This presentation explored the role of Joseph Campbell’s “hero’s journey” in establishing students as the “epic heroes” of online courses. Participants played three original games inspired by old favorites Dungeons and Dragons, The Oregon Trail and Carmen Sandiego, and reflected on narrative in the...
In addition to an exploration of the use of digital storytelling for assessment practices, this session covered practical methods for applying a narrative framework to establish online learners as “epic heroes” on a journey through their online course. This presentation was given by Angela Gunder and...
Situating online course design within a narrative framework serves as a powerful tool for creating an environment that supports experiential, student-centered learning. This presentation, given by Cathy Russell, Angela Gunder, and Jessica Knott, highlights how a structure that establishes a course as a “hero’s journey”...
Building learning experiences that support autonomy proves challenging. Learn how narrative coupled with emerging technology redefines students as epic heroes driving knowledge creation. This presentation was given by Cathy Russell and Angela Gunder at OLC Innovate 2016 in New Orleans, LA. The three videos below...