{"id":15282,"date":"2020-08-10T17:34:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/?p=15282"},"modified":"2020-08-10T23:41:54","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T20:41:54","slug":"elearning-video-storytelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/elearning-video-storytelling\/","title":{"rendered":"How to master eLearning video storytelling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every trainer knows that engaging learners can be a real struggle. Distractions and learner fatigue are just two barriers that instructors need to address right off the bat to make learning stick and provide a captivating experience. This is where eLearning video storytelling comes in to save the day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lately, professionals in eLearning have turned to an ancient craft: the craft of storytelling.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stories are known for helping us process and remember information<\/a>.<\/strong> They create an emotional connection with learning material and work as bits of information strategically enveloped in the story.<\/p>\n

Learners like stories \u2014 we all do.<\/em> And they want visual stimulation. So, how can trainers embed advanced storytelling ingredients into their eLearning videos to craft memorable learning experiences?<\/p>\n

To find out, we spoke with experts in visual storytelling at Vyond<\/a><\/strong>, who help people build character-driven stories. Working every day with course creators and witnessing what makes them successful, Vyond\u2019s Customer Success Director, Erin Champion<\/strong>, shared with us her hard-fought wisdom.<\/p>\n

Here is our Q&A:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The basics of eLearning storytelling<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First, we need to start with the basics, and the very first thing instructors need to do is to outline their story. Is it for everyone? According to Erin, it’s just a matter of organization.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How can someone create a course storyline that is easy to follow?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Know your objectives first. Ask yourself: What do you want your learner to take away from the video?<\/em> Now create a story around those objectives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Often times, I see people trying to bite off more than they can chew in just one eLearning video. So, break long videos with multiple objectives into a series and add only one objective to each recording.<\/p>\n

That helps in a couple of ways:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. It helps learners focus on a specific objective.<\/li>\n
    2. It\u2019s easier for them to replay or go back to a specific training video later, instead of searching a timestamp in a long one to find the information they need.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The structure of the story itself can be as simple as:<\/strong><\/p>\n