Transmedia Storytelling: Multiple Delivery Channels

What is it?

Transmedia storytelling represents a process where integral elements of a fiction get dispersed systematically across multiple delivery channels for the purpose of creating a unified and coordinated entertainment experience. Ideally, each medium makes its own unique contribution to the unfolding of the story.

http://www.pbs.org/idealab/2013/03/transmedia-storytelling-comes-alive-with-secret-cinema067.html

Read this post, ” Transmedia Storytelling 101″ by Henry Jenkins – http://henryjenkins.org/2007/03/transmedia_storytelling_101.html

Future of Engagement #7: Transmedia Storytelling – Media organizations, changemakers, and brands create cross-platform storyworlds to drive participation, action and loyalty.

The rise of transmedia storytelling can be attributed to three dynamics around how people create, consume and share stories today. First, people are consuming news and entertainment in byte-sized pieces, on smart phones and tablets, often on-the-go, leading to new opportunities to create cross-platform, location-aware storyworlds. Second, people have access to so much content that they are filtering for out or skimming most of it, except for content they are most passionate about. Third, people are simultaneously acting as consumers, curators and creators of content, making it possible to create non-linear storyworlds that grow through their participation.

Read this article here – http://gauravonomics.com/transmedia-storytelling/

5 Tips for Transmedia Storytelling - http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2013/01/5-tips-for-transmedia-storytelling030

The Evolution of Transmedia Storytelling (Part 1 of 3)
A discussion between Frank Rose, Author of “The Art of Immersion” (and a contributing Editor at Wired) and Jeff Gomez, President and CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment at Ad Age’s “Creativity and Technology” (CaT) Conference in NYC June 9th, 2011.

The Evolution of Transmedia Storytelling (Part 2 of 3)

The Evolution of Transmedia Storytelling (Part 3 of 3)


More Gamification

Introduction Materials for Gamification Workshop by Karl Kapp


Documentary Instruction: An Example from Engineers Without Borders

Engineers Without Borders USA Global Engineer Professional Skills Certification. This trailer explains and demonstrates how the online curriculum works.


15-Yr-Old Kelvin Doe Wows M.I.T.


Text Messaging Habits We All Hate

Text Messaging Habits We All Hate
Text Messaging Infographic is developed by: MobiStealth


Thinking about How to Use VoiceThread

VoiceThread is a web-based application that allows you to place collections of media like images, videos, documents, and presentations at the center of an asynchronous conversation.

A VoiceThread allows people to have conversations and to make comments using any mix of text, a microphone, a web cam, a telephone, or uploaded audio file.

Resources for VoiceThread from Penn State – http://voicethread.psu.edu/

VoiceThread Introduction Tutorials – http://voicethread.psu.edu/voicethread-introduction-tutorials.html

Seven Things You Should Know About VoiceThread – http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7050.pdf

Using VoiceThread for Online Presentations – http://facultynet.matc.edu/tltnewsletter/may11/page1.htm

Humanizing Online Learning with VoiceThread – http://gettingsmart.com/cms/blog/2013/02/humanizing-online-learning-with-voicethread/


What most schools don’t teach – Coding!


eLearning Tools Inventory

I am doing some research for my team on different eLearning applications and figured this would be a good place to assemble my findings. Please feel free to add any comments on personal preferences on applications.

Application Use Comments URL
Articulate Storyline Create eLearning content – scenarios, quizzes, courses
  • Easy authoring environment,
  • Interactivity,
  • Assessment,
  • Screen Recording,
  • Publish to Articulate Online for analytics

 

http://www.articulate.com/products/storyline-top-features.php
Articulate Studio

  • Presenter
  • Quizmaker
  • Engage
  • Video Encoder

 

Transform PowerPoint. Create e-learning courses, quizzes, and interactive content
with a tool you already know.
  • Presenter -Transform PowerPoint into powerful Flash content
  • Quizmaker – quiz-building and publishing features
  • Engage – quick and easy tool that lets you create lean-forward experiences that learners love.
http://www.articulate.com/products/studio.php
Adobe Presenter Create engaging videos and interactive presentations starting from Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Import slides from PPT,
  • Screencasting – Capture slides, webcam video, and audio
  • Easy desktop editing
  • Integrates with Captivate
http://www.adobe.com/products/presenter/features.html
Adobe Captivate Rapidly author  wide range of interactive eLearning and HTML5-based mLearning content.
  • Import from PPT
  • Easily create show-me demos,
  • interactive simulations,
  • and assessments.
http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate/features.html
Techsmith Camtasia More than a screen recorder, Camtasia gives you tools to customize and edit your videos. Record on-screen activity, add imported media, create interactive content, and share high-quality, HD videos that your viewers can watch anytime, on nearly any device.
  • Capture What You’re Seeing and Doing
  • Create Videos with Professional Polish
  • Share and Interact
  • with Your Audience
http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia-features.html

Infographic: Does Texting Hurt Your Grammar?

Does Texting Hurt Your Grammar?

Via http://www.onlinecollege.org/2013/02/12/does-texting-hurt-your-grammar/


Infographic: Making Money with iOS Education Apps

Making Money with iOS Education Apps

http://www.onlinephdprograms.com/making-money-with-ios-education-apps/


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