How Are You Using Branching Scenarios in E-Learning? #99

Branching Scenarios in E-Learning #99: Challenge | Recap

A Practical Model for Designing Scenarios

When we teach scenario design in our workshops, we like to begin with the 3C Model. It’s easy for new learners to pick up because it focuses on the core elements of scenarios: Challenges, Choices, and Consequences. Let’s look at how it works:

The first step is to present your learners with a challenge. It can be any realistic situation that challenges your learners’ understanding on a given topic. Next, provide meaningful choices that allow your learners to make a decision. And finally, provide the appropriate consequences (feedback) for each of the choices.

Learn more about the 3C scenario model

CCAF Learning Scenario

Here’s a good example of how scenarios can be used to teach learners about scenarios. Very meta, right? I like how Jackie used challenge activities to give learners an opportunity to practice using the design model.

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Engaging Text-Based Scenarios

Scenarios don’t have to be rich in multimedia and visual design to engage learners. Consider the following First Aid Exercise scenario. The countdown timer adds a nice element of urgency to the scenario.

View the First Aid Exercise scenario

Challenge of the Week

This week, your challenge is to share one or more branching scenario examples. Your entry can be as simple or complex as you like.

If you want to take it easy this week, try building a text-based scenario like the First Aid example. For those looking to push the limits, show us what you can do by building on the 3C or CCAF models.

Resources

Check out some of our earlier challenges for topic-specific scenario examples:

• Preventing Workplace Violence: E-Learning Scenarios #57
• Decision Map to Branching Scenarios #23

Articles and blog posts

Here are some helpful articles around building scenarios for e-learning:

• How to Build Better Interactive Scenarios for E-Learning
• An Easy Way to Build Branched Scenarios for E-Learning
• How to Create a Visual Design for Your E-Learning Scenario
• Build Branched E-Learning Scenarios in Three Simple Steps
• 7 Tips for Better E-Learning Scenarios
• Here's How to Build Your Next E-Learning Scenario

Last Week’s Challenge:

Before you create your best-case scenarios for this week’s challenge, check out the buzzword bingo games your fellow community members shared over the past week:

E-Learning Buzzword Bingo Recap #98: Challenge | Recap

Wishing you a great week, E-Learning Heroes!

New to E-Learning Challenges?

The weekly challenges are ongoing opportunities to learn, share, and build your e-learning portfolios. You can jump into any or all the previous challenges anytime you want. I’ll update the recap posts to include your demos.