Decision-Making

Storyboard Scenario

A storyboard scenario is a branching interaction mapped out in a storyboard that places the learner in a realistic situation, asks them to make a decision, and shows the consequence of that decision. It is the primary storyboard element for developing judgement and application-level skills.

Why it matters#

Scenarios are where an e-learning storyboard shifts from information delivery to practice. A well-designed scenario puts something at stake — the learner must act, not just read — which activates the same decision-making process the job requires. Mapping the scenario in the storyboard first ensures the branching logic is coherent, the feedback is meaningful, and the development team understands every path before building anything.

Training Case Study

A training case study is a story about a person or group who faced a real or realistic difficulty — told up to the point of the critical decision, then paused so learners can work out what should happen next.

Why it matters#

A case study shifts the learner from audience member to decision-maker. By withholding the resolution, it forces active processing — the learner must analyse the situation, apply their knowledge, and commit to a position before seeing what actually happened. The learning occurs in that space between the dilemma and the answer, not in the answer itself.