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Our StoryStyle™ audio learning is inherently designed to foster transformative learning.
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"If we release our imaginations, if we allow ourselves to move out to such works, we may well find them becoming part of our lived reality." Maxine Greene
ProDio's StoryStyle™ Transformative Learning
TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING a process that changes the way individuals perceive themselves, their world, and their actions. It's not just about acquiring new knowledge but about fundamentally altering the frameworks through which people interpret experiences. While ProDio's primary mechanism is imaginative learning, our courses challenge listeners with reflective questions and real-world applications that can lead to transformative insights
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STORYSTYLE™ describes our process of creating an immersive experience that continuously grabs the learner’s attention. On this page you can listen to examples of how we use nine forms of media content to promote imagination, “brain interactivity” and engagement.
· Narration · Scenarios · Stories · Analogies · Street Interviews
· Expert Interviews · Pop Quizzes · Sound Clips · Music
Of course, all our content is aligned to our needs assessment and learning outcomes, and is measured through our formal evaluation process.
Find out more about the BENEFITS OF IMAGINATION IN LEARNING
Find our more about ProDio's proprietary INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PROCESS
(ADDIE instructional design model)
Courses meet strict accreditation standards and include handouts, quizzes, evaluations and completion certificates.
OUR SUPERPOWER: BRAIN INTERACTIVITY
With StoryStyle™ transformative learning, every learner becomes CO-CREATOR, actively using their imagination to bring characters, environment and details to life. This increases enjoyment, engagement, emotional connection and retention.
That's why we can guarantee a UNIQUE EXPERIENCE for each learner, and that's why learners love and remember our content.
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StoryStyle™ Sample Media
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Narration:
A great narrator can be the key to success in any course. Narrators take the role of the host, or instructor, or storyteller and we hire some of the best in the business. Sometimes, the narrator is the subject matter expert (SME) themselves, and sometimes we prefer to use a professional voice actor. We go to great lengths to avoid monotone or lecture-style narration.
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Scenarios:
Scenario-based learning keeps people engaged by making them think and feel more deeply. It does this by putting them in real-life situations where they have to make decisions and solve problems, which helps them remember and understand the material better, including how to apply the learning. Because it connects with their emotions and gets them actively involved, the learning sticks with them longer and is easier to use in real-life situations.
Stories:
Stories help people stay engaged by grabbing their attention and creating an emotional connection, which makes learning more relatable and easier to remember. When learners get involved in a story, they are more likely to care about the characters, picture the situation, and learn the lesson. Stories also spark imagination and creativity, helping people remember and understand the material better. By using stories, learners are more interested and motivated to participate and apply what they’ve learned in real life.
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Analogies:
Analogies make learning more engaging by breaking down complex ideas into simpler, easier-to-understand parts. By connecting new information to things learners already know, analogies help them understand and apply difficult concepts. This link between familiar and new ideas sparks curiosity and makes learning more meaningful. Analogies also create clear mental pictures that help learners remember and use what they've learned in different situations.
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Street interviews:
What we call “street interviews” are simply interviews with the public to get a sense of what the general understanding of a topic may be. These creating interesting and engaging soundbites. For example, in “Leading through Influence” we interviewed students at Simon Fraser University and asked them “What is influence?”
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Expert Interviews:
Expert interviews are a great way to include voices from around the world who are leaders or influencers in their fields. They bring credibility, weight and insight to the learning concepts. We try to avoid long-form interviews, like a podcast, and we edit down experts’ comments to support the learning outcomes. In our Change Management course, “Focus on Change” Dr. Hilary Curry interviewed 13 change management experts from around the world, and in “Leading through Influence” I was able to interview world-class authors Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Goulston, Roz Savage and Chris Widener.
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Pop Quizzes:
Pop quizzes are not formal testing of the user’s knowledge or understanding.
They involve more interesting trivia or fun facts. We use pop quizzes for various reasons:
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Most importantly, to reinforce learning outcomes
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To have the learner actively engage their thinking and interact with the instructor
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To recap information from the course and remind the learner of its importance
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To break up a long spell of listening
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Sound Clips:
Sound clips can be a great way to include supporting or entertaining content from other media sources, preferably public media. Short clips can typically be used under the “Fair Use” principle, if use of the content meets the six conditions, but when in doubt, ask permission from the content owner.
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Music and Sound Design:
Music has great power to engage - used carefully and in the right places, music can add a mood to the narrative, or increase it’s impact and reach the learner’s emotions. Music can increase the pace which increases the learner’s heartbeat, or it can create calm, thoughtful or inspiring moments. Be careful to not go for the cheesy elevator music though. This scenario is from our REALTOR® Safety training course for Greater Vancouver REALTORS®
Transformative Learning at ProDio
ProDio is primarily an imaginative learning platform, but our StoryStyle™ approach is inherently designed to foster transformative learning:
Engaging the Imagination: Neuroscience shows that storytelling activates multiple brain regions, creating vivid mental imagery and emotional connections. This process makes abstract concepts tangible, challenging learners to reflect on their current thinking.
Immersive Scenario-Based Learning: By presenting acted real-life scenarios, ProDio encourages learners to immerse themselves in practical, relatable situations. These scenarios often provoke critical reflection and help learners see and understand the application of new knowledge in their work and personal lives.
Emotional and Cognitive Engagement: Our use of narrative, analogies, and storytelling ignites curiosity and empathy. This deep engagement fosters a sense of purpose and connection, which is crucial for transformative learning.
Convenient and Accessible: Learning on-the-go enables professionals to reflect in natural, unstressed environments—during commutes, walks, or downtime—where transformative learning is more likely to occur.
Actionable Learning: ProDio’s courses are not just about theory. They include downloadable resources, quizzes, and evaluations that encourage learners to apply new insights directly to their professional and personal contexts.
We ignite imagination to spark meaningful change!
Benefits of Imagination in Learning with StoryStyle™ audio
"Imagination is 'the gateway' to active learning and the opening of possibilities" (Dewey) *
"A robust imagination improves cognitive flexibility, creative thinking, and problem-solving; as well as, bettering our ability to connect and bond with others, manage stress, decrease anxiety, and process difficult emotions (Drapeau, 2018)."
Research shows that imagination enables deeper learning: Maxine Greene and other philosophers argue that imagination helps students go beyond just applying learned principles. It allows them to create or discover new principles - essential for innovation, cross-cultural understanding, and personal growth. **
Our trademarked StoryStyle™ approach emphasizes the use of imagination in learning. Our approach is supported by neuroscientific research, which has identified the following benefits:
Enhanced Cognitive Engagement: Utilizing imagination engages multiple brain regions, leading to improved understanding, retention and application of information.
Emotional Connection: The storytelling aspect fosters emotional engagement, making the learning experience more relatable, memorable and impactful.
Increased Creativity: By encouraging imaginative use of the brain, our learning helps to develop creative thinking and innovation in learners.
Holistic Development: The integration of imaginative strategies promotes not just knowledge acquisition but also emotional and social skills, fostering a well-rounded professional development.
Convenience: The audio format allows professionals to learn while engaging in other activities, such as commuting or exercising, making it easier to fit learning into busy schedules.
Effective Learning Experience: The combination of stories, scenarios, and expert insights creates an immersive learning environment that enhances engagement and enjoyment.
Professional Growth: Users can earn CPD credits while enjoying a more effective and enjoyable learning process, transforming everyday moments into opportunities for growth.
Our focus on imagination in learning through our StoryStyle™ courses represents a significant advancement in how professional development can be approached, making it both effective and enjoyable for professionals.
* "Releasing the Imagination: Essays on Education, the Arts, and Social Change by Maxine Greene" Barbara J. Thayer-Bacon University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
** Heath, G. (2008). Exploring the Imagination to Establish Frameworks for Learning. Studies in Philosophy and Education, 27, 115-123.
