Post by University of Cambridge Online

What do The Lion King and professional learning have in common? More than you might think.     Storytelling isn’t just for films and novels, it’s a powerful tool for designing learning that resonates.     In a newly published article, Stewart Utley, Senior Learning Designer, explores how narrative structures can shape more effective learning experiences: https://lnkd.in/eJ-irzrH    We look at how stories help us make sense of complexity and make ideas more memorable and. That’s why frameworks like Freytag’s Pyramid can be applied to learning:     • Exposition: Understanding the learner’s context and goals  • Initiating action: Identifying key skills gaps  • Rising action: Building knowledge through guided learning  • Climax: Applying skills in practice  • Resolution and 'denouement': Transferring learning into real-world impact     “Sometimes reality is too complex. Stories give it form.” - Jean-Luc Godard     The result is learning that’s engaging, practical, and meaningful beyond the course.     #OnlineLearning #LearningDesign #Storytelling #ProfessionalDevelopment