7 Reasons to Tell Stories

1. Stories are easy to remember!

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2. Stories are simple... anyone can do it!

3. Stories appeal to ALL types of learning styles

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4. Stories Inspire, Slides Don't (unless you use HaikuDeck)

5. Stories Build Credibility and Connection.

6. Stories put learner in a mental learning mode.

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7. Stories are contagious.

Five Common Types of Stories

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Hook Stories

• Ignite interest and get your audience ready to learn
• Provide early context and relevancy for learner
• Usually happens in the first few minutes of a lesson
• Makes a clear connection to goal for the lesson

Personal Narratives

• Most powerful form of storytelling
• Increases credibility and authenticity
• Connects personal experience to core teaching point
• Build a connection with an audience like nothing else!

FACTUAL

• Relevant and possibly "well-known" stories
• Designed to reinforce and validate core lesson
• Real-life case examples or historical stories

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Situations/Scenarios

• Real to life case examples
• Makes learner think, process and evaluate
• Bring learner right into the experience
• Opportunity to make and learn from decisions
• Ignites student interaction and engagement

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Metaphors / Analogies

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How to Collect Stories?

Sources

• Personal experience
• Friends and colleagues
• Movies & Books
• History
• News / Social Media

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ACTION STEP:
Create a Swipe File document and brainstorm any and all stories that might be relevant in your programs!