Draft a Branching Scenario in 6 Steps

Article Title: Draft a Branching Scenario in 6 Steps

Publication: Integrated Learnings: eLearning

Summary:  Scenario-based training prompts learners to solve problems they encounter on the job, helping to ensure they are prepared to perform their jobs successfully. This article describes six simple steps for designing a branching scenario.

In a branching scenario, an eLearning slide might only provide the start of a situation. Perhaps the first segment of a conversation or an initial glimpse into a problem. Based on the information available, learners choose their next step from a few options provided. And instead of giving them feedback like “correct” or “incorrect,” their choice takes them to a slide that describes the next segment of the scenario…a segment that’s a direct consequence of the option they chose. The scenario continues like this, over a series of a few slides, until learners reach an outcome.

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International Nomad Festival in M’hamid El Ghizlane

Article Title: International Nomad Festival in M’hamid El Ghizlane

Publication: Journey Beyond Travel: Morocco Travel Guide

Summary: Travelers planning to visit the Moroccan desert in mid-March may be in for an additional treat: the International Nomad Festival. This article describes the annual festival.

Each year, the event highlights a theme. This year, the festival centers on the theme of water conservation, an especially relevant topic for nomads and other desert communities. To help commemorate the theme, The International Foundation for Water plans to introduce WaterPODs—a pilot project in which solar stills are used to purify water, increasing the supply of drinkable water to a community. Other presentations at the festival address water-themed topics including managing water in the oasis, water economics and the relationship between water and nomads.

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Morocco for Vegetarians

Article Title: Morocco for Vegetarians

Publication: Journey Beyond Travel: Morocco Travel Guide

Summary: Vegetarians visiting Morocco can look forward to flavorful dishes that delight the taste buds. This article describes the vegetarian options commonly available in Morocco.

Since traditional dishes like tajine and couscous typically come with meat, be prepared to not only order these meals without meat, but to also explain that you do not eat anything made with meat. Vegetarianism is not common in Morocco, so this extra clarification can help you avoid unexpectedly meat-based sauces and broths. Although many travelers find Arabic challenging, French is also widely spoken throughout the country and you may be able to master a simple explanation in French with the help of a phrasebook.

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Tips for Traveling to the Rif Mountains

Article Title: Tips for Traveling to the Rif Mountains

Publication: Journey Beyond Travel: Morocco Travel Guide

Summary: While many people travel to Morocco for its imperial cities and vast sand dunes, visitors who appreciate scenic landscapes will also enjoy the country’s mountain ranges. This article describes what travelers can do while visiting the Rif Mountains, situated in the northernmost part of the country.

Starting daytrips from Chefchaouen gives you access to a variety of trails that ease you into the forest and promises views of the mountains, while also allowing the flexibility to choose less strenuous or shorter routes. Some tour operators also offer transportation to other towns in the mountain range, providing additional outlets for casual exploration.

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Erg Chigaga vs. Erg Chebbi in Morocco

Article Title: Erg Chigaga vs. Erg Chebbi in Morocco

Publication: Journey Beyond Travel: Morocco Travel Guide

Summary: Venturing into the Sahara Desert is one of Morocco’s iconic experiences, and overnight desert tours are especially popular with visitors. Those who shop around for desert excursions face a choice between two main destinations: Erg Chigaga or Erg Chebbi. This article compares two areas.

The Erg Chigaga dunes, located further south, reside off of a road less traveled. In fact, they’re located over 60 kilometers away from the nearest, lightly traveled road. Those opting for an Erg Chigaga excursion should expect a rustic experience, without access to nearby hotels. Visiting these sands by camelback requires a few days of travel through a rocky desert landscape before reaching the towering dunes. Many who prefer to experience the novelty of a bumpy camel ride in a smaller dose hire a guide to take them into Erg Chigaga by 4×4.

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Designing eLearning for Cognitive Ease

Article Title: Designing eLearning for Cognitive Ease

Publication: Integrated Learnings: eLearning

Summary: Daniel Kahneman dedicates a chapter to the topic of cognitive ease in his book, Thinking, Fast and Slow. This article suggests how some of the findings Kahneman presents can benefit eLearning design.

The amount of time spent on eLearning may influence mood, too. Long lessons may leave learners wondering if they’ll ever end, while a series of short lessons can help create a sense of progress. Shorter lessons can also help prompt learners take a brief break and re-energize if they’re feeling mentally fatigued.

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How to Shop in a Morocco Souk

Article Title: How to Shop in a Morocco Souk

Publication: Journey Beyond Travel: Morocco Travel Guide

Summary: Even if shopping isn’t among your favorite activities, browsing in Morocco’s lively souks is a worthwhile cultural experience. This article offers advice and describes what to expect from the experience.

Souks emanate an energy that can feel both invigorating and overwhelming. The packed walkways abound with opportunities to observe locals interacting with family, friends and merchants. Shopkeepers gregariously invite passersby into their stalls, eager to present their wares in hopes of securing a sale. Each seller has a specialty—leather, scarves, jewelry, spices, oils, etc.—and the goods cover every inch of the tightly packed stalls.

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Tips for Traveling with a Morocco Tour Guide

Article Title: Tips for Traveling with a Morocco Tour Guide

Publication: Journey Beyond Travel: Morocco Travel Guide

Summary: Traveling with a tour guide can offer visitors a more personal perspective on Morocco’s sights, culture and history. This article offers advice for getting the most of out the experience, whether you intend to travel with a guide for an hour, a day, a week, or longer.

Learning about your guide’s family, hobbies and way of life provides you with a glimpse into Moroccan life. If a guide asks you questions about family, work or leisure, interpret that as an invitation to ask similar questions. Not only will it allow you to compare cultures, but you may also be surprised by how much you find in common.

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Personify eLearning

Article Title: Personify eLearning

Publication: Integrated Learnings: eLearning

Summary: Numerous studies suggest that learners retain more from eLearning when its design creates a sense of human touch. From collaborating characters to conversational language, this article offers ideas for creating that human touch in eLearning.

The main character within an eLearning lesson could be someone who needs to learn along with the learner. Perhaps a fellow new employee or other acquaintance.

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Turn These Slides into eLearning

Article Title: Turn These Slides into eLearning

Publication: Integrated Learnings: eLearning

Summary: Ever been handed a PowerPoint slideshow by a client, and then asked to convert it into eLearning? Me too. This article offers advice for producing effective training for requests like this, even with tight deadlines.

If a lack of time or familiarity with the content makes you question your ability to draft decent scenarios, perhaps the client knows someone who can do that part for you. Depending on the complexity of the training, a subject matter expert might be able to draft a few scenarios relatively quickly and easily.

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