the Choices When you have created the process flow, identify the "choice nodes", points where different courses of action are possible. Use outline numbering to label each node, e.g. 2.0, 3.0 and so on. For each choice node provide: a name for the choice or decision facing the learner: This helps you visualise the branch and makes it easier to discuss and navigate through the scenario when storyboarding or choosing media. a description of what the choice is and what are the different options facing the learner. What learning objective or knowledge does this choice relate to and what, if any, are the prerequisites? details of the consequences and effects of the different choices details of what happens next: Does a particular response bring the learner to another screen or branch or is the learner presented with feedback and prevented from proceeding? 4. Write the Story Now start building a narrative around the process. Put simply, tell the story of what is happening. Start with the process flow before moving on to the choice nodes. Writing a story for the choice nodes is easier when you have a main story to base it on. Work on both simultaneously and you might get lost in the story or introduce continuity errors. Some people recommend taking a creative writing class to help you develop your storytelling skills. For examples of courses, see the Irish Writers' Centre . When writing the narrative decide on the voice for the scenario: do you want a