Humans are storytelling animals, and most learners respond better to stories than to theoretical material without a story. But how do we incorporate story in learning design, especially given how personal stories can be? In this episode we have practical tips for you on this and all things story in learning design. 01:18 Storytelling in the learning context 02:14 Spontaneous versus planned stories 04:38 The power of story for learning 06:14 How stories engage emotions 06:44 Your learners will make stories up anyway 08:39 Stories can be better than data 09:56 What’s the difference between stories and anecdotes? 11:04 Case studies as a learning bridge 11:54 Should we always only use our own stories? 14:16 Stories can be true without having happened 17:27 Creating great case studies 18:54 Using storytelling consciously in learning design 22:12 Designing stories into materials for others to deliver 24:53 The magpie approach to gathering stories 26:09 Using stories in specific activities 28:20 Getting learners to bring their stories into play 30:57 Lead with the story 32:07 Learning about story structure 38:51 Storytelling as part of your topic 40:19 Stories and evaluation 41:10 Sheridan’s takeaways from Storytelling 44:58 What is Training Design anyway? 53:44  The end of the season 54:19 Who we are and getting in touch Resource Links Dave Lieber TED Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bo3dpVb5jw Ursula Leguin on truth in fiction: tinyurl.com/yx7bjkh3 The Science of Storytelling, Will Storr: www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Storytelling-Will-Storr/dp/0008276943 Joseph Campbell: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hero_with_a_Thousand_Faces Fabula Storytelling Cards: fabuladeck.com Pixar Storytelling Course: www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/storytelling-pixar-in-a-box Contact the Hosts Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrainingDesignPodcast Terry Pearce LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terrypaulpearce Sheridan Webb LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner The Training Designers’ Club: www.facebook.com/groups/2226817990681543 - A community for Learning Designers 360 Learning Design: 360learningdesign.com - For bespoke, creative and personalised learning design Keystone Development: www.keystonedevelopment.co.uk - For bespoke learning and development programme design Power Hour: www.power-hour.co.uk - For ready written bite-size training materials