{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F919e7508-ee32-4212-a20d-c0669a0663b4","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"2019 - 10 - 19 - How To Create An Effective Story For Instruction\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/919e7508-ee32-4212-a20d-c0669a0663b4\"></iframe>","title":"2019 - 10 - 19 - How To Create An Effective Story For Instruction","description":"Today I have three solid tips to help you create a more effective story for instructional purposes.\n\n1. Analyze the content: Telling a good story means having a good story to tell and having a package that is most compatible with the content.  You can use anecdotes, historical narratives, case studies, scenarios, or even a good mystery to solve but you should ensure the format fits the content.\n\n2. Grab learners\u2019 attention:  Classic storytelling hooks could include something surprising, interesting, a question, or a problem that can help keep your learners attention.\n\n3. Stimulate your learner's imagination: A good story will engage the imagination either through creating an emotional connection or starting up your learner's problem-solving mindset.  In either case, you will need to ensure that your learners care about the characters and the situation in your story.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/bd220fc8-29d9-402e-80c9-cfd213b46fa4/avatars-000671675906-w8o0tp-original.jpg"}