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Scenario based learning (SBL) is an instructional approach that delivers real-life situations for immersive learner experience and applicable results.
The building blocks of this training format are scenarios, designed to address familiar events that occur in a specific occupation. Scenarios or digital stories encompass visual and/or video elements, narrative, audio, and background music, which design the complex microclimate of an instructional simulation.
When students are immersed in the simulated environment, they become active participants in the situated learning, modeling certain behaviors to predict the outcomes of their decisions and correct the behavior patterns before undesired consequences happen in the real world.
The purpose of scenario based learning is to involve students in active learning and participation, immersing them in a simulated world closely resembling the real one. Immersiveness plays a significant role in shaping and setting the pace for various activities.
At Technomatix, we develop the following types of scenario based training: either as independent units or combined learning, depending on the project's goals. Here are the core scenario learning types we are experienced in, but there is always room to step out of this circle and create something captivating to meet your unique needs.
Participants familiarize themselves with a concise challenging situation and choose one of the proposed answers for action. The events do not unfold or depend on the participant's choice. However, meaningful realistic feedback is provided for each option, allowing participants to analyze the correctness of their thoughts and develop specific skills.
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Participants immerse themselves in a specific setting and make choices on how to act in different life situations with various contexts but a consistent ideological line. Participants progress along a single path, meaning that after choosing a particular action, they still move forward to the next situation. This type of scenario training is simplified and lacks a branching structure. Its strength lies in supporting the student and guiding them towards the correct outcome, despite allowing them to make their own decisions.
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Participants face the challenging task of activating their competencies on the topic and immersing themselves in the realistic context of a simulated world with great responsibility. They need to solve problematic tasks, the results of which impact the development of subsequent events. Participants can take different paths toward the final outcome based on their chosen answers. The consequences of their decisions may vary, and this may not always result in a victory, but the experience gained will undoubtedly help in making more effective decisions in reality.
The scenario will be presented in the format of a text description or dialogue accompanied by graphic elements. To enhance the sense of immersion in a simulated reality, individual fragments or all texts can be voice-overed, and background music or sound effects of certain actions on the slide can also be added. We can create minimal dynamics by utilizing a slide course development tool like Articulate Storyline. Simple animations using this tool can bring static images to life to some extent, but for a more complete sense of dynamism, the next type of scenario based learning should be considered.
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Animation created based on a detailed script can effectively convey the atmosphere and circumstances of real situations. Interiors and exteriors can align with the organization's corporate ethos, and characters and other elements can bear similarities to real participants in events. This format provides a broader scope for engagement and helps achieve high learning outcomes. The student can make decisions directly on the paused frame of the animation, without being distracted by unrelated actions in other frames. This allows for a seamless storyline while creating the effect of controlling the animated content and maintaining a smooth scenario learning flow.
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Another lively option for scenario based learning is video production. A notable feature is the ability to incorporate real environments, participants, or actions into the frame. The performances of actors can be so convincing that students will exhibit maximum involvement, as if they were witnessing actions in real life. When the interaction involves real individuals, decision-making takes on a different level. Our company offers comprehensive support in creating video products, covering everything from pre-production, including casting for suitable roles and selecting appropriate props, to the final release of the product. For more information, you can explore our Video Training service. We create impressive content there!
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The scenario will be presented in the format of a text description or dialogue accompanied by graphic elements. To enhance the sense of immersion in a simulated reality, individual fragments or all texts can be voice-overed, and background music or sound effects of certain actions on the slide can also be added. We can create minimal dynamics by utilizing a slide course development tool like Articulate Storyline. Simple animations using this tool can bring static images to life to some extent, but for a more complete sense of dynamism, the next type of scenario based learning should be considered.
Animation created based on a detailed script can effectively convey the atmosphere and circumstances of real situations. Interiors and exteriors can align with the organization's corporate ethos, and characters and other elements can bear similarities to real participants in events. This format provides a broader scope for engagement and helps achieve high learning outcomes. The student can make decisions directly on the paused frame of the animation, without being distracted by unrelated actions in other frames. This allows for a seamless storyline while creating the effect of controlling the animated content and maintaining a smooth scenario learning flow.
Another lively option for scenario based learning is video production. A notable feature is the ability to incorporate real environments, participants, or actions into the frame. The performances of actors can be so convincing that students will exhibit maximum involvement, as if they were witnessing actions in real life. When the interaction involves real individuals, decision-making takes on a different level. Our company offers comprehensive support in creating video products, covering everything from pre-production, including casting for suitable roles and selecting appropriate props, to the final release of the product. For more information, you can explore our Video Training service. We create impressive content there!
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We fully recognize the importance of addressing gaps in hard skills alongside the development of soft skills. Our commitment lies in customizing scenario based elearning activities that are most suitable to create a comprehensive and effective learning journey for your specific target audience. At Technomatix, we tailor learning scenarios based on your unique objectives and desired learning outcomes to ensure that learners acquire both the necessary hard skills and soft skills required for success in their occupations.
Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, decision-making, and empathic skills are integral competencies for workers in various industries and different roles. Our strong belief in the importance of soft skills training is backed by the wide array of scenario based elearning examples we have expertly crafted and successfully implemented.
The mentioned skills help to cultivate confidence in the workplace and solve problems without constant dependence on managers. These skills empower employees to make independent decisions and evaluate information. Scenario based learning creates the circumstances in which these competencies foster.
The most important skills in any profession are thinking critically and solving problems efficiently. Students learn to think critically in real circumstances; they don't need to imagine something but act immediately. It is crucial for participants to not only consider situations from different angles but also delve deeper into them. They should conduct investigations to validate specific hypotheses and mentally test them or perform tasks within the scenario.
This process allows participants to establish cause-and-effect relationships and evaluate whether their assumptions hold true. It enables them to determine what factors should be taken into account when facing similar circumstances in the future.
The ability to make logical connections is another distinctive feature of critical thinking. By taking part in prototyped situations, participants reinforce their capacity to identify and strengthen these connections. Ultimately, through a combination of these activities, participants engage in cognitive processes that foster the development of critical thinking skills, which are essential components of soft skills training.
Since problems can be solved in various ways, the scenario based learning approach teaches students how to do it in the most ecologically friendly way for themselves and the business. Students will learn to analyze problems, identify areas of difficulty, follow established paths with proven solutions, or creatively present their approaches. Regardless of the chosen approach, finding the optimal solution will result in valuable experience.
It is crucial that participants are able to solve problems within a safe simulation environment. The scenario script can incorporate rewards and negative points based on the chosen problem-solving approach and the resulting consequences. This allows participants to develop not only problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome obstacles but also decision-making skills.
Decision-making skills are important both in everyday life and work situations. These skills cannot be developed solely by reading about them; practice is essential to enhance one's ability to make informed choices.
The realistic scenario plays a crucial role in this process, as participants can observe the consequences of their decisions within the unfolding events. Each scenario offers different outcomes, allowing individuals to understand the value of their choices. Therefore, scenario based learning is invaluable for fostering evaluative thinking and enhancing participants' ability to effectively assess options and predict the resulting outcomes. Through reflection at the end of scenario based learning, decision-making skills are formed and firmly ingrained.
The skills of understanding the feelings of others and the ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes are gaining importance as soft skills in the corporate sector. While individuals often express sympathy and comprehend the thoughts or actions of others in personal relationships, at work, there seems to be a divide between emotions and business.
However, emotions are an integral part of each individual, making the development of emotional intelligence, particularly empathy skills, essential for effective teamwork and client interaction.
Realistic scenarios and plot development evoke various emotions in students, helping them learn to manage their own emotions and respond to the actions of other participants in different situations. This enables them to acknowledge and consider alternative perspectives, even if they differ from their own. Empathic involvement enhances the memorization effect and, consequently, influences learning outcomes.
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Immersive active learning, since simulated learning places learners in real-life settings to train practical skills.
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Provides a memorable environment and demonstrates connections between several knowledge fields.Provides a memorable environment and demonstrates connections between several knowledge fields.
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Training scenario helps to practice and experiment without tension and fear of making mistakes.
Scenario-based learning is a reliable bridge that connects theoretical foundations with practical application, empowering learners to enter a realm of immersive and experiential learning. With our company, you will undoubtedly achieve outstanding results in real life for your learners and enhance your business performance.
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