The Role of Storytelling in Learning Experience Design

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eLearning Foundations Online Conference 2021 - December 8, 2021

Eric Berget

Creative Director
Dashe & Thomson

Too often, training can be perceived by our audience as boring, obligatory, and one-dimensional—a dump truck of information that fails to move or motivate in any substantial way. We must find a way to move the heart and mind of the person behind the employee badge and spark their dormant curiosity.

This session takes a guided journey into the ancient art of storytelling, exploring its role in learning experience design. Being a great communicator or trainer means more than relaying relevant and timely information. We will explore essential components of a story—characters, goals, lessons, and the ability to bridge between what is and what could be. We’ll also examine examples of effective storytelling in a variety of recent learning design projects.

In this session, you will learn:

How to help your audience imagine future states of business
How to communicate essence of ideas
How to motivate and inspire your team
How to elicit emotions that fuel their desire to change and improve

Session Video

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