Transmedia storytelling and the creation of a converging space of educational practices

As the media landscape evolves, educators are tapping into learning opportunities that meet the needs of 21st century learners. This paper provides an entry point to a relevant social problem related to education with Trans- media Storytelling, a story that crosses multiple forms of media, and each...

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Main Author: Rodrigues, Patrícia (author)
Other Authors: Bidarra, José (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.2/3654
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorioaberto.uab.pt:10400.2/3654
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Summary:As the media landscape evolves, educators are tapping into learning opportunities that meet the needs of 21st century learners. This paper provides an entry point to a relevant social problem related to education with Trans- media Storytelling, a story that crosses multiple forms of media, and each delivers a unique or specific contribution to the story experience. This study aims to contribute to the development and application of Transmedia Storytelling in educational settings. For this purpose a set of frameworks and educational models were selected based on research that points to the widespread use of transmedia learning experi- ences that are authentic, engaging, immersive, as well as support the development of new literacies. Ultimately, we attempt to demonstrate how the creation of a transmedia learning environment will allow the learner to develop and thrive in the digital age.