Writing Stories for Learning

Overview:

Once upon a time, not very long ago, it was believed that stories were for children. This belief could not be further away from the truth. Stories are a long-established medium for the teaching of values and building character. It comes as no surprise then that in recent years stories have made a place for themselves as a much-sought-after learning and communication tool in organizations.

iDesign Skills' course 'Writing Stories for Learning' is aimed at learning professionals who wish to understand the medium of stories and how to write them in the context of learning objectives.

Course Outline:

• A Story and its Parts
• Deconstructing a Plot
• Linking the Characters with the Plot
• Look for Stories – Within and Outside
• Types of Stories – A Framework
• Weaving in Learning Outcomes
• Media for Storytelling
• Tell Your Story – Project Work