Incorporating Storytelling in Your E-learning
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An e-learning course presented as a story engages learners emotionally and motivates them to act. Stories have a structure called the story arc that includes an introduction of characters and setting, a conflict or issue, a climax or resolution, and conclusion. When crafting an e-learning story, instructors should personalize it for learners, focus on content over dramatic elements, align the story with learning objectives, plan it with a clear beginning, middle and end, and provide a clear resolution to the conflict.
Incorporating Storytelling in Your E-learning
- 2. An e-learning course crafted as a story will engage learners on an emotional level, and compel them to act, do, or change, to emerge the winner.
- 4. Stories have a structure called the Story Arc. Climax Introduction Conflict Resolution
- 5. A story begins by introducing the characters and describing the setting where the story unfolds. Introduction Stage 1
- 6. Stage 2This is the heart of the story and describes the issue to be addressed; the skills to be enhanced. Conflict
- 7. Stage 3Every story culminates in a climax – the terminal objective – the purpose for which the story was crafted. Climax
- 8. Stage 4This step summarizes the key takeaway of the story and reinforces what learners need to do to overcome the problem in question. Resolution
- 9. Tips to Craft a Good Story
- 10. 1 Personalize the story • Picture yourself in the leaners’ shoes • Keep asking ‘What’s in it For Me?’ • Use characters and job titles your learners can relate to
- 11. 2 Highlight content Content should be the king of your e-learning course, not the story! Trim unnecessary frills such as too many characters or a highly dramatic environment.
- 12. 3 Align story with learning objectives Use the story as a tool to help your learners accomplish a goal –sell better, handle customers efficiently, use the new software, or follow regulatory policies. Do not include a story just for entertainment.
- 13. 4 Plan your story Keep your key takeaway in mind and craft your story with a clear start, middle, and an end. Include essential details. Be creative and use elements such as tension and dialogues judiciously.
- 14. 5 Have a clear resolution Present the solution to the conflict clearly through the story. Help learners understand how their problem can be solved.
- 16. Before we leave, let us quickly recap what we have learnt. Stories provide context and meaning to process information, help develop trust and commitment, and elicit an emotional response from learners. Tips: • Personalize the story • Highlight content • Align story with learning objectives • Plan your story • Have a clear resolution Stories have a structure called the story arc which consists of: • Introduction • Conflict • Climax • Resolution