tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10313978.post112699849665270126..comments2023-11-03T06:03:50.388-07:00Comments on The Learning Circuits Blog: Emotionally Evocative Designjayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16271633210993298646noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10313978.post-1127330419927777502005-09-21T12:20:00.000-07:002005-09-21T12:20:00.000-07:00I always try to use some sort of metaphor to stret...I always try to use some sort of metaphor to stretch the learner's imagination. I tend to be that type of intuitive learner and like lessons that include those sorts of emotionally evocative designs that stretch the imagination and bring the learning to another dimension. This multidimensionality strengthens the level of the learning as well.<BR/><BR/>I find that the logical reviewers are often resistant to this sort of "out of the box" thinking, preferring the "vanilla" straightforward thinking instead.<BR/><BR/>Brain-based and accelerated learning theorists would disagree, believing that the more arenas you can involve, the quicker and stronger the learning will be.<BR/><BR/>Interesting training is memorable training and learning that is captured.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10313978.post-1127137678941931922005-09-19T06:47:00.000-07:002005-09-19T06:47:00.000-07:00This 'emotional' element is rather important in wi...This 'emotional' element is rather important in winning bespoke e-learning bids in the UK. It has not been unusual for me to win work thinking it was because of my superb learning design (hee hee) only to find out that some theme or 'gimmick' captured the customer's imagination (usually because they felt it would connect with their audience).<BR/><BR/>When bidding for work, I always look for this 'icing on the cake' angle. I start by creating a general training framework but then look for an overall creative theme, idea or angle that will bring cohesion and emotion to the whole. When this angle is accounted for, I find I frequently win work for my company (all other things being equal).<BR/><BR/>Hard to be specific without giving away trade secrets, but methods for engaging emotions that have worked for me include:<BR/><BR/>1) Immediately placing the learner in a problem situation - right in the thick of the action - give them something to solve and watch their motivation soar<BR/>2) Use 'virtual' employees to present content using devices such as conversations and stories<BR/>3) Allow learners to contribute to the base content in some way so that they can invest in the learning<BR/>4) Add realism - make sure everything is clearly relevant and meaningful<BR/>5) Use surprise - e.g. leading learners down the garden pathStuart Krusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09132289509652438278noreply@blogger.com