#GuildChat for 03/20/2015: The Importance of Story in Learning
Our next #GuildChat takes place Friday March 20th at 11am PT / 2pm ET. The topic for this chat is The Importance of Story in Learning.
There’s an increasing amount of weight being placed on the role story can play in learning. Despite this growing emphasis, much learning content is packaged up as presentations of facts. We need to find ways to better integrate storytelling into the way we design learning programs.
In this week’s #GuildChat we’re going to explore the value of storytelling for learning.
Here are the questions currently scheduled to be posed during the chat.
- What does a story add to a learning experience that the same content without the story element would lack?
- What are the key elements to a good story?
- How do stories make learning “stick”? What is it about stories that help us retain what we’ve learned?
- Are there any types of topics in which storytelling isn’t an appropriate way to aid learning? If so, what are they? If no, why not?
- Stories often have an emotional impact; what role – positively or negatively – does this emotional impact have on learning?
- We’re an increasingly data-driven society. What role does story play when it comes to data?
- From a learning design standpoint, what are the advantages and drawbacks of adding story to the content we design?
Chat Transcript
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1:00 PM | eLearningGuild | Welcome to #GuildChat, brought to you by @eLearningGuild. Today we’re discussing the use of story in learning. #eLGuild |
1:01 PM | eLearningGuild | Today’s chat is scheduled to last one hour. We’ll post questions using #GuildChat; be sure to use the hashtag in your tweets. |
1:02 PM | eLearningGuild | Please take a moment to introduce and tell us a bit about yourself. The first question will be posed in three minutes. #GuildChat |
1:03 PM | LnDDave | RT @eLearningGuild: Welcome to #GuildChat, brought to you by @eLearningGuild. Today we’re discussing the use of story in learning. #eLGuild |
1:04 PM | marklearns | Mark Sheppard, Greater Toronto Area, L&D geek, innovator, disruptor and deniable influencer. #guildchat |
1:04 PM | Quinnovator | Clark Quinn, consultant/author/speaker of stories, Walnut Creek CA #guildchat |
1:04 PM | LnDDave | Greetings All. David Kelly from @elearningguild, pausing on my #LSCon and #EcoCon prep for an hour of #GuildChat fun. |
1:04 PM | Tracy_Parish | Hi #GuildChat. Finally managed to drop by and join in. ID for a healthcare centre, Newmarket, Ontario. |
1:05 PM | willconstantine | RT @eLearningGuild: Please take a moment to introduce and tell us a bit about yourself. The first question will be posed in three minutes. … |
1:05 PM | eLearningGuild | Q1) What does a story add to a learning experience that the same content without the story element would lack? #GuildChat |
1:05 PM | Quinnovator | RT @eLearningGuild: Q1) What does a story add to a learning experience that the same content without the story element would lack? #GuildCh… |
1:05 PM | marklearns | @Tracy_Parish Hey stranger! #guildchat #canadianoverlords |
1:05 PM | Quinnovator | a1) context #guildchat |
1:05 PM | willconstantine | Hi everyone! #GuildChat |
1:05 PM | WonderPix | a1) Stories make it more memorable. #guildchat |
1:06 PM | marklearns | RT @eLearningGuild: Q1) What does story add to a learning experience that the same content without the story element would lack? #GuildChat |
1:06 PM | willconstantine | RT @eLearningGuild: Q1) What does a story add to a learning experience that the same content without the story element would lack? #GuildCh… |
1:06 PM | Tracy_Parish | It’s Friday. It’s the afternoon (here). It’s Sunny. It’s nearly Spring. And to top it off, it’s #GuildChat time. |
1:06 PM | marklearns | A1) It adds a personal connection if delivered first-person #guildchat |
1:06 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild Hello, I’m Chris. I’m a learning & development consultant from Minneapolis, MN. #GuildChat |
1:07 PM | LnDDave | RT @eLearningGuild: Q1) What does a story add to a learning experience that the same content without the story element would lack? #GuildCh… |
1:07 PM | WonderPix | RT @Tracy_Parish: It’s Friday. It’s the afternoon (here). It’s Sunny. It’s nearly Spring. And to top it off, it’s #GuildChat time.>All good! |
1:07 PM | NuvolaNetworks | RT @eLearningGuild: Q1) What does a story add to a learning experience that the same content without the story element would lack? #GuildCh… |
1:07 PM | Tracy_Parish | The story can make the learner more vested in the content and the over all experience. #GuildChat |
1:07 PM | opurt11 | A1) Engagement, relation to a person’s own experience. #guildchat |
1:08 PM | LnDDave | @Tracy_Parish Spring? I see snow falling out MY window. #guildchat |
1:08 PM | Quinnovator | a1) story makes it memorable; our brains are receptive to them #guildchat |
1:08 PM | LnDDave | A1) Stories can provide the context that facts and information may lack on their own. #guildchat |
1:08 PM | britz | A1. Story can add human emotion which helps the message resonate long after the story is told #guildchat |
1:08 PM | marklearns | Story can give you the freedom to convey messages in different ways (direct, allegory, satire, etc.) #guildchat |
1:09 PM | JaneBozarth | Oh look! #guildchat ! |
1:09 PM | Tracy_Parish | RT @britz: A1. Story can add human emotion which helps the message resonate long after the story is told #guildchat |
1:09 PM | LnDDave | @chriscarlson @eLearningGuild Welcome to the chat Chris! #guildchat |
1:09 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A1) An opportunity to engage your audience and to allow them to more easily relate a topic to their own life. #guildchat |
1:09 PM | marklearns | @LnDDave That’s a hidden NAFTA clause. When we’re done with it, y’all get it all! #guildchat #snow |
1:09 PM | LnDDave | RT @britz: A1. Story can add human emotion which helps the message resonate long after the story is told #guildchat |
1:10 PM | Tracy_Parish | A story can help tie the content to a real “world” experience. Context. #GuildChat |
1:10 PM | marklearns | RT @britz: A1. Story can add human emotion which helps the message resonate long after the story is told #guildchat |
1:10 PM | LnDDave | A1) Holes in the story can ignite problem-solving thought processes. #guildchat |
1:11 PM | chriscarlson | RT @britz: A1. Story can add human emotion which helps the message resonate long after the story is told #guildchat |
1:11 PM | Tracy_Parish | How does @willconstantine keep up with chats via phone? Today is is my challenge. #GuildChat |
1:11 PM | LnDDave | RT @JaneBozarth: Oh look! #guildchat ! < Oh look! @JaneBozarth! |
1:12 PM | dbuckedu | A1: Oral stories part of our history, the way cultural norms & values were passed down 2 younger generations. So lrning is story #guildchat |
1:12 PM | marklearns | @LnDDave Depends on the nature of the holes, though #guildchat |
1:12 PM | eLearningGuild | Q2) What are the key elements to a good story? #GuildChat |
1:12 PM | Tracy_Parish | A story can also take the content/learner far beyond their own self imposed visual/emotional/contextual boundaries. #GuildChat |
1:12 PM | LnDDave | A1) Stories, and the experiences they portray, are more powerful to reflect on than just information. #GuildChat |
1:12 PM | opurt11 | Q2) Key elements: Plot, characters, conflict, conflict resolution #guildchat |
1:12 PM | NuvolaNetworks | Happy Friday everyone! So happy to be a part of my first #GuildChat |
1:12 PM | Quinnovator | RT @eLearningGuild: Q2) What are the key elements to a good story? #GuildChat |
1:12 PM | jenperkins | Story allows for empathy, so learner experiences the challenge–not just reads it or hears it. #guildchat |
1:12 PM | LnDDave | RT @eLearningGuild: Q2) What are the key elements to a good story? #GuildChat |
1:12 PM | willconstantine | RT @eLearningGuild: Q2) What are the key elements to a good story? #GuildChat |
1:13 PM | marklearns | RT @eLearningGuild: Q2) What are the key elements to a good story? #GuildChat |
1:13 PM | dbuckedu | A1: Analysis of narrative can lead to deeper learning and motivation. Chance for learner to empathize with others. #GuildChat |
1:13 PM | willconstantine | Q1) the building of the characters along with what needs to be learned #GuildChat |
1:13 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A2) Bait, pitfall, rescue and relatable characters make for a good story. #guildchat |
1:13 PM | Quinnovator | a2) an empathetic protagonist, a worthwhile challenge, tension build/release cycles, #guildchat |
1:13 PM | opurt11 | Q2) Show, don’t tell. #guildchat |
1:13 PM | LnDDave | @NuvolaNetworks Welcome to #GuildChat! |
1:13 PM | NuvolaNetworks | RT @eLearningGuild: Q2) What are the key elements to a good story? #GuildChat |
1:13 PM | NuvolaNetworks | RT @eLearningGuild: Q2) What are the key elements to a good story? #GuildChat |
1:14 PM | NuvolaNetworks | RT @opurt11: Q2) Key elements: Plot, characters, conflict, conflict resolution #guildchat |
1:14 PM | marklearns | A2) Relevance to listener/reader as a person, and relevance to situation at hand. Also, building to a good climax #guildchat |
1:14 PM | Tracy_Parish | A2) Luke, Darth Vader, Yoda, Han, some droids, a princess, a quest, and never forget the wookie. #GuildChat |
1:14 PM | marklearns | Excellent! RT @chriscarlson: @eLearningGuild A2) Bait, pitfall, rescue and relatable characters make for a good story. #guildchat |
1:14 PM | LnDDave | A2) A narrative built around a character you can relate to. #GuildChat |
1:14 PM | dbuckedu | A2: Identifiable characters that experience growth or development in response to specific conditions. Motives are accessible, 2. #GuildChat |
1:14 PM | Quinnovator | a2) the hero’s journey #guildchat |
1:14 PM | Ready2Encourage | RT @Tracy_Parish: A story can also take the content/learner far beyond their own self imposed visual/emotional/contextual boundaries. #Guil… |
1:15 PM | britz | Elements of a “good” story- RT @Quinnovator: a2) an empathetic protagonist, a worthwhile challenge, tension build/release cycles, #guildchat |
1:15 PM | Ready2Encourage | RT @dbuckedu: A1: Oral stories part of our history, the way cultural norms & values were passed down 2 younger generations. So lrning is st… |
1:15 PM | LnDDave | @Tracy_Parish You forgot about dialogue not written by George Lucas. #GuildChat |
1:15 PM | willconstantine | A2) the story needs to be relatable to the structure #GuildChat |
1:15 PM | Tracy_Parish | “@Quinnovator: a2) an empathetic protagonist, a worthwhile challenge, tension cycles, #guildchat” < worthwhile challenge( I like that. |
1:15 PM | juleeho10 | Julee, CM from @SchoolKeep checking in to #GuildChat! |
1:15 PM | dbuckedu | @Tracy_Parish Yes, elements of the Hero’s Journey! #guildchat |
1:15 PM | willconstantine | @Tracy_Parish or the jawas #GuildChat |
1:16 PM | marklearns | RT @Tracy_Parish: A2) Luke, Vader, Yoda, Han, droids, princess, a quest, and never forget the wookie. #GuildChat #gotabadfeelingaboutthis |
1:16 PM | Tracy_Parish | “@dbuckedu: A2: Identifiable characters – excellent. #GuildChat” |
1:16 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A2) Also, popcorn helps. #guildchat |
1:16 PM | marklearns | Also known as the monomyth? RT @Quinnovator: a2) the hero’s journey #guildchat |
1:17 PM | Quinnovator | RT @marklearns: Also known as the monomyth? RT @Quinnovator: a2) the hero’s journey #guildchat < so says wikipedia ;) |
1:17 PM | dbuckedu | A2: The “why” of the narrative must be clear. What’s the purpose of the conflict–didactic, entertainment, information? #guildchat |
1:17 PM | jenperkins | @eLearningGuild A2 Makes learner curious, challenged, wanting to know the “end of story.” #guildchat |
1:17 PM | juleeho10 | A2) A good story includes real-world connections that are relatable to the reader #guildchat |
1:18 PM | dbuckedu | @Tracy_Parish Right — must be able to connect to receiver of story! #guildchat |
1:18 PM | britz | A2. There are stories and then there are *user stories*: As a <type of user>, I want <some goal> so that <some reason> #guildchat |
1:18 PM | HSSocialMedia | Q2 The listener can put themselves in the story, there are touchpoints #guildchat |
1:18 PM | JaneBozarth | RT @LnDDave: RT @JaneBozarth: Oh look! #guildchat ! < Oh look! @JaneBozarth! |
1:18 PM | AlwaysBreaking | Jumping in late to #GuildChat. A2) Relevance. Stories have to be important to learning, and the learner. |
1:19 PM | LnDDave | A2) Believability. Nothing derails my engagement in a story more than the preposterous “OH COME ON!!” moment. #GuildChat |
1:19 PM | NuvolaNetworks | RT @juleeho10: A2) A good story includes real-world connections that are relatable to the reader #guildchat |
1:19 PM | JaneBozarth | Q1 a compelling reason to keep going #guildchat |
1:19 PM | LnDDave | RT @britz: A2. There are stories and then there are *user stories*: As a <type of user>, I want <some goal> so that <some reason> #guildchat |
1:19 PM | eLearningGuild | Q3) How do stories make learning “stick”? What is it about stories that help us retain what we’ve learned? #GuildChat |
1:19 PM | Quinnovator | RT @eLearningGuild: Q3) How do stories make learning “stick”? What is it about stories that help us retain what we’ve learned? #GuildChat |
1:19 PM | opurt11 | @LnDDave aka “Breaking the fictive dream.” #guildchat |
1:19 PM | marklearns | Best instructors from my Army days were the best storytellers. Unconscious competence at work #guildchat |
1:19 PM | JaneBozarth | Q1 A reach into the affective domain #guildchat |
1:19 PM | Quinnovator | a3) for one, our brains are wired to comprehend stories #guildchat |
1:19 PM | LnDDave | RT @JaneBozarth: Q1 a compelling reason to keep going #guildchat |
1:20 PM | dbuckedu | @LnDDave Agreed! Authenticity is key for connection with audience. #guildchat |
1:20 PM | JaneBozarth | A1 A sense of completion– achievement -resolution #guildchat |
1:20 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A2) The story should relate to the desired outcomes of the learning experience it is included in. #guildchat |
1:20 PM | Quinnovator | a3) stories provide context that make decisions concrete and actions meaningful #guildchat |
1:20 PM | LnDDave | RT @eLearningGuild: Q3) How do stories make learning “stick”? What is it about stories that help us retain what we’ve learned? #GuildChat |
1:20 PM | opurt11 | Q3) Plot, relationship among characters is easier to recount that otherwise static, disconnected steps. #guildchat |
1:20 PM | HSSocialMedia | Q3 Stories put material in context. #GuildChat |
1:20 PM | pitchvantage | RT @LnDDave: A1) Stories can provide the context that facts and information may lack on their own. #guildchat |
1:20 PM | willconstantine | RT @eLearningGuild: Q3) How do stories make learning “stick”? What is it about stories that help us retain what we’ve learned? #GuildChat |
1:21 PM | marklearns | It should be verifiable in some way… RT @dbuckedu: @LnDDave Agreed! Authenticity is key for connection with audience. #guildchat |
1:21 PM | juleeho10 | A3) Memorable stories target our internal motivations and help us feel connected with others #guildchat |
1:21 PM | britz | RT @Quinnovator: a3) stories provide context that make decisions concrete and actions meaningful #guildchat |
1:21 PM | JaneBozarth | RT @eLearningGuild: Q3) How do stories make learning “stick”? What is it about stories that help us retain what we’ve learned? #GuildChat |
1:21 PM | dbuckedu | A3: Stories encourage “learning by accident” since they project some theme/message encapsulated within human experience. #guildchat |
1:21 PM | willconstantine | Q3) the story needs to be as relevant as possible so the learner relates to the character #GuildChat |
1:21 PM | Tracy_Parish | RT @JaneBozarth: A1 A sense of completion– achievement -resolution #guildchat |
1:22 PM | LnDDave | A3) Stories paint pictures in our mind; we get to “see” the content in action. #GuildChat |
1:22 PM | jenperkins | A3 We mentally live the moment in the story, which is the next-best thing to being there. #guildchat |
1:22 PM | JaneBozarth | A3 when we identify with characters and their journeys; makes something more memorable #guildchat |
1:22 PM | dbuckedu | @marklearns @LnDDave Yes, can withstand analysis because evidence is present. #GuildChat |
1:22 PM | marklearns | A3) Sometimes its the sheer presence and aura of the storyteller that makes it stick #guildchat |
1:23 PM | JaneBozarth | Lovin’ today’s #Guildchat. Shoulda called it #GuildchatForEnglishMajors |
1:23 PM | Tracy_Parish | Had to rework a story here once as I had gotten my made up version too close to the actual event that sparked the learning req. #GuildChat |
1:23 PM | JaneBozarth | “Story” doesn’t have to be literature. Look at Budweiser Superbowl ads. #guildchat |
1:23 PM | LnDDave | a3) Stories enable us to solve problems and to reflect on the consequences of the actions of characters. #GuildChat |
1:23 PM | nancyrubin | RT @LnDDave: A3) Stories paint pictures in our mind; we get to “see” the content in action. #GuildChat |
1:23 PM | dbuckedu | A3: Put simplistically, stories don’t feel like learning in an educational setting, such as the cold, impersonal classroom. #guildchat |
1:23 PM | Dave_Ferguson | Effective: avoids useless detail of war story; offers frameworked power of great example. #guildchat |
1:24 PM | marklearns | RT @JaneBozarth: Lovin’ today’s #Guildchat. Shoulda called it #GuildchatForEnglishMajors |
1:24 PM | marklearns | @Tracy_Parish Was that bordering on a privacy issue? #guildchat |
1:24 PM | JaneBozarth | Looks like @tweetchat is broken again. Who has duct tape? #Guildchat |
1:24 PM | Tracy_Parish | “@JaneBozarth: “Story” doesn’t have to be literature. Look at Budweiser Superbowl ads. #guildchat” < nor complex. |
1:25 PM | opurt11 | @JaneBozarth Try tchat.io instead #guildchat |
1:25 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A3) Stories evoke emotion. Tying emotion to learning decreases barriers and increases likelihood of recall. #guildchat |
1:25 PM | JaneBozarth | RT @Tracy_Parish: “@JaneBozarth: “Story” doesn’t have to be literature. Look at Budweiser Superbowl ads. #guildchat” < nor complex. |
1:25 PM | technkl | Looky looky, think I’ll join into the last part of #guildchat |
1:25 PM | Quinnovator | nice summary: science of storytelling: http://t.co/pEhoESFYzY #guildchat |
1:25 PM | LnDDave | A3) Stories engage our brain in multiple ways – many more than the facts could do on their own. #GuildChat |
1:26 PM | JaneBozarth | I wrote “Better than Bullet Points”. (Twice.) Virtually every example of a good treatment involves a narrative. #guildchat |
1:26 PM | LnDDave | RT @JaneBozarth: “Story” doesn’t have to be literature. Look at Budweiser Superbowl ads. #guildchat |
1:26 PM | technkl | RT @eLearningGuild: Q3) How do stories make learning “stick”? What is it about stories that help us retain what we’ve learned? #GuildChat |
1:26 PM | eLearningGuild | Q4) Are there situations where storytelling isn’t an appropriate way to aid learning? If so, what are they? If no, why not? #GuildChat |
1:26 PM | dbuckedu | A3: Isn’t there research that proves readers of stories are more empathetic individuals? Placing self in a character’s shoes! #guildchat |
1:26 PM | Quinnovator | a3) stories allow us to minimize details and let learner experience fill in the gaps #guildchat |
1:26 PM | Quinnovator | RT @eLearningGuild: Q4) Are there situations where storytelling isn’t an appropriate way to aid learning? If so, what are they? If no, why … |
1:26 PM | technkl | RT Are there situations where storytelling isn’t an appropriate way to aid learning? If so, what are they? If no, why not? #GuildChat |
1:26 PM | LnDDave | RT @JaneBozarth: “Story” doesn’t have to be literature. Look at Budweiser Superbowl ads. #guildchat < Doesn’t require dialogue either. |
1:26 PM | Tracy_Parish | @marklearns Yes and no. A sensitive subject. Invented story was almost spot on. #GuildChat |
1:27 PM | LnDDave | RT @eLearningGuild: Q4) Are there situations where storytelling isn’t an appropriate way to aid learning? If so, what are they? If no, why … |
1:27 PM | NuvolaNetworks | RT @Quinnovator: nice summary: science of storytelling: http://t.co/pEhoESFYzY #guildchat |
1:27 PM | Tracy_Parish | RT @Quinnovator: nice summary: science of storytelling: http://t.co/pEhoESFYzY #guildchat |
1:27 PM | Tracy_Parish | RT @LnDDave: A3) Stories engage our brain in multiple ways – many more than the facts could do on their own. #GuildChat |
1:27 PM | willconstantine | RT @eLearningGuild: Q4) Are there situations where storytelling isn’t an appropriate way to aid learning? If so, what are they? If no, why … |
1:27 PM | technkl | A4 I can’t think of any but I’m sure there are. Even serious situations can benefit from a good story #guildchat |
1:27 PM | Dave_Ferguson | In a way, effective story is a form of worked example. Problem/Action/Outcome. #GuildChat |
1:27 PM | JaneBozarth | RT @LnDDave: RT @JaneBozarth: “Story” doesn’t have to be literature. Look at Budweiser Superbowl ads. #guildchat < Doesn’t require dialogue… |
1:27 PM | Quinnovator | a4) stories may not be best for concept presentation; *great* for examples. Also story to set up context for practice #guildchat |
1:28 PM | Quinnovator | RT @Dave_Ferguson: In a way, effective story is a form of worked example. Problem/Action/Outcome. #GuildChat < that |
1:28 PM | dbuckedu | A4: Perhaps in settings where content-based steps or skills are valued most. Don’t think you learn eye surgery through stories! #GuildChat |
1:28 PM | JaneBozarth | RT @Quinnovator: RT @Dave_Ferguson: In a way, effective story is a form of worked example. Problem/Action/Outcome. #GuildChat < that |
1:28 PM | Tracy_Parish | I think elements of a story can always be used. Even creating a brief scenario has elements #GuildChat |
1:28 PM | LnDDave | A4) I think “storytelling is inappropriate” is more about project scope and constraints than about its benefits for learning. #GuildChat |
1:29 PM | LnDDave | RT @Dave_Ferguson: In a way, effective story is a form of worked example. Problem/Action/Outcome. #GuildChat |
1:29 PM | technkl | @dbuckedu so no “this one time, in eye surgery, I made the wrong cut and…” ? #guildchat |
1:29 PM | Quinnovator | @dbuckedu actually, think you *do* learn at least part through stories (e.g. horror stories ;) #guildchat |
1:29 PM | juleeho10 | @technkl Totally agree! #guildchat |
1:29 PM | willconstantine | Q4) they can but you must choose the appropriate story to add value to learning. #GuildChat |
1:29 PM | Dave_Ferguson | .@Tracy_Parish #guildchat Agree. Had tons of fab examples, fictionalized client due to controversial industry |
1:29 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A4) Stories are not appropriate if unrelated to the goals for the learning experience. Save them for lunch. #guildchat |
1:29 PM | Quinnovator | even if all stories don’t appear in learning experience, they are a great way to get info from SMEs #guildchat |
1:29 PM | JaneBozarth | It’s great to see @Dave_Ferguson in a chat! Miss him in #lrnchat since he moved to a new time zone. #guildchat |
1:29 PM | jenperkins | A4 If all a learner needs is a job aid, then a story may make things too complicated or drawn out and frustrate. Maybe, or not. #guildchat |
1:30 PM | technkl | A4 stories stir emotions which stir memory which, well sometimes we learn from #guildchat |
1:30 PM | dbuckedu | @technkl Well, maybe but wouldn’t want to learn from the teller of that story! :-) #GuildChat |
1:30 PM | technkl | @dbuckedu would want to learn from that teller, just wouldn’t want to follow in those footsteps #guildchat |
1:30 PM | willconstantine | Probably one of my favorite uses of storytelling I have seen http://t.co/UOZdjBVYMM @LearnNuggets #GuildChat |
1:31 PM | dbuckedu | @Quinnovator Perhaps! Still would feel more at ease with an eye surgeon who learned from reading/doing! :-) #guildchat |
1:31 PM | LnDDave | A4) It’s not as simple as “Stories are good for learning”; It’s more “Compelling and well-told stories are good for learning” #GuildChat |
1:31 PM | Dave_Ferguson | .@dbuckedu Not exclusively thru stories but I know of limb amputation guided via text msg. THAT’S a story. #guildchat |
1:32 PM | Tracy_Parish | “Story” gets a bad rep as it evokes visions of heros/villains. But it can be customer/sales rep. Eye surgeon/ patient case #GuildChat |
1:32 PM | technkl | @LnDDave ie memorable? #guildchat |
1:32 PM | marklearns | A4) agree with @LnDDave. I think “inappropriate” is akin to bias and perception of activity as “frivolous” or abt poor execution #guildchat |
1:32 PM | Tracy_Parish | RT @JaneBozarth: It’s great to see @Dave_Ferguson in a chat! Miss him in #lrnchat since he moved to a new time zone. #guildchat |
1:32 PM | Quinnovator | @dbuckedu reading/doing as well, of course, but it’s the “I remember the time..” story that may be best to avoid unique mistakes #guildchat |
1:32 PM | smmonsen | RT @eLearningGuild: Q3) How do stories make learning “stick”? What is it about stories that help us retain what we’ve learned? #GuildChat |
1:32 PM | Tracy_Parish | RT @LnDDave: A4) It’s not as simple as “Stories are good for learning”; It’s more “Compelling and well-told stories are good for learning” … |
1:33 PM | dbuckedu | @Dave_Ferguson No argument there! :-) #GuildChat |
1:33 PM | LnDDave | @technkl It’s more about the importance of the person writing and telling the story. Weakness in one can kill the other. #GuildChat |
1:34 PM | eLearningGuild | Q5) Stories often have an emotional impact; what role – positively or negatively – does this have on learning? #GuildChat |
1:34 PM | JaneBozarth | Looks like there’s some confusion of the idea of “story” with the idea of “anecdote”. #guildchat |
1:34 PM | technkl | @LnDDave importance of the person or how important & moving that story is to the person? has to be authority or it’s meaningless? #guildchat |
1:34 PM | technkl | RT @eLearningGuild: Q5 Stories often have an emotional impact; what role – positively or negatively – does this have on learning? #GuildChat |
1:34 PM | dbuckedu | @Quinnovator Could be, but unique steps in a skill-based process may result more from rote memorization/learning. #guildchat |
1:34 PM | willconstantine | RT @eLearningGuild: Q5) Stories often have an emotional impact; what role – positively or negatively – does this have on learning? #GuildCh… |
1:34 PM | edupassion2 | RT @eLearningGuild: Q1) What does a story add to a learning experience that the same content without the story element would lack? #GuildCh… |
1:34 PM | LnDDave | RT @eLearningGuild: Q5) Stories often have an emotional impact; what role – positively or negatively – does this have on learning? #GuildCh… |
1:35 PM | BeckyBereabn | RT @HSSocialMedia: Q3 Stories put material in context. #GuildChat |
1:35 PM | technkl | @JaneBozarth confusion or creativity? #guildchat |
1:36 PM | edupassion2 | @eLearningGuild Hi, I’m a fully virtual teacher near Atlanta, GA. I teach high school English. I <3 human rights and feminism #GuildChat |
1:36 PM | dbuckedu | A5: Learning is such a social process, so it must involve emotional connection. Learner must value the content being learned. #guildchat |
1:36 PM | LnDDave | @technkl Not importance in terms of status; importance of the role of the writer and storyteller. #GuildChat |
1:36 PM | willconstantine | Q5) the same emotion in a story could translate to the job which might not be good if its anxiety or over stress #GuildChat |
1:36 PM | juleeho10 | A5) Depends on the educational objectives, but mostly positive. Having an emotional impact is what makes stories memorable #guildchat |
1:36 PM | JaneBozarth | @technkl I saw someone refer to our use of story here as if we meant it as an unrelated extraneous anecdote. #guildchat |
1:36 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A5) Positive: Aids long-term storage of information. Puts participants at ease. #guildchat |
1:36 PM | Dave_Ferguson | Thank you, @JaneBozarth … rare I happen across chat I can join via phone mid workday. #guildchat |
1:36 PM | jenperkins | @dbuckedu @Quinnovator Isn’t surgeon learning through his/her memory of/improving on technique (thus developing a story)? #guildchat |
1:36 PM | technkl | A5 emotions create memorable moments, how you feel is important to motivation among other things #guildchat |
1:36 PM | hammcyntiah | RT @HSSocialMedia: Q2 The listener can put themselves in the story, there are touchpoints #guildchat |
1:37 PM | Quinnovator | @JaneBozarth reckon a well told anecdote is a story #guildchat |
1:37 PM | Tracy_Parish | Story vs anecdote. http://t.co/vCRkkFUyWL #GuildChat |
1:37 PM | yosoylamarene | RT @dbuckedu: A5: Learning is such a social process, so it must involve emotional connection. Learner must value the content being learned.… |
1:37 PM | NuvolaNetworks | RT @eLearningGuild: Q5) Stories often have an emotional impact; what role – positively or negatively – does this have on learning? #GuildCh… |
1:37 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A5) Negative: May not resonate with all participants or resonate in the way that you hoped as the facilitator. #guildchat |
1:37 PM | technkl | RT @Quinnovator: @JaneBozarth reckon a well told anecdote is a story #guildchat < yup, can be relevant to the situation & learning |
1:37 PM | NuvolaNetworks | RT @dbuckedu: A5: Learning is such a social process, so it must involve emotional connection. Learner must value the content being learned.… |
1:38 PM | LnDDave | A5) Making an emotional connection can be very powerful, assuming it’s connecting with reinforcing emotions. #GuildChat |
1:38 PM | britz | A4. Yes. When it’s a situation where I need you to tell me the time, not sell me the watch #guildchat :) |
1:38 PM | JaneBozarth | @Quinnovator @technckl Saw someone today refer to our use of story here as if we meant unrelated cute anecdote. #guildchat |
1:38 PM | marklearns | A5) Risk is if the emotion evoked is one that shifts focus too much on the nature, veracity, or value of the story #guildchat |
1:38 PM | technkl | RT @Tracy_Parish: Story vs anecdote. http://t.co/MSop6jQHxC #GuildChat < i think that proves anecdotes can be stories & vice versa :-) |
1:38 PM | LnDDave | RT @Tracy_Parish: Story vs anecdote. http://t.co/vCRkkFUyWL #GuildChat |
1:39 PM | marklearns | @chriscarlson You made that second point far better than I did. #guildchat |
1:39 PM | Dave_Ferguson | .@dbuckedu My post re “forequarter amputation” http://t.co/YOQKPeZ7ap #guildchat |
1:39 PM | JaneBozarth | @Dave_Ferguson Yeah and I usually miss this one. Just tying up loose ends for the week most times. #guildchat |
1:39 PM | LnDDave | RT @britz: A4. Yes. When it’s a situation where I need you to tell me the time, not sell me the watch #guildchat :) |
1:39 PM | dbuckedu | A5: Leaner in poor emotional state is not conducive to meaningful interaction w/ content. A good story can solve that problem #guildchat |
1:39 PM | Quinnovator | @JaneBozarth @technckl ah, unrelated cute anecdotes can be seen in learning, and agree aren’t helpful, thanks for clarifying #guildchat |
1:40 PM | JaneBozarth | RT @dbuckedu: A5: Leaner in poor emotional state is not conducive to meaningful interaction w/ content. A good story can solve that problem… |
1:41 PM | technkl | @Quinnovator @JaneBozarth unrelated is an important differentiator, isn’t everything unrelated unhelpful though? #guildchat |
1:41 PM | marklearns | RT @dbuckedu: A5: Lrnr in poor emotional state not conducive to meaningful interaction w/ content. good story can solve that prob #guildchat |
1:41 PM | dbuckedu | @Dave_Ferguson Interesting! The steps in the text called upon previously held knowledge, an important lesson for Ts. #GuildChat |
1:41 PM | eLearningGuild | Q6) We’re an increasingly data-driven society. What role does story play when it comes to data? #GuildChat |
1:41 PM | nancyrubin | RT @Tracy_Parish: Story vs anecdote. http://t.co/vCRkkFUyWL #GuildChat |
1:41 PM | technkl | RT @eLearningGuild: Q6) We’re an increasingly data-driven society. What role does story play when it comes to data? #GuildChat |
1:41 PM | Quinnovator | RT @eLearningGuild: Q6) We’re an increasingly data-driven society. What role does story play when it comes to data? #GuildChat |
1:42 PM | opurt11 | Q6) You could measure the impact of performance outcomes on audiences who learned via story vs. those that didn’t. #guildchat |
1:42 PM | technkl | A6 data is meaningless without the story behind it. What does all that data mean?? #guildchat |
1:42 PM | LnDDave | RT @eLearningGuild: Q6) We’re an increasingly data-driven society. What role does story play when it comes to data? #GuildChat |
1:42 PM | Quinnovator | a6) data may not make sense without a story to contextualize the information #guildchat |
1:42 PM | willconstantine | RT @eLearningGuild: Q6) We’re an increasingly data-driven society. What role does story play when it comes to data? #GuildChat |
1:43 PM | technkl | MT @Quinnovator: data may not make sense without a story to contextualize the information #guildchat < there’s what I said in fancyer terms |
1:43 PM | Dave_Ferguson | .@dbuckedu oh yeah… and you see the value of this as STORY. #guildchat |
1:43 PM | marklearns | A6) Stories can have more meaning-making and sense-making than raw data or charts/graphs/stats #guildchat |
1:43 PM | willconstantine | Q6) interactivity with a story will give data to the interest level which should relate to better performance #GuildChat |
1:44 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A6) I think story helps explain the “so what” of what data is showing us. #guildchat |
1:44 PM | technkl | A6 data is really really boring to most, needs something to spice it up & make it real #guildchat |
1:44 PM | willconstantine | Q6) the data itself may tell a story if something is successful or not #GuildChat |
1:44 PM | dbuckedu | @Dave_Ferguson Yes, the most important learner in that setting! :-) #guildchat |
1:44 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A6) I think story can also be used to get people on board with looking at the data in the first place. #guildchat |
1:44 PM | LnDDave | A6) I’m hoping that the ultimate endpoint of all this “Big Data” talk is a new concept for digital storytelling. #GuildChat |
1:45 PM | chriscarlson | RT @Quinnovator: a6) data may not make sense without a story to contextualize the information #guildchat |
1:45 PM | Tracy_Parish | Thanks #GuildChat. Great topic, but I make my way back to finish today’s tasks. Cheers. HAPPY SPRING (it’s been a long long winter) |
1:45 PM | dbuckedu | @technkl Agreed! Data is just simply telling another sort of narrative. #guildchat |
1:45 PM | marklearns | @willconstantine The risk is telling a different story by cherry-picking data..or telling wrong story #guildchat |
1:45 PM | technkl | @LnDDave I think some infographics that boil down big data into something meaningful is a good example of this #guildchat |
1:45 PM | opurt11 | @LnDDave How so? #guildchat |
1:45 PM | NuvolaNetworks | RT @eLearningGuild: Q6) We’re an increasingly data-driven society. What role does story play when it comes to data? #GuildChat |
1:46 PM | Quinnovator | @Dave_Ferguson @dbuckedu love the definition of job aid in that post, Dave! #guildchat |
1:47 PM | marklearns | @opurt11 @LnDDave Because the only path to comprehension is through story? #guildchat? |
1:47 PM | technkl | @marklearns @willconstantine there’s always that risk, but history has to be written by someone #guildchat |
1:47 PM | LnDDave | A6) Today’s data analytics enable us to tell stories VIA the data instead of just commenting on results. #GuildChat |
1:47 PM | marklearns | @technkl @willconstantine Without peer review, we know who that usually is ;-) #guildchat |
1:47 PM | KasperSpiro | RT @Quinnovator: nice summary: science of storytelling: http://t.co/pEhoESFYzY #guildchat |
1:48 PM | eLearningGuild | Q7) From a learning design standpoint, what are the advantages and drawbacks of adding story to the content we design? #GuildChat |
1:48 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A6) Data points are the breadcrumbs. Story is how you help others follow them. #guildchat |
1:48 PM | technkl | @marklearns @willconstantine even with peer review it is afterall peers, clicks, groupies, etc. ugh #guildchat |
1:48 PM | LnDDave | @opurt11 Today’s data analytics enable us to tell stories VIA the data instead of just commenting on results. #GuildChat |
1:48 PM | marklearns | @LnDDave I want to see the blog post you’ll write about that, Dave. :) #guildchat |
1:48 PM | Quinnovator | RT @eLearningGuild: Q7) From a learning design standpoint, what are the advantages and drawbacks of adding story to the content we design? … |
1:48 PM | technkl | RT Q7) From a learning design standpoint, what are the advantages and drawbacks of adding story to the content we design? #GuildChat |
1:48 PM | dbuckedu | A6: Data represents people, human beings who are living out their own individual stories. #guildchat |
1:48 PM | KrisGiere | RT @dbuckedu: A5: Learning is such a social process, so it must involve emotional connection. Learner must value the content being learned.… |
1:49 PM | NuvolaNetworks | RT @LnDDave: A6) Today’s data analytics enable us to tell stories VIA the data instead of just commenting on results. #GuildChat |
1:49 PM | KrisGiere | RT @dbuckedu: A3: Isn’t there research that proves readers of stories are more empathetic individuals? Placing self in a character’s shoes!… |
1:49 PM | KrisGiere | RT @dbuckedu: A3: Stories encourage “learning by accident” since they project some theme/message encapsulated within human experience. #gui… |
1:49 PM | KasperSpiro | RT @Tracy_Parish: Story vs anecdote. http://t.co/vCRkkFUyWL #GuildChat |
1:49 PM | marklearns | A7) Drawback is that it’s almost a passive medium unless you go with a “Choose Your Adventure” approach #Guildchat |
1:49 PM | LnDDave | @marklearns I could (and might), but I usually rely on people like @edwsonoma for the data analytics expertise. #GuildChat |
1:49 PM | technkl | A7 the story can quickly become meaningless to the content or get too large and boring. Stories can be boring too often #guildchat |
1:50 PM | LnDDave | RT @eLearningGuild: Q7) From a learning design standpoint, what are the advantages and drawbacks of adding story to the content we design? … |
1:50 PM | opurt11 | Q7) Composing a good story takes ++development time, but if it helps the lesson “stick,” then it’s worth it. Less repetition. #guildchat |
1:50 PM | technkl | @marklearns aren’t most mediums passive though? The beauty of social & why it’s so important to learning #guildchat |
1:50 PM | LnDDave | A7) “I barely have time to churn out this course in the time allotted, and now you want me to add stories to it?” #GuildChat |
1:50 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild A7) Advantages- Makes it more engaging, helps with transitions; Drawbacks- Can add length to a training session. #guildchat |
1:51 PM | opurt11 | @LnDDave Thanks for the clarification. I’m working on a project related to that concept now. #guildchat |
1:51 PM | willconstantine | RT @eLearningGuild: Q7) From a learning design standpoint, what are the advantages and drawbacks of adding story to the content we design? … |
1:51 PM | technkl | @opurt11 we are comprising an awesome story that beats any developed story, all within an hour :-) #guildchat |
1:51 PM | Quinnovator | a7) advantage: better learning; disadvantage: have to get and learn to tell good stories! #guildchat |
1:51 PM | dbuckedu | A7: Must consider the human interaction in the stories designed 4 learning. Purpose & audience key, must have rhetorical motive #guildchat |
1:51 PM | LnDDave | A7) You don’t just choose to write a story; Storytelling is a skill and like all skills, it takes time to develop it. #GuildChat |
1:51 PM | TheLearningBird | 7) emotive stories will be memorable and promote deep learning that sticks #GuildChat |
1:51 PM | EdIntersect | RT @eLearningGuild: Q6) We’re an increasingly data-driven society. What role does story play when it comes to data? #GuildChat |
1:51 PM | marklearns | @technkl Yes, but if Activity is the main building block for ID, then we have to strike the balance of active vs passive. #guildchat |
1:52 PM | inkling | @eLearningGuild A6) The flip side is using data (# of visitors, time on page, etc.) to help craft a better story for learning. #guildchat |
1:52 PM | technkl | Could you easily write a story by getting a bunch of SME’s together to have a Twitter chat to some fabricated questions? #guildchat |
1:52 PM | dbuckedu | @KrisGiere Absolutely! Ss as storytellers completes the learning process. #guildchat |
1:52 PM | willconstantine | Q7) making the story compelling will make it memorable #GuildChat |
1:52 PM | marklearns | @LnDDave Even so…the originating tweet has serious layers of nuance and depth. Makes me want to hear/learn more. #guildchat |
1:53 PM | technkl | @marklearns 90%+ active <10% passive :-) #guildchat |
1:53 PM | LnDDave | @marklearns Did you just give me a writing assignment? #GuildChat |
1:53 PM | Dave_Ferguson | .@Quinnovator Every time I talk about job aids, I am grateful for and miss Joe Harless more than I can express. #guildchat |
1:53 PM | marklearns | @technkl You could, but I think it could reveal itself as fabricated. #guildchat |
1:53 PM | TheLearningBird | Good idea @technkl #GuildChat |
1:53 PM | Quinnovator | a7) challenge in making stories a ‘habit’ #guildchat |
1:54 PM | marklearns | @LnDDave Perhaps a fair exchange for “snake oil”? ;-) #guildchat |
1:54 PM | technkl | @marklearns it wouldn’t be fabricated, it’s real SME’s that do real work talking about real life #guildchat |
1:54 PM | edupassion2 | @eLearningGuild Q2: Realistic characters, believable conflict, dialogue that works #guildchat |
1:54 PM | technkl | #guildchat it’s been good but it’s time for me to go, enjoy the last 6 minutes :-) |
1:54 PM | LnDDave | RT @marklearns: @LnDDave Perhaps a fair exchange for “snake oil”? ;-) #guildchat << Touche! |
1:55 PM | marklearns | @technkl instinct tells me that you would need a good guide to take the fabricated Qs and real As to make the story #guildchat |
1:55 PM | LnDDave | RT @Quinnovator: a7) challenge in making stories a ‘habit’ #guildchat |
1:55 PM | eLearningGuild | Time is drawing short. Any final thoughts you’d like to share about today’s topic? #GuildChat |
1:55 PM | edupassion2 | @eLearningGuild Q3: It’s the fact that we can see ourselves in the characters, It’s why religious leaders often use parables #guildchat |
1:55 PM | dbuckedu | A7: Reminds me of great games — they engage the learner in an ongoing narrative that changes in response to learner’s choices. #guildchat |
1:55 PM | marklearns | @LnDDave Besides, I’m a complete n00b where #bigdata is concerned. #guildchat |
1:56 PM | LnDDave | RT @eLearningGuild: Time is drawing short. Any final thoughts you’d like to share about today’s topic? #GuildChat |
1:56 PM | willconstantine | When creating a story it should be simple #GuildChat |
1:56 PM | chriscarlson | @eLearningGuild Anyone have resource suggestions for getting better at storytelling? #GuildChat |
1:56 PM | marklearns | This was a really great topic to explore, so I thank you for getting me thinking about it in depth. #guildchat |
1:56 PM | edupassion2 | @eLearningGuild It depends on the group of students and what needs they bring to you. Maybe an activity is better for some. #guildchat |
1:57 PM | edupassion2 | RT @eLearningGuild: Q5) Stories often have an emotional impact; what role – positively or negatively – does this have on learning? #GuildCh… |
1:57 PM | marklearns | …and don’t confuse “anecdote” with “story” #guildchat |
1:57 PM | dbuckedu | @eLearningGuild Love this topic today! It reintroduces the human element to what we do in digital settings. Thanks! #GuildChat |
1:57 PM | edupassion2 | @eLearningGuild Q5: Not sure I can answer this in 140 characters! I’ll see what others say. #guildchat |
1:58 PM | Quinnovator | @chriscarlson maybe Campbell’s Power of Myth? Vorhaus’ Comic Toolbox? McCloud Understanding Comics? #guildchat |
1:58 PM | Dave_Ferguson | .@Quinnovator “My Hero, Joe Harless” http://t.co/2nbBKZS9OE #guildchat {link to own blog} |
1:59 PM | LnDDave | RT @dbuckedu: @eLearningGuild Love this topic today! It reintroduces the human element to what we do in digital settings. Thanks! #GuildChat |
1:59 PM | chriscarlson | RT @Quinnovator: @chriscarlson maybe Campbell’s Power of Myth? Vorhaus’ Comic Toolbox? McCloud Understanding Comics? #guildchat |
1:59 PM | britz | Rats, pulled away from #guildchat …and it’s over. Good one on “story” check out the thread. |
1:59 PM | willconstantine | Have a good weekend everyone! #GuildChat |
1:59 PM | edupassion2 | @JaneBozarth I dream in stories, but they only make sense to me. We all use stories to interpret the world. #guildchat |
1:59 PM | LnDDave | RT @Quinnovator: @chriscarlson maybe Campbell’s Power of Myth? Vorhaus’ Comic Toolbox? McCloud Understanding Comics? #guildchat |
1:59 PM | eLearningGuild | Join us for #GuildChat next week! We’ll be reflecting on what we learned at #LSCon and #EcoCon. Details here: http://t.co/2VbWUQ7ib3 |
1:59 PM | Quinnovator | RT @Dave_Ferguson: .@Quinnovator “My Hero, Joe Harless” http://t.co/2nbBKZS9OE #guildchat {link to own blog} |
2:00 PM | dbuckedu | +1 >> @marklearns: This was a really great topic to explore, so I thank you for getting me thinking about it in depth. #guildchat |
2:00 PM | Quinnovator | thanks for a great #guildchat, hope to see/meet you at #LSCon |
2:00 PM | LnDDave | RT @eLearningGuild: Join us for #GuildChat next week! We’ll be reflecting on what we learned at #LSCon and #EcoCon. Details here: http://t.… |
2:01 PM | eLearningGuild | Thanks for joining #GuildChat everyone. We’ll see you next week. Have a great weekend! |
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