Building eLearning Scenarios in Working Sessions with SMEs

Many instructional designers attempt to write training scenarios independently, based on their knowledge of the client’s needs. While sometimes this can work, scenarios written in this way often lack the details to realistically simulate workplace situations. This article explains how collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) helps instructional designers create robust scenarios for training. The article also includes a short case study that illustrates how this collaboration can occur.

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Making Scenarios Realistic in eLearning

Training experts and writing experts agree: showing is more effecting than telling when trying to convey a message, regardless of whether it’s a storyline for entertainment or a procedure for the workplace. This article suggests techniques for writing training scenarios that realistically simulate a work environment.

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What Makes eLearning Boring?

Many have experienced eLearning that is just plain boring. This article describes four pitfalls that make eLearning boring – too much text, too much detail, too much repetition, and too much formality – and offers suggestions for making eLearning engaging.

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