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Storytelling in Learning Design
Humans are storytelling animals, and most learners respond better to stories than to theoretical material without a story. But how do we incorporate story in learning design, especially given how personal stories can be? In this episode we have practical tips for you on this and all things story in learning design.
01:18 Storytelling in the learning context
02:14 Spontaneous versus planned stories
04:38 The power of story for learning
06:14 How stories engage emotions
06:44 Your learners will make stories up anyway
08:39 Stories can be better than data
09:56 What’s the difference between stories and anecdotes?
11:04 Case studies as a learning bridge
11:54 Should we always only use our own stories?
14:16 Stories can be true without having happened
17:27 Creating great case studies
18:54 Using storytelling consciously in learning design
22:12 Designing stories into materials for others to deliver
24:53 The magpie approach to gathering stories
26:09 Using stories in specific activities
28:20 Getting learners to bring their stories into play
30:57 Lead with the story
32:07 Learning about story structure
38:51 Storytelling as part of your topic
40:19 Stories and evaluation
41:10 Sheridan’s takeaways from Storytelling
44:58 What is Training Design anyway?
53:44 The end of the season
54:19 Who we are and getting in touch
Resource Links
Dave Lieber TED Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bo3dpVb5jw
Ursula Leguin on truth in fiction: tinyurl.com/yx7bjkh3
The Science of Storytelling, Will Storr: www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Storytelling-Will-Storr/dp/0008276943
Joseph Campbell: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hero_with_a_Thousand_Faces
Fabula Storytelling Cards: fabuladeck.com
Pixar Storytelling Course: www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/storytelling-pixar-in-a-box
Contact the Hosts
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrainingDesignPodcast
Terry Pearce LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terrypaulpearce
Sheridan Webb LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner
The Training Designers’ Club: www.facebook.com/groups/2226817990681543 - A community for Learning Designers
360 Learning Design: 360learningdesign.com - For bespoke, creative and personalised learning design
Keystone Development: www.keystonedevelopment.co.uk - For bespoke learning and development programme design
Power Hour: www.power-hour.co.uk - For ready written bite-size training materials
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By Sheridan Webb, Terry Pearce and VIP Members of the Training Designer's Club
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Humans are storytelling animals, and most learners respond better to stories than to theoretical material without a story. But how do we incorporate story in learning design, especially given how personal stories can be? In this episode we have practical tips for you on this and all things story in learning design.
01:18 Storytelling in the learning context
02:14 Spontaneous versus planned stories
04:38 The power of story for learning
06:14 How stories engage emotions
06:44 Your learners will make stories up anyway
08:39 Stories can be better than data
09:56 What’s the difference between stories and anecdotes?
11:04 Case studies as a learning bridge
11:54 Should we always only use our own stories?
14:16 Stories can be true without having happened
17:27 Creating great case studies
18:54 Using storytelling consciously in learning design
22:12 Designing stories into materials for others to deliver
24:53 The magpie approach to gathering stories
26:09 Using stories in specific activities
28:20 Getting learners to bring their stories into play
30:57 Lead with the story
32:07 Learning about story structure
38:51 Storytelling as part of your topic
40:19 Stories and evaluation
41:10 Sheridan’s takeaways from Storytelling
44:58 What is Training Design anyway?
53:44 The end of the season
54:19 Who we are and getting in touch
Resource Links
Dave Lieber TED Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bo3dpVb5jw
Ursula Leguin on truth in fiction: tinyurl.com/yx7bjkh3
The Science of Storytelling, Will Storr: www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Storytelling-Will-Storr/dp/0008276943
Joseph Campbell: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hero_with_a_Thousand_Faces
Fabula Storytelling Cards: fabuladeck.com
Pixar Storytelling Course: www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/storytelling-pixar-in-a-box
Contact the Hosts
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrainingDesignPodcast
Terry Pearce LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terrypaulpearce
Sheridan Webb LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner
The Training Designers’ Club: www.facebook.com/groups/2226817990681543 - A community for Learning Designers
360 Learning Design: 360learningdesign.com - For bespoke, creative and personalised learning design
Keystone Development: www.keystonedevelopment.co.uk - For bespoke learning and development programme design
Power Hour: www.power-hour.co.uk - For ready written bite-size training materials