Comments on: What is a Scenario Based E-learning Course?

By: Janaiah Malikanti

Janaiah Malikanti — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:39:45 +0000

This is really an interesting post as usually from Rupa. But the challange in SBL is that the IDs need to understand the content so well. In addition, they need to get help from the SMEs on the scenarios created by the IDs. Furthermore, the IDs need to be story-tellers to write scenes to the related content. Moreover, the IDs need to logical in terms of branching.

By: Rupa Rajagopalan

Rupa Rajagopalan — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:59:02 +0000

Hi Monika

There might be many ways in which you implement the branching scenario. You might do it programmatically or use any tool like Articulate.

When you design a branching scenario you just need a paper and a pencil or some tool like mindmapping software

By: Monika

Monika — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:46:59 +0000

How can we create brnaching scenarios? Is there any any simple and free tool available for the same?

By: Viji

Viji — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:31:47 +0000

Hi Rupa

Very good post!! First time I am writing to this blog. I think we can use a flowchart to depict branching scenarios. They have been very helpful to me while designing scenario based SBs for technical courses.

BTW, I have always worked on technical courses. I would like to view some samples of soft skill courses and some sample SBs for soft skill courses. Any idea where I can get them?

By: Rupa

Rupa — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:09:07 +0000

Sreya, You are welcome

I should say designing a scenario based course is a very challenging work.

By: Sreya Dutta

Sreya Dutta — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:39:59 +0000

Hi Rupa, I see why you have written so much about scenario based learning. It is relevance that engages an adult learner at the end of the day and that what we should be doing.

Thanks for sharing!

Sreya

By: Rupa

Rupa — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:23:21 +0000

Thanks for the information Archana.

And the demo links you have posted are worth bookmarking

By: Archana Narayan

Archana Narayan — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:59:13 +0000

Rupa, interesting post.
a. We create scenarios based on the learner persona designed for the particular project. We also use all the information available (through the research conducted in the analysis phases) to us about their work environment. For branching stories, I prefer using excel sheets. It is easier to keep track of the flow.
b. The scenario must have the desired impact. The learners must be able to relate to it. The options must be challenging so that the learner gets an opportunity to apply their knowledge.
c. If accessibility to learner is a problem, the scenarios will be vague and based on assumptions. The risk in such situation of the impact being low is high. The scenarios should be forced and must have enough meat and depth for the learners to make informed choices.
d. My favorite scenario based demos:
http://alleni.com/books/Resources/EAP/lifescape_good.htm
http://www.enspire.com/demo/accountchall_demo/movie.html?one=1235558234125