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Storyboard & Narration Script Writing
An Introduction from the eLearning Network®
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WORKSHOP AGENDA
05Using the eLearning.netNarration Script Template
01 Why storyboard?
03 Using the eLearning.netStoryboard Template
02 What does a storyboard include?
04 Preparing a script for voice talent
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About the eLearning Network• Headquartered in Seattle, WA with employees and members around the
world• Full-service and a la carte custom eLearning development shop. All custom
eLearning is produced by ELN employees supported by dozens of experienced freelance contractors based in the USA.
• Job aids, eLearning templates (Storyline, Captivate, Lectora, stock art, Training, and more
• One-on-one training, consulting, custom branded templates and eLearning production setup
No project is too big nor too small!
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Why Storyboard?eLearning Production Jobs & Responsibilities
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Why Storyboard• Serves as a production blueprint
used by instructional designers, content writers, graphic artists, narrators, course author, etc.
• Enjoy benefits including saving time, controlling costs, improving quality, and reducing stress
• Establishes the actual scope of work effort
• Can be approved and signed by whoever controls the budget
• Governs the media change request and sign-off process
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Typical eLearning Production Job RolesProject Sponsor (approves time and money)
Subject Matter Expert
eLearning Production Manager
Instructional Designer/Content Writer
Graphic Artists, Multimedia Developers
Narrator/Audio Technician
eLearning Programmer/Author
QC/Editor/Reviewer
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Needs by Job Role
Sponsor: Scope of work | Confidence | Justification
SME: Communicate Content | Verify Course Accuracy
ID: Document Course Content | Sponsor & SME Approval
Artists: Design Direction | File Naming | Approval from ID, SME, & Sponsor
Narrator: Script | File Naming Structure
Course Author: Assembly Instructions |Organized Source Files | Content Review/Approval
Editor: Course “Answer Key” | Blueprint to check/verify against
eLearning Production Mgr: A system for tracking exactly who is building what and obtaining approvals.
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Storyboard ElementsHow does the storyboard satisfy the project needs?
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Storyboard Elements: Project Organization
• ID/Content: Course structure/outline, seat time, learning objectives checklist, content (narrative/lecture, activities, etc.)
• Artistic Direction: Photo/Graphic shot list with descriptions, image file names, media notes, on-screen text
• Project Details: Course title, revision history notes, master course outline,
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Storyboard Elements: Presentation
• Narration Script: • Audio for narrator • Add notation for timing of images/text to
audio. • Organize audio into rows based on major
screen changes
• Course Assembly: • Course structure including screen
number, type, and title. • file naming conventions
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Storyboard Elements: Quiz Elements
• Question Details: Settings including randomize, force answer, type of question, etc.
• Question Text
• Answer choices and distractors: Include the answer key
• Feedback: Perfect for adding more context and additional information rather than just “correct”.
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Storyboard Rules01 The project sponsor (or anyone who’s opinion matters when it comes to time and money) must sign-off on the storyboard before media production starts.
02 The purpose of the Course Review/Sign-off process is to verify that the finished course conforms to the approved storyboard.
03 If it’s incorrect in the storyboard and you want it corrected in the finished course, that will be a change request and may require additional time and money
04 If it’s not in the storyboard and you want it added to the course…
In short – the storyboard is the one thing that rules them all.
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Preparing a script for the Voice TalenteLearning.net
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Preparing a script for the voice talentFile Name:
• Tell the voice talent the exact file name you want for each audio track.Narration Structure:
• Only include in the narration column words that are to be spoken by the talent. Remove any notes, timing notation, etc.
• Add line spacing at least 1.5, font 12 pt. minimum, and Courier font Narration Instructions:
• Pronunciation Guide: If it can be read wrong it will be. Is a “-” read as “dash”, “hyphen”, or not read at all? Spell out or pronounce acronyms?
• Tone and speed: Happy and upbeat? Slow, serious, and methodical?
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Working with a voice talentEstablish you voice requirements:
• Male or female? How young/old should the talent sound? • What audio quality level do you require?• What type of delivery style (inflection and emotion) do you want?
Choose from talents available• Confirm voice talent availability based on your schedule• Request a sample read based on your requirements. Get project sponsor/approver
to sign-off on selected talent. If there is any resistance, obtain specific direction.• Review audio and coach the talent until you get what you want. Cut your losses
soon rather than put the talent through multiple reads. Perfection is not practical. Evaluate audio before including in your project
• Have project sponsor spot review/approve final audio
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The eLearning.net Narration Script Template
