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Optimising Scenarios in E-Learning<\/strong><\/h1>

Scenarios can help turn a good e-learning course into a fantastic one. They help make the content of the course more relevant to the learner and they encourage engagement. They also show the learner the consequences of taking a particular course of action.<\/p>

As with most things in life, however, there are good scenarios in e-learning and there are bad scenarios. Below you will find key tips to help you optimise the scenarios in your courses. First, though, a quick recap on what scenarios are and why you should include them.<\/p>

Scenarios Explained<\/strong><\/h2>

Role-playing is a feature of many classroom-based courses, particularly in corporate and business training. Scenarios are the e-learning equivalent of role-playing<\/a>.<\/p>

In other words, you present a situation to the learner who must then use the skills and knowledge they have learned in the course to make decisions and\/or take actions.<\/p>

This improves the learning experience, makes the content of the course relatable to the learner\u2019s everyday working environment, and helps you maximise the results of your training initiatives<\/a>.<\/p>

Optimising Scenarios<\/strong><\/h2>

There are three structural elements you need to consider when creating a scenario for your e-learning courses. These are:<\/p>

  1. Story<\/li>
  2. Urgency<\/li>
  3. Choices<\/li><\/ol>

    Let\u2019s look at each in more detail.<\/p>

    Make the Story Compelling<\/strong><\/h2>

    The first and most important step is to make the story compelling to the reader. This starts with creating the scenario on a topic the learner will relate to, i.e. the subject of the scenario should not be abstract or unfamiliar.<\/p>

    A key part of making the scenario relevant is creating a familiar protagonist. Ideally, this should be the learner himself\/herself.<\/p>

    You also need to create obstacles and problems the protagonist must deal with or overcome as part of the scenario. This could be an individual \u2013 an antagonist \u2013 or a situation. Examples include something that is difficult to do, something that presents unique challenges, or something that presents opportunities.<\/p>

    The way you tell the story is crucially important as well. Here are some tips:<\/p>