Why Jason Changed? “It’s not real,” the man holding the sack over the prisoner’s head whispered to his companion who had the knife pressed to the prisoner’s throat. “I know, John,” said his companion in a steady voice, “but if…
Category: Instructional Storytelling
Methods/Illustrations of Storytelling for instruction (designing trainings or eLearning content.)
A Short Story – Dushyant & Shakuntala – Why Love kills Logic?
Shakuntala absently rotated the ring that Dushyant had given to her with his undying promise of love. She couldn’t think of a reason why Dushyant won’t keep his promise, unless of course, he didn’t really care for her. She tried…
Creativity Techniques – Brainwriting – Rapid Idea Generation
Individual brainstorming sometimes loses out on the “chain-reaction” that group brainstorming thrives upon. Brainwriting is a technique that has the benefits of both. Let us start with a brief introduction to the structure and process of Brainwriting. Remember that brainwriting…
Flash Fiction – Coffeebeans’ Dilemma – A Micro-story about the Challenges of Behaviorism
Why won’t she learn, wondered Coffeebeans. I must’ve gone wrong somewhere. She sat down to think some more. Froth, the woman who had adopted her, appeared to be nice. She cared for her. She fed her the best food, and…
An Instructional Analysis of the Short Story, “When Life Comes a Full Circle.”
Adult Learning Principles and Keller’s ARCS Model of Learner Motivation Before you begin, read the Short Story “When Life Comes a Full Circle”. Adult Learning Principles The three adult learning principles (Please refer Knowles’ Andragogy) that shine bright in the…
When Life Comes a Full Circle – A Short Story.
When Life Comes a Full Circle (or Learning for an Immediate Need could Change your Life) – A Short Story. Vikramjeet Ahluwalia, who preferred to be called Vicky, suppressed another yawn and tried to focus on the presentation once…