5 Ways to use Role-Playing in eLearning

Written By: Cudy

25th April 2023

5 Ways to use Role-Playing in eLearning

1. Demonstrate a Product

Let’s say you’re creating an eLearning course to demonstrate a new product or piece of equipment. Instead of explaining how it works, why not create a story that shows someone using the product? Your learners will get a more immersive experience that helps them learn how to use the product better.

2. Practice Real-World Skills

Role-playing can be used to practice skills that are critical in the real world, such as public speaking or even giving CPR. These types of skills are hard to teach in an eLearning course, but with role-playing, you can simulate the environment and really help your learners understand what they need to do. If you need ideas for other real-world skills that can be role-played, check out this list of skills from eLearning Guild!

3. Teach Social Skills and Interpersonal Relationships

If your eLearning course is designed for employees in an office setting, you may want to include some role-playing scenarios so they can practice interacting with their coworkers and other employees in the company. This is especially important if your employees will be doing work outside of their offices or interacting with customers over the phone or online.

4. Help Your Learners Prepare for a Test

Instead of simply giving your learners information about the test they’ll be taking, why not create a role-playing scenario that helps them prepare for the test? You can create a story where your learners are given a situation to deal with and then have to make decisions based on the information they have. This will help them feel more prepared when they take the actual test.

5. Improve Communication Skills

Role-playing can be used to help your learners improve their communication skills. Whether you’re trying to teach someone how to communicate better in person or over the phone, role-playing is a great way to simulate those situations and let your learners practice what they need to do.

For example, if you’re teaching someone how to talk with people who are angry or upset, you can create a role-playing scenario where your learner has to talk with an angry customer over the phone. By doing this, you can give them real-world experience that will help them improve their communication skills in real life situations.


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