Newly Published OER: Branching Scenarios: A Guide for Higher Education

USask has a new OER: Branching Scenarios: A Guide for Higher Education. This book is designed to provide educators with practical tools and insights to create dynamic, interactive learning experiences. By leveraging branching scenarios, educators can simulate real-world decision-making processes, fostering critical thinking and engagement among students. Their goal is to empower educators to enhance their teaching practices, making learning more immersive and impactful through experiential learning.

Table of Contents:

• About This Guide

• Chapter 1: Teaching with Branching Scenarios
  • 1.1 What is a Branching Scenario?
  • 1.2 Why Teach with Branching Scenarios?: Pedagogical Foundations
  • 1.3 Incorporating Branching Scenarios into the Classroom
  • 1.4 Post-Scenario Strategies: Facilitating Reflection and Discussion
• Chapter 2: Designing Branching Scenarios
  • 2.1 What Makes a Good Scenario?: Defining the Problem
  • 2.2 Mapping Scenarios: Outcomes, Decision Points, and Consequences
  • 2.3 Tips for Writing Effective Prompts and Options
  • 2.4 Considerations for Feedback
• Chapter 3: Development and Sharing of Branching Scenarios
  • 3.1 Choosing the Rights Tools and Platform
  • 3.2 Creating Branching Scenarios with Twine
  • 3.3 Creating Branching Scenarios with H5P
  • 3.4 Integrating Media: Images, Audio, and Video
• Next Steps and Connecting to Supports