Abstract
In this paper, we describe an approach to academic teaching in computer science using storytelling as a means to investigate to hypermedia and virtual reality topics. Indications are shown that narrative activity within the context of a Hypermedia Novel related to educational content can enhance motivation for self-conducted learning and in parallel lead to an edutainment system of its own. In contrast to existing approaches the Hypermedia Novel environment allows an iterative approach to the narrative content, thereby integrating story authoring and story reception not only in the beginning but at any time. The narrative practice and background research as well as the resulting product can supplement lecture material with comparable success to traditional academic teaching approaches. On top of this there is the added value of soft skill training and a gain of expert knowledge in areas of personal background research.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | CSEDU 2010 - 2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Proceedings Vol 2 |
Editors | José Cordeiro, Boris Shishkov, Alexander Verbraeck, Markus Helfert |
Place of Publication | Portugal |
Publisher | INSTICC - Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication |
Pages | 126-131 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789896740245 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Valencia, Spain Duration: 7 Apr 2010 → 10 Apr 2010 |
Conference
Conference | 2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education |
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City | Valencia, Spain |
Period | 7/04/10 → 10/04/10 |