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How to leverage The Hero’s Journey in Instructional Design Steps 1-4

As we consider how much the learner’s journey and the hero’s journey overlap (which makes sense because our learners are the hero of our stories), how can we…

The Hero’s Journey as a Learning Template

Joseph Campbell describes 12 steps in The Hero’s Journey. And when we look at these steps we can see not only how they fit within the 3 act…

The parallels between the three-act structure and a quality learning experience.

When we take a closer look at the three-act structure it can be difficult not to see the parallels between it and a quality learning experience. Both start…

Storytelling in Instructional Design a comic book example

I’ve always loved comic books and graphic novels. In addition to being works of art, they can also be an effective instructional medium that can leverage storytelling and…

Storytelling as an instructional strategy.

Storytelling has been used to teach for as long as there has been language. We know this and we also know that human beings are natural storytellers. Yet…

Leveraging Lessons from Operant Conditioning and Spaced Repetition in a simple technique.

Two of the more practical learning theories are Operant Conditioning and Spaced Repetition. And when they are combined you can use what they teach us as a solid…

More Mind Mapping Details

Yesterday I shared some recommendations regarding Mind Mapping software and received a few questions asking for some information about what exactly a mind map is and when or…

Mind Mapping Recommendation

One organizational technique I use often is that of Mind Mapping. A mind map is a visual way of breaking down ideas and concepts hierarchically. A mind map…

The importance of self-confidence and a supporting belief system.

Self Confidence, Self-Acceptance, and a Supporting Belief System. Now you may be asking yourself.. This seems like such a fundamental and foundational pillar of creativity why is it…

Discovering our Autonomy and Ability to Make Choices

It is difficult to express your creativity in a project if you are unable to make any choices regarding how the project is done. Eventually in order to…