Designing for Learning in Narrative Multimedia Environments

Abstract

Narrative is fundamental for learning and the construction of meaning. In the design of interactive learning programs, the need for narrative is often neglected, and the emphasis is on information design rather than the design of experiential learning environments. This chapter presents research related to the development of two prototypes of narrative interactive multimedia learning environments, from an experiential and situated learning perspective and proposes a model for a narrative learning process, related to a situated and experiential learning perspective.