Lesson 5

Storytelling and other

Strategies
 The Strategies Used in Storytelling to Capture

Learners’ Attention

On the other hand, there are at least two

important factors that we eLearning developers
share with creators in the entertainment industry:

• We’re constructing an experience for people.

• The experience requires the person’s attention.
 Here are 4 storytelling principles that can
apply to eLearning and capture learners’
attention:
1. Offer an interesting problem

2. Start with the action

3. Details are important.

4. Don't overdo it.

 
Story-Based Learning: Which Storytelling
Strategy to Choose?

The art of storytelling has been used in

learning for centuries, and is also applicable
to online learning. Different types of
storytelling strategies can be used according
to the training content.
 The Five Storytelling Strategies to Use
In Story-Based Learning
Storytelling is an effective form of
communication and, as Instructional Designers and
training managers, we can utilize story-based online
learning to strike a chord with learners. Stories have
this amazing power to heal, inspire, teach, and
resolve. Here is some information on the different
kinds of strategies that can be applied to story-based
online learning and how this can help eLearning.
1. Keep It Real with Real-Life Stories.

2. Make Learning Fun with Illustrated Stories.

3. Boost Interactivity With Game-Based Stories.

4. Engage Learners With Animated Stories.

5. Deliver Inspirational Training With Open-

Ended Stories.
 A story-based online learning program might
be just what you need to present heavy content
in a refreshing and interesting way.

A story-based online learning program can help

in the following ways:

• Provide an emotional connection with

learners.
• Promote effective understanding.
• Boost recollection of training content.