Level 3 - Lesson 6: Branching the Narrative

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Lesson information:

As you watch the video, look out for these learning points:

The 3x3 branching approach helps to keep branching clean and simple
Suboptimal paths should not exercise more skills than are available in the best path
When flowing separate branches into a single decision node, ensure the progression makes sense narratively
Pair variables and conditionals to direct learners on a specific path based on their responses

→ One structure to achieve this is the "Three by Three" approach

which consists of three decision options in each node, leading to three distinct dialogue responses that then circle back to the same decision node.

To create effective branching, realistic learner mistakes should be included, ensuring that these mistakes don't allow the learner to exercise more skills than available in the best path.

The dialogue should respond realistically to the learner's choices and each dialogue should logically link to the next decision node.

Variables can be used to track the learner's performance, such as the number of bad choices made.
Based on a certain threshold, a conditional can be created that gives the learner consequences for their actions.

This concept, known as a "fail out," adds stakes and a sense of urgency to the learning experience, making the learner's choices more impactful.

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Lesson information:

As you watch the video, look out for these learning points:

The 3x3 branching approach helps to keep branching clean and simple
Suboptimal paths should not exercise more skills than are available in the best path
When flowing separate branches into a single decision node, ensure the progression makes sense narratively
Pair variables and conditionals to direct learners on a specific path based on their responses

→ One structure to achieve this is the "Three by Three" approach

which consists of three decision options in each node, leading to three distinct dialogue responses that then circle back to the same decision node.

To create effective branching, realistic learner mistakes should be included, ensuring that these mistakes don't allow the learner to exercise more skills than available in the best path.

The dialogue should respond realistically to the learner's choices and each dialogue should logically link to the next decision node.

Variables can be used to track the learner's performance, such as the number of bad choices made.
Based on a certain threshold, a conditional can be created that gives the learner consequences for their actions.

This concept, known as a "fail out," adds stakes and a sense of urgency to the learning experience, making the learner's choices more impactful.

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Video Transcript

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