In addition to courses, you can create course activities with Kyron Studio. One type of activity that we offer is Scenario. Read this article for more information on what Scenario is, its benefits, and how to use it in your course.
To create a Scenario activity, follow these steps:
1. Click “+ New.”
2. In the pop-up that appears, select “Scenario.” Then, click Next.
3. Answer the three questions.
See below for some helpful tips on creating your scenario.
4. Click “Create scenario” in the bottom right. (Note: You may need to scroll down a little to see this button).
5. You will see a notification that your activity is being created. You will receive an email once it is ready.
6. Once your course has been created, you will see a preview of what your videos will look like.
7. You are able to make edits/changes to your activity. See below some helpful tips on editing your scenario activity.
Any edits you make to your segments will be reflected in the video preview.
Refer to this collection of articles for more information on how to customize your activity.
8. Once you are done making all your edits/changes, you will need to generate all the videos in your course before publishing.
Read this article for more information on how to generate the videos for your course.
9. Read this article once you are ready to publish and deploy your activity.
Helpful Tips
Tips on creating a scenario
Start with a Strong Learning Objective
Kyron Studio generates the scenario activity based on your input of one, high-quality learning objective (LOs). This guides every part of the scenario experience.
✅ Good objectives involve higher-order thinking and connect to real-world tasks:
Example: “Evaluate the consequences of government intervention in a competitive market.”
❌ Less effective objectives focus on basic recall or isolated facts:
Example: “List the three branches of the U.S. government.
DON’T…
Use only low-level verbs like list, define or recall. These don’t need a scenario– they’re better assessed with quizzes.
Write objectives that are too narrow or technical; if the scope is too limited, it’s hard to build a rich narrative around it.
Focus on isolated facts or skills; scenarios thrive on integration–objectives should combine knowledge and judgement.
Make outcomes binary (right/wrong); you’ll limit the space for learners to explore options, justify decisions and reflect.
If your objective only needs a flashcard or multiple-choice quiz, it may not be a good fit for a scenario-based activity.
Tips on editing your scenario
Scenario Context
You can revise the scenario to better reflect your content area or audience. You can:
Add or remove specific details (data, details, variables, etc.)
Adjust tone or specificity
Change the setting to match your style
Add your own video for an enhanced, engaging learner experience!
Make sure the scenario includes enough detail and specific variables for the learner to answer the first decision question without teaching or leading the learner towards a specific answer.
Decision Point 1
This is the first decision the learner makes in the scenario, and the moment that launches the scenario interaction.
You can edit:
The wording of the question (keep it open-ended and based on judgment, not recall)
Make sure the question connects directly to the learning objective
Ensure it can be answered based on the information in the scenario context
Make sure edits stay aligned with the learning objective and fit within the scenario. Major changes can lead to unexpected shifts in how the rest of the scenario unfolds.
Think of this as the moment the learner enters the story. Their answer drives everything that follows.
Decision Points 2 and 3
Unlike the first decision point, Decision Points 2 and 3 are written as concepts or tasks that describe the kind of reasoning or judgment you want the learner to demonstrate. They are not shown directly. Rather, the AI transforms them into dynamic questions that build on the learner’s previous responses and decisions.
You can edit:
The cognitive task or analytic prompt (don’t phrase as questions)
Make sure edits stay aligned with the learning objective and fit within the scenario. Major changes can lead to unexpected shifts in how the rest of the scenario unfolds.
Keep each one focused, clear, and aligned
Write these as you would learning targets/objectives, not as questions. The AI handles unique question phrasing based on the way each scenario is unfolding. Keep them short and sweet - one sentence.
Key Takeaways For All Decision Points
Key Takeaways are the core ideas, reasoning strategies, and content knowledge learners should apply when making each decision. These are not shown to the learner during the scenario, but they guide the AI’s follow-up prompts in the guided analysis section.
You can edit:
The core concepts or knowledge areas the learner should consider during the reflection section. The AI will use these as their instructional guide.
Specific reasoning or analysis strategies learners might use (e.g., weighing trade-offs, referencing precedent, anticipating consequences)
The rationale or justification a strong response would include
If a learner gave a strong answer, what ideas would they draw on? That’s what you want to capture here. There are not “correct answers.”
Reflection and Analysis prompt
This is the first question learners see at the start of the analysis section. It helps them transition from participating in the scenario to thinking more deeply about the decisions they made.
After this initial question, the AI will guide learners through each decision they made and prompt them to consider whether their reasoning aligns with the key takeaways you wrote earlier.
You can edit:
The exact language of the question to fit your content or tone you want ot strike
This is the bridge from scenario to synthesis. Support learners in transitioning from action to thoughtful reflection on their decision-making. This must end with a question.