Scenario-based activities are grounded in principles of constructivist learning, authentic assessment, and active engagement. They are designed to support deeper learning by placing students in realistic, context-rich situations where they must analyze information, make decisions, and reflect on their reasoning. Rather than emphasizing factual recall, this ~20 minute activity encourages learners to apply knowledge in a dynamic setting that mirrors real-world complexity, promoting transfer of learning and the development of critical thinking skills.
The Activity is generated based on your learning objectives and audience, aligning seamlessly with your existing course content. It is divided into two essential components: the immersive scenario and the guided analysis. During the scenario, learners engage in decision-making that drives the experience, with the AI adapting dynamically adapting the storytelling to reinforce causal reasoning, deepen engagement, and support real-world application of key concepts. Immediately following this experience, learners analyze their decisions using academic reasoning, with the AI tutor evaluating their grasp of the learning objective at each key decision and coaching where needed.
What are the benefits of Scenario?
Active & Experiential Learning: By requiring learners to make decisions within realistic scenarios, this activity fosters active engagement rather than passive instruction. Learners “learn by doing,” reinforcing knowledge retention and practical application.
Emotional & Cognitive Engagement: Scenarios elicit emotional responses, enhancing motivation and memory retention. The meaningful consequences tied to decisions create a stronger connection between concepts and their practical implications.
Low-Risk Real-World Application: Immersive, context-rich scenarios provide a structured, sandbox environment where learners can apply skills, reinforcing how new concepts integrate into broader contexts and relate to real-life decision-making.
Metacognition & Reflective Analysis: The guided self-analysis phase encourages learners to reflect on their decision-making process, evaluate outcomes, and assess their understanding. This promotes deeper self-awareness and helps them refine their strategies.
How can I use Scenario in my existing course?
The Scenario Activity provides a dynamic, real-world application of course concepts through interactive decision-making and guided self-reflection. Consider using it in an existing course:
Module Starters: Use Scenarios to activate prior knowledge, generate curiosity and stimulate thinking to inform subsequent discussions.
Mid-Module Checkpoints: Embed Scenarios to check comprehension during instruction.
Assessment Preparation: Offer Scenarios to reinforce higher-order thinking ahead of exams.
Skill Practice: Allow students to apply theory to realistic problems and contexts.
Discussion Prompts: Use Scenario outputs as jumping-off points for deeper reflection or debate.
Assessment: Use Scenario as a form of authentic assessment of course content.