High-Context Storyline Course Example

Hi Holly, I think you are spot-on about consequences. The course in its current form doesn't emphasize consequences and most feedback falls into the judgment or explanation categories instead. Focusing more on consequences would improve the realism and impact of the exercises in the course. One problem we face is that the consequences are often very minor--if you don't fill out the label properly, a staff member has to come find you to correct the information. Not too exciting. But your point is still right: realistic consequences make the learning more memorable.

The two-step thing: where we ask a learner to choose an action or answer a question and then follow up by asking the learner to justify that answer is something we've been using for a while. I generally like the approach, especially when the training has some underlying principles because then you can ask learners to justify their answers in terms of those principles (e.g., you identified this as a problem. Which principle does it violate?) This helps learners connect actions with the underlying principles.

I will take a look at the links you provided. Thanks so much!