 

Recognising meaningful patterns among distributed sets of information, rather than storing it all in your head, re-defines what it means to “learn”.

7 types of learners , an online program should accommodate

Everyone learns differently, that’s nothing new. However, over the years the different styles of learning have usually been cut down to visual, physical (learn-by-doing), or audible. Truth is, we could probably dissect each of these learning three styles down even further and arrive at a handful of sub-levels.

Learning is a complicated concept as everyone is unique in their own way, and learns in their own way as well. That said, it is still very much possible to classify a learning style into one of seven categories. Perhaps you fall into one of the following:

1. Visual: These people prefer to use pictures, images, diagrams, colors, and mind maps.
2. Physical: These are the “learn by doing” people that use their body to assist in their learning. Drawing diagrams, using physical objects, or role playing are all strategies of the Physical learner.
3. Aural: People who prefer using sound (obviously), rhythms, music, recordings, clever rhymes, and so on.
4. Verbal: The verbal learner is someone who prefers using words, both in speech and in writing to assist in their learning. They make the most of word based techniques, scripting, and reading content aloud.
5. Logical: The people who prefer using logic, reasoning, and “systems” to explain or understand concepts. They aim to understand the reasons behind the learning, and have a good ability to understand the bigger picture.
6. Social: These people are the ones who enjoy learning in groups or with other people, and aim to work with others as much as possible.
7. Solitary: The solitary learner prefers to learn alone and through self-study.

In reality, we all probably fall into each category, depending on the learning that is taking place. Some topics lend themselves better to select styles, and a combination of multiple styles helps to solidify the learning that takes place. When possible, you should always strive to create learning that engages a variety of these styles. Not only will it be helpful for the learner, but it also will go a long way in learning retention.

Using an online learning approach that includes videos, reading, audio, exercises, social forums, and the like is a great way to hit on multiple learning styles. If you create learning for a living as an instructional designer or teacher, then blending your learning approaches is an effective way to make your learning stick.

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5 ways to evaluate E Learning , formative assessment

5 ways to evaluate E Learning , formative assessment 

 If you want to ensure your eLearning content delivers, you can’t sit around and wait for somebody to evaluate your content or give you feedback. You need to be proactive about gathering feedback that helps you assess the effectiveness of your training programs.
Here are five easy ways to evaluate if your eLearning is hitting the mark:

(1) Include a brief survey at the end of each course.
 Include a satisfaction survey on the last page. And a 10 point rating scale , in terms of utiity value of the content to their profession. 
Use that feedback to further investigate what’s not working.

(2) Conduct focus groups with participants.

When ? After 25% completion of the course. Encourage learners / participants to give both positve & constructive feedback. Have a thir party facilitator  to evaluate. 

(3) Track and analyze completion rates.
 Find out which courses participants are and aren’t finishing. 
Use LMS for this.  Are some course more appealing than other ones ? 

(4) Gather feedback from managers after participants complete a course.

Talk / interact with the immediate superiors & bosses of  your participants . 
Ask their managers to provide feedback about whether or not the course had a positive impact on their work performance. This information will help test the effectiveness of your design regarding learning objectives and will provide insight into any necessary revisions or changes in your future content.

(5) Ask another designer for feedback.

Ask another eLearning designer to review your course. They will give inputs on your course from Technical standpoint. 
That designer will be able to provide insight and advice regarding how to change the design or improve the delivery so that your content is as compelling as possible.

 When you’re proactive about gathering feedback, and you take course evaluation seriously, the effectiveness of your training programs will skyrocket.

( Author Liz Sheffield is a freelance writer with a background in training and development. She specializes in writing about everything related to the human side of business. You can contact her via LinkedIn or Twitter.)