Storyboard Templates and Resources

For the last week I have been in storyboard mode for a large course I am creating. Since grad school I have been using the same format for storyboards, when I do use them. Some projects benefit from use of storyboards, some do not, but that is another post.

The storyboard I use is a very simple, but flexible format that we used in my school's ISD program. I have made a few small changes to it. Here is the template, which is made in PowerPoint, but could easily be made in MS Word too.

And here's what I include in my storyboards.

In the main frame:

• Textual content


• Graphics (even if rough representations)


• Screenshot or representation of animations, interactives, etc.


• Buttons and/or navigational features


• Page orientation

In the side frames:

• Navigational info (i.e. where each button or link will take the user)


• Text for pop-ups or rollovers


• Media info (e.g. info about the animation, video, audio, etc.)

In the bottom frame:

• Notes to developers, SMEs, or anyone else that may have access to the storyboard


• Notes that won't fit in the side frames


• Any pertinent notes that don't fall under "Navigation" of "Media"


• Color requirements, screen size, graphic sizes, etc.

Storyboard formats very widely. The above happens to be the format I like, but here are some more storyboard resources you may find helpful:

Multimedia Storyboard - Studio 1151

Storyboards for eLearning - The eLearning Coach

Free Storyboarding Template - eLearningLive.com

Creating Scripts and Storyboards for e-Learning - e-LearningGuru

Really Fast Storyboarding for e-Learning Projects - Learning & Performance Tips

Example of a storyboard in MS Word - Learning & Performance Tips