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Designing elearning scenarios is my passion. Join me as I share practical strategies on how to design your own award-winning scenarios, work with subject matter experts, apply psychology to optimize learning, leverage engagement strategies, share excellent examples, answer questions from practitione…

Anna Sabramowicz


    • Feb 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Teresa Moreno Interview Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 48:50


    Ready to get help? - https://scenariosecrets.com/schedule Watch my entire free training here (to realize your own creative potential): https://scenariosecrets.com/case-study What we discussed in this fabulous interview: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:40 How Teresa got started in instructional design. 02:39 The advantage of knowing what is available when first getting into ID. 06:27 What problem or struggle Teresa was trying to solve by joining the interactive storytelling program. 12:51 What she feels like now that she's got this great project under her belt. 20:40 Confidence was a great bonus, but also what other professional skills Teresa feels she honed while working on her interactive story and with our community and coaches. 24:12 Advice she'd give to herself and anyone else just starting the program. 28:03 Teresa tells us about her interactive story, the inspiration and purpose behind it. 39:52 The strategy she used to gather authentic and meaningful stories and situations for her interactive story. 46:26 Where to experience the interactive story and connect with Teresa. Connect with Teresa here and check out her interactive story (which is linked on her page): https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresamorenoaponte/ About Teresa: Teresa is a learning experience designer and eLearning developer living in Switzerland. She has 10 years of experience designing and facilitating language and intercultural communication training in higher education and in a corporate context. She has a background in Cultural Studies and is certified digital learning manager. She's passionate about visual design and storytelling and wants to craft learning experiences that resonate with people and help them to change. Watch my entire free training here (to realize your own creative potential): https://scenariosecrets.com/case-study

    Passion Into Portfolio: How Eva Turned a Book Into An Interactive Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 33:13


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST Ready to get help? https://scenariosecrets.com/schedule What we discussed: 01:07 - How Eva got started in instructional design. 04:57 - How she learned about the Interactive Storytelling Accelerator program 07:06 What surprised her about the program? 09:54 About the inspiration behind her Interactive Story - Conversations that work. 15:10 The creative process and coming up with her main character for the story. 20:58 Iteration, revision and feedback... how to make it work for you. 24:54 A skill she honed the most through this process, her answer will surprise you :) 28:11 Advice for new members and interactive story designers. Connect with Eva here and check out her interactive story which is linked on her page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-daniels/ To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Games, Gamification and Interactive Storytelling Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 23:00


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST What are the differences between games and gamification, how does that fit into the interactive storytelling framework? Here I reflect on my conversations with Moe Ash, Mohsin Memon and Karl Kapp.  To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Before you design your next scenario: 6 things to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 21:28


    I had a conversation about scenario development recently, thought I'd share some of my insights with everyone... this episode gave me a chance to share some stories that would not have made it into a bulleted list. Enjoy!

    Everything is Figure-Outable | Interview with Dr. Robin Sargent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 41:56


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST When you first meet Dr. Robin Sargent she might intimidate you... I mean she's so well put together, she's direct, and there's this aura of confidence about her. Then she somehow disarms you with that contagious laugh of hers and you feel completely at ease.  Robin is a successful entrepreneur, instructional designer and mom of three boys. I loved digging into her journey, because I think the lessons from how she approaches life are spectacular and valuable for both men and women.  In this interview we talked about perseverance, investing in yourself, academia vs. corporate, her work and much much more... hope you enjoy and share.  Connect with Robin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinsargent/ To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Elements of Great Stories | The Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 14:45


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST There's something really strategic in the "happily ever after" line at the end of a good fairy tale. But we, as learning designers can leverage this strategy to bring our interactive story to a satisfying closure and sell our audience on a future that could be theirs. Listen along with me :) Don't forget to sign up for your free ticket for the Learner Engagement Summit here.  To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Elements of Great Stories | The Story Setup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 10:25


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST The setup is crucial in letting your audience know who your hero is now, what mundane rut and routine they are in now, who they have been up until this very moment. Establishing this makes the transformation much more satisfying... and evident. All essentials for great interactive stories.  To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Leaving a Legacy in L&D

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 18:43


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST Maybe the story I share in this podcast becomes your inciting incident? What can we do to make sure our efforts survive our departure... just some reflections on work and life as an L&D consultant. Enjoy! To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call   ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Elements of Great Stories | The Inciting Incident

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 21:22


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST Your character needs a wake up call, something that will make them get on the journey in the first place. Here I discuss the event, big or small, that can be the spark that makes them step out of their comfort zone to take on the challenges that stand in their way.  Plus some talk about Star Wars, George Lucas and Joseph Campbell. Enjoy! To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call   ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube  

    How To Get Scenario Branching Under Control... NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 9:31


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST Branching scenarios can easily get away from you, and sit there unfinished... what if there was a way to get rid of the overwhelm and just start with some constraint framework? Guess what, that's what we talk about in this episode... how to get Avalanche Branching under control, once and for all!! To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Where does feedback fit in a story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 18:07


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST Here is my hypothesis about feedback given to learners... It falls on deaf ears, at best they quickly skip over it to get to the next good part, or at worst they feel annoyed with it and resent the designer for being so patronizing. Let's talk about how to avoid this situation.  To learn more Interactive Storytelling or to inquire about my coaching program go to: https://scenariosecrets.com/ ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Interactive Storytelling framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority.You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    What It Really Means To Be a Lifelong Learner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 19:57


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST I recently had a conversation with someone who in my mind was the epitome of lifelong learning, it made me reflect on my own journey and what it actually takes to grow as a human being.  "Everyone thinks the dream lives in the destination...but that's not the case. The dream lives in the activities that you do today." - Brendon Burchard To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Interactive Storytelling framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Elements of Great Stories | Crafting Meaningful Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 20:40


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST Conflict is a beautiful thing, it's the thing that makes the story worthwhile... if there was no conflict there'd be no story. But this might be the most challenging part of your interactive experience... but it doesn't have to involve other scenes, other people, high drama... sometimes the best conflict is all in our characters head.  To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Persistence and Creativity in Storytelling | One woman's journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 19:14


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST This episode is about a story shared in our coaching community. It's not about an interactive story, but it kind of is. Mostly it is a story of perseverance, persistence, optimism and being ready when the universe throws you a break.  “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Key Elements of Great Stories | Why does your hero want THAT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 23:28


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST My number one issue was overcomplicating stories, but also not asking enough why questions - why does the hero want this? Why are they not going after it right now? What's getting in their way? All of these help you craft a better hero that all kinds of people can relate to, and help your story have meaning and stickiness in their minds. Inner motivation is really the key to creating a relatable character in my opinion. Enjoy this last episode on the "hero" but certainly not the last on storytelling! Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.  To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Interactive Storytelling framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube  

    Key Elements of Great Stories | What does your hero REALLY want?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 15:49


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST The Hero is very important to a successful story, but the hero is nothing without a very clear and visible goal. Or as the storytelling nerds say... the outer motivation. So how should you think about this to make your hero and their goal something your audience will root for? "Everyone thinks the dream lives in the destination...but that's not the case. The dream lives in the activities that you do today." - Brendon Burchard To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Everything You Wanted to Know About Story for Training | Rance Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 46:57


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST Today I'm talking to Story Designer and Author, Rance Greene.  ABOUT: Rance formed needastory.com for those who struggle with storytelling at work. His methodology—Story Design—gives leaders and talent development professionals a systematic and creative way for discovering who their audience is and how to persuade them to take action on new ideas. Rance is the author of Instructional Story Design, a practical guide for developing stories that train. He coaches, teaches, speaks and writes often on the benefits of stories to connect people to one another. Here are some of the questions we get into:  1. Tell us your story, how did you get here and become a Story Designer for L&D?  2. What is your definition of a story? 3. How does one use story to reinforce learning? Where does it fit? Does it replace content? 4. Can you tell us your philosophy on storytelling?  5. You've worked with many people on crafting their stories, or refining their stories... where do you see people usually mess up when they're first getting started? 6. How can they avoid those pitfalls?  7. Other than reading your awesome book, what advice would you have for someone who wants to introduce storytelling into their learning ecosystem?   To learn more about Rance's work: https://needastory.com/ids To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube  

    A Skewed Sense of Reality That Might Be Hurting Your Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 7:15


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST This episode is a little, just a little, off my beaten path of scenario design. It has to do with our mindset in L&D... how we're hurting our results, and hurting our learners by convincing ourselves of a reality that is based purely on our imagination. It's short, not too sweet, but candid and hopefully the jolt you needed today. Enjoy! "Everyone thinks the dream lives in the destination...but that's not the case. The dream lives in the activities that you do today." - Brendon Burchard To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Key Elements to Great Stories | Part 4 | More Hero Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 12:58


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST In this episode we continue exploring the hero in your story. How to make them more than just a name and a position. What strategies you can use to make them instantly relatable and someone your audience will care about. Also, reflections on Toy Story 4. Enjoy! "Everyone thinks the dream lives in the destination...but that's not the case. The dream lives in the activities that you do today." - Brendon Burchard To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Key Elements of Great Stories Part 3 | The Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 17:52


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST There's no story without a hero. There's no transformation without a hero. And, if your hero is someone people can't relate to... it might be all for naught. There's nuances to crafting a good hero, but we can always err on the side of simplicity. In fact, simplicity in this area might be the most difficult part... come explore with me.  To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Key Elements of Great Stories Part 2 | More Transformation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 13:38


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST I love transformation stories... and with good reason, they make amazing experiences for us. And guess what, they can be amazing learning tools for our audience, IF we do transformation right.  Sidenote: The movie whose title I could not remember is Free Guy!! Go see it.  To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority.You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Key elements of great stories - Part 1 | Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 23:10


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST There are essential ingredients to crafting a great story. There are elements that you can be loosey goosey on, not do so well and still create an OK story for your learners. But this one piece... this is one of the most important things to get right: transformation.  Here I dig deep into why I think it matters, what it can do for your learner, how it can enhance their buy-in, how I think it increases how persuasive and emotionally engaging your story is and much more. Enjoy! "Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today." - Robert McKee  To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner and Articulate Master, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Storyboards. Cumbersome or helpful?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 11:45


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST I had a great convo with Rued Riis, "the Vyond guy" as we lovingly call him in the L&D world... and I had a couple of aha moments around the use of storyboards. The conversation really solidified in my mind that a storyboard has a place, but to be honest, it is relegated to the back seat (and probably used if your focus is dressing up content, not actually sharing a meaningful story)...different strategy/tool for different outcomes. Enjoy! "Everyone thinks the dream lives in the destination...but that's not the case. The dream lives in the activities that you do today." - Brendon Burchard To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube  

    Everything You Wanted to Know About Being an ID, but were AFRAID To Ask

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 71:12


    In this episode I talk to Alexander Salas. He's an instructional systems developer and eLearning designer with 14 years of experience specializing in the blend of learning technologies and gamification for performance outcomes. Since 2007, Alex has worked in every facet of corporate learning and performance enablement for Fortune 100 enterprises such as Philips, Centene Corporation and Dell Technologies. He's the owner of StyleLearn, an eLearning design firm helping clients of all sizes. He's also the Chief of Awesomeness at eLearning Launch, the online academy for digital learning professionals. Question Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:14 Were there skills that you have developed over the years that you wish you had when you first started? 07:01 What is ADDIE, really? 12:01 How has your development process evolved over the years? 23:36 How do you pitch ideas to stakeholders not ready to hear them? How do you overcome resistance? 32:08 What it means to be an instructional designer today. 35:29 Gamification, what is your definition of it? 47:00 Deep dive on how Escape Rooms work in eLearning. 58:17 Favorite app or tool that you can't live without? 01:04:06 How to get in touch with Alex. Learn more about his Academy eLearning Launch: https://www.elearninglaunch.com/ To learn more about Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT ANNA: Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework. Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. Connect with her on LinkedIn or watch this interview on YouTube

    Learning Modality, Autonomy and Other Things I'm Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 12:53


    Getting attached to one kind of solution, or one kind of mindset, something I call being a "purist", will hurt you, will hurt how creative you are in your solutions. I had fallen into this trap, and realised that through more exploration and deep conversation with people practicing a different "purism" I might augment my own practice with their approach.  THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST Sometimes you just gotta go back to the roots. That's what I did in this episode.. How I got started with instructional design, why scenarios resonated so much with me and all the wacky adventures along the way.  This is episode one of 6 that gets into the roots of my freelancing career, how and why I created Broken Co-Worker, and continue to evolve my Narrative Scenario Design practice. The biggest goal is to help you overcome some of your limiting beliefs about what can and can't be done…how creative you can be, how proud you can be of the work you love. Honestly, if this immigrant kid can, so can you.  "Everyone thinks the dream lives in the destination...but that's not the case. The dream lives in the activities that you do today." - Brendon Burchard To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Reflections on Mentorship in the Zoom Era & Learning Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 16:50


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST In this episode I reflect on mentorship in the Zoom age and how to facilitate this (or rather the difficulty of doing so) as a remote worker. I also reflect on the lessons I've learned from coaching my students, some common pitfalls, and my thoughts on communities of practice. "Everyone thinks the dream lives in the destination...but that's not the case. The dream lives in the activities that you do today." - Brendon Burchard To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube  

    Reduce build time for creative story based elearning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 21:47


    Most of my worst projects happened when I was trying to be too creative. When I was trying to reinvent every single aspect of development... starting from a blank page. Over time I learned there are ways to be creative, and deliver an outstanding product while placing massive constraints. I want to share that strategy with you today.   To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna co-developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Is this holding you back from doing your best elearning work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 20:12


    Have you had a habit that held you back from living your best life? I know I sound like a life coach here, but discovering this one limiting mind habit has been a huge aha for me. I sometimes wish I could go back in time and change things. What I said. What I did. But now I realize that all this was a result of what I thought. About myself, about the situation, about limitations... and I brought that with me everywhere I went.   Your reality will reflect what you believe and expect. Want to change how your creative projects work out? Change what you believe about how they'll turn out first. Easy to say. More difficult to do.   Now this aha came slowly. But it became clear that I was not the only one holding this limiting thought habit after I worked with my coaching clients. I found some people had all the luck with clients, all the creative freedom... while others struggled to get an inch.   I discuss this and great examples in this episode. Hope you find it useful! Until next time my lovely learning designers!   To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube    

    Storytelling, Design Thinking & Emotions: Talk with Austin Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 68:21


    In this episode I talk to Austin Welch. His learning films have earned three Brandon Hall Awards and he's spoken about the emerging role of media and learning at the International Association of Food Protection, ATD, and TEDx. As a Kirkpatrick Certified Professional, Austin is always looking for ways to create emotionally intelligent training films that lead to measurable behavior change.   Question Timestamps:  01:31 What are inductive learning experiences? 05:02 How do you overcome stakeholders that want to spoonfeed learners information (in case they miss the point)? 08:38 Why is video your favorite medium? 13:48 Why are endings the hardest part of crafting a good story? 18:51 Framework on how to get started on your first story in L&D? 24:46 How does emotion mix or influence learning? 37:28 Corporate Mythology? What? 44:00 The Clarify Session as a tool to discover the Mythos 46:35 Design Thinking and Storytelling? How do these things go together? 54:24 Divergent and Convergent thinking... strategies to think in more divergent ways. 1:00:55 To learn more about Austin's work at Sage Media. Connect with Austin on https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinwelch Or https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemedia   To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Two immersive learning experiences that changed everything |Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 16:30


    In this episode I share two powerful experiences that introduced me to scenarios and interactive storytelling. One was from Allen Interactions GANGS: PATROL E-LEARNING and the other was Connect With Haji Kamal from Kinection Studios.  I also discussed Kolb's Learning Cycle… how I think it beautifully fits with this style of learning. Check it out, I think you'll love the thinking behind it. It's a game changer. Finally, I discuss the strategies you can use to convince stakeholders to embrace these new ideas.  To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube  

    My Journey to Instructional Design | Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 17:37


    THE SCENARIO SECRETS PODCAST Sometimes you just gotta go back to the roots. That's what I did in this episode.. How I got started with instructional design, why scenarios resonated so much with me and all the wacky adventures along the way.  This is episode one of 6 that gets into the roots of my freelancing career, how and why I created Broken Co-Worker, and continue to evolve my Narrative Scenario Design practice. The biggest goal is to help you overcome some of your limiting beliefs about what can and can't be done…how creative you can be, how proud you can be of the work you love. Honestly, if this immigrant kid can, so can you.  "Everyone thinks the dream lives in the destination...but that's not the case. The dream lives in the activities that you do today." - Brendon Burchard To learn more Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/ To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call ABOUT:  Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She's worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen's University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.  Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She's also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority. You can find Anna on LinkedIn or on watch her instructional videos on YouTube

    Using Interactive Stories to Enhance Online Courses: Interview with Dennis O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 43:41


    Ready to get help? https://www.elearningsecrets.com/apply Learn more about Dennis' work: https://precisionhealthcareecosystem.org/ Link to interactive experience "Michelle's' Story" : https://360.articulate.com/review/content/094a1ac6-614d-464e-8d1f-fe6b4e4836a5/review

    Simple Patterns that Engage | Broken Co-Worker Under the Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 20:07


    Ready to get help? https://www.elearningsecrets.com/apply Interactive Stories Featured in this Episode: https://www.brokencoworker.com/

    Storytelling Blueprint: The Hero's Journey for eLearning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 19:14


    Ready to get help? https://www.elearningsecrets.com/apply For the visuals go to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLsSFZ5O6RIKaZHD37oKlwQ

    3 Mistakes Elearning Designers Make When Trying Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 21:19


    Ready to get help? https://www.elearningsecrets.com/apply Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/eLearnerEngaged

    Story-Based Elearning: How to Craft Strong Characters That Engage Your Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 22:50


    Ready to get help? https://www.elearningsecrets.com/apply

    Story Design: Crafting Relatable Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 23:51


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    Core of Interactive Stories: Frameworks, Conversations & Iteration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 17:27


    Ready to get help? https://www.elearningsecrets.com/apply

    How to Make Time for Creative Work??

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 15:58


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    4 Tips to Get More Work You Love & a Shameless Plug for Interactive Stories!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 11:36


    Ready to get help? https://www.elearningsecrets.com/apply

    3 Quick Strategies To Write Kick Ass Scenario Questions…That Make Adults Think

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 11:25


    Ready to get help? https://www.elearningsecrets.com/apply

    My first stint as an instructional designer: making difficult decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 15:29


    I was hired for my innovation and creativity, but soon hit the “this is not the place to do that” wall. To learn more visit: elearningsecrets.com

    Role Playing and how strategic distance makes a difference in learning.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 11:34


    My interactive scenario and storytelling lessons from working as a trainer in the call center.

    How I got started as an ID and then transitioned to interactive storytelling.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 28:21


    My journey from wanting to be a high school teacher to solo-developer.

    Why John Built His 1st Elearning Portfolio Piece Using "Interactive Storytelling"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 28:59


    Story: Feeling like you have a great portfolio idea but, no idea where to start building your portfolio piece? Well, that's exactly where my client John used to be! He had done the hard work of deciding to transition out of K-12 Education and knew it was time help with business problems. It was time to take his experience and put it to a different use, but he needed clarity, guidance, and support to create that portfolio piece he felt he needed! John knew he had a choice to make: "figure it out himself" and build a traditional course, or make something special and join the program. He had everything in place, it was just a matter of executing and being with the right people, right ideas, and putting it all together. Recently, I sat down to chat with John. So if you're ready to hear how he was able to make a career transition, to invest in himself and join my coaching program, then watch his interview now! In this video, Anna and John will discuss: How Anna's systematic approach to engagement and interactivity is exactly what you need when you're building your portfolio piece How John was able to build a career-defining portfolio piece, while meeting the needs of a client/stakeholder AND... how the program provides the clarity and guidance you need to know you are making the right choices for your portfolio To learn more about the Interactive Storytelling Program go here: https://www.elearningsecrets.com/ To watch this video recording go here: https://www.elearningsecrets.com/john-trupiano To experience John's Interactive Story go here: http://amillennialinvestmentstory.net/story_html5.html

    How to make elearning experiences that engage: Interview with Kirk Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 40:01


    Want to learn how he did it? https://www.elearningsecrets.com/free-training Here's what we cover: Where Kirk was before joining Interactive Storytelling Accelerator. How Kirk discovered through taking action, how much buy-in he can get from SME's and stakeholders. How applying the model has changed the way Kirk designs his elearning now. How he's been able to remove "fear of failure" from his vocabulary. What made him decide to join our coaching program. Who his interactive story is for and what its about. His "aha" moment around storytelling and the danger of over-developing. 8. What vulnerability has to do with putting out amazing learning products. Kirk's #1 piece of advice for new members: Check your ego at the door. To work with Kirk go to: http://www.kewel.ca/​ Enjoy!

    How to Create Space for Difficult Conversations: Don Rickard's Interactive Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 27:01


    Want to craft your own interactive story that deeply engages your audience, like Don did? Let's chat to see if we can help you: https://www.elearningsecrets.com/ss-schedule What we talked about: 0:33 What is Don’s background? 2:17 Don’s Interactive Story.. who is it for? who is he trying to impact? 7:57 Where did the idea for Don’s story come from? 9:35 What Don’s wife has to do with joining the program (she’s an instructional designer!) 12:00 How Don modelled Broken Co-Worker 15:13 What surprised Don about being part of the coaching program? 18:51 Skills that Don added to his toolkit as a result of the program 22:59 Don’s advice for someone just starting the Interactive Storytelling Accelerator program. 25:34 Where to go to experience Don’s interactive story and get in touch. Experience Don Rickard's Interactive Story "Whose Wedding is it Anyway?" https://recovering-catholic.com/ Want to craft your own interactive story that deeply engages your audience, like Don did? Let's chat to see if we can help you: https://www.elearningsecrets.com/ss-schedule

    Crafting a Viral Portfolio Piece: How Kristin Anthony Did Just That

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 22:18


    Let's see if I can help you craft an interactive story too: https://www.elearningsecrets.com/ss-schedule What we talked about: 0:51 What was life like before they joined our program. 4:14 Kristin's Interactive Story: It's purpose, target audience, and the context behind it. 6:31 How Kristin pushed the development of the interactive story with software. 9:07 Kristin's reaction to the comments and feedback for the interactive story. 11:09 What surprised Kristin about joining the ISA program. 12:80 What strategies Kristin found professionally were the biggest gains from being a part of the Interactive Storytelling program. 14:50 How Kristin kept up motivation when working on the portfolio piece in their spare time. 17:30 When do you know it's time to stop tweaking and ship? 18:52 Advice for anyone starting the ISA Program. Connect with Kristin using these channels... Their site: https://www.knanthony.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthkris/ Twitter: @anthkris Kristin's Interactive Story can be found here: https://brink-of-burnout.netlify.app/ About Kristin Anthony: Kristin (they/them) is a learning technologist - a mix of front-end engineer, learning experience designer, and game developer - focusing on creating learning tools and experiences with code. They ran Dear Instructional Designer, the show about the instructional design journey, for four (awesome!) seasons. They have also built several resources centering the newbie LXD, including GoDesignSomething.co and HackID. Outside of work, they care for two of the cutest pupper dogs ever put on planet Earth.

    Should you repurpose an old project into a storytelling project?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 25:03


    Let's talk to see if you'd be a fit for our community of interactive story designers. https://www.elearningsecrets.com/ss-schedule

    Is an interactive story a good fit for your organisation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 20:13


    Are you trying to turn all your learning into stories? That's major overkill. In this episode I'll help you add clarity and context around when an interactive story is a good fit for purpose. Want to see if I can help you take your skills to the next level? Schedule your free session with me here: https://www.elearningsecrets.com/ss-schedule

    How Dianne Hope turned a content dump into an interactive story in 5 weeks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 27:00


    Want to learn how she did it? https://www.elearningsecrets.com/ How Dianne used an Interactive Story to Create Excitement and Buzz Around a New Performance Development Package Goal: Help a medical organisation create excitement and buzz around a new performance support package launch. Plus, show them they had a big part to play in the results the new program would bring to them personally. Here's some of what we discussed together: What motivated Dianne to join the ISA coaching program. What helped Dianne work through difficult feedback from clients. Dianne's strategy for learning and taking her work to the next level - the mindset to adopt. How she brought her client on board and the telltale sign that they had bought into this strategy. Dianne's #1 piece of advice for members: Be open, especially to feedback - everyone has your best interest in mind. Enjoy! Want to see if our ISA program is a fit for you? Go here to book your free strategy session: https://www.elearningsecrets.com/ss-schedule

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