ISPI SoCal
ISPI SoCal Presents
Science Meets Story: How to Use Storytelling to Create Better Learning
Michael Boulter
Telling stories is one of the most powerful ways to forge connections, share knowledge, and draw people in. It’s also one of the most effective ways that people learn. When done right, storytelling does more than capture attention—it activates a brain state that makes people more open to learning and growing.
Are you using the full power of story in your learning experiences?
Session Description
This webinar will share the science behind story and why it’s so effective in learning. We’ll cover the brain science of storytelling, share several narrative frameworks for structuring a story, and see real examples of story-based learning in practice across different mediums and modalities.
This session will challenge the idea that stories in learning are limited to scenarios and videos. We’ll explore practical ways to integrate elements of story throughout the learning process to bring a story—and a learning experience—to life.
What you will learn:
Michael Boulter is a thought leader, speaker, and director of strategy at Maestro, a learning innovation company. An engineer by trade, he is an expert in applying the principles of engineering to help teams of all kinds identify and solve problems, increase performance, and think creatively.
Michael currently leads a team of strategists committed to inspiring change through learning using innovative design, technology, and media. He and his team are constantly exploring the learning landscape and evaluating the theories, studies, and emerging trends that will empower them to deliver the best possible solutions. Under his leadership, the company has been recognized and rewarded within the learning industry, including two recent Gold Awards from the Brandon Hall Awards.
In his free time, Michael lends his talents back to the community—like helping to build a bystander intervention program for college students.
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We read aloud the RoundTable Guidelines and this session's article for about 15 minutes. Then for the next 45 minutes, we offer everyone in attendance equal time to share their thoughts and experiences on or around the topic. Come explore with us!
NOTE! Please download and print the article, or view in browser, for your use during the session (link above).
The GEMS RoundTable format is provided by Sue Gabriele, President and Owner, Gabriele Educational Materials and Systems.Website: www.gemslearning.net Email: sgabriele@gemslearning.net
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