Transmedia Storytelling and the Creation of a Converging Space of Educational Practices

Authors

  • Patrícia Rodrigues DMAD - José Bidarra Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologias Universidade Aberta Palácio de Ceia Rua da Escola Politécnica, 141- 147 1269-001 Lisboa
  • José Bidarra DMAD - José Bidarra Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologias Universidade Aberta Palácio de Ceia Rua da Escola Politécnica, 141- 147 1269-001 Lisboa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v9i6.4134

Keywords:

Connected Learning, Game-based Learning, Location-based Learning, Transmedia Play, Transmedia Storytelling

Abstract


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 Transmedia 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 experiences 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.

Author Biographies

Patrícia Rodrigues, DMAD - José Bidarra Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologias Universidade Aberta Palácio de Ceia Rua da Escola Politécnica, 141- 147 1269-001 Lisboa

Patrícia Rodrigues is a Digital Media Arts Ph.D. student at Universidade Aberta (the Portuguese Open University in Lisbon). She is currently a researcher and member of CIAC (Center for the Arts and Communication Research, University of Algarve)

José Bidarra, DMAD - José Bidarra Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologias Universidade Aberta Palácio de Ceia Rua da Escola Politécnica, 141- 147 1269-001 Lisboa

José Bidarra, has a Ph.D. in Educational Communications from Universidade Aberta (the Portuguese Open University), where he is currently Assistant Professor in the Department of Science and Technology. He is head of the Informatics, Physics and Technology Section (SIFT), and coordinator of a master degree in multimedia.

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Published

2014-12-08

How to Cite

Rodrigues, P., & Bidarra, J. (2014). Transmedia Storytelling and the Creation of a Converging Space of Educational Practices. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 9(6), pp. 42–48. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v9i6.4134

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 6 (2014)

Section

Papers