Workshop process for authoring educational multimedia using movement oriented design (MOD)

Abstract

The lack of systematic processes for authoring educational multimedia content is impeding the realization of its full potential. Catering to different learning styles is also a challenge in creating effective educational multimedia content. Storytelling has been recognized as an effective pedagogical technique to keep the learners engaged. Movement Oriented Design (MOD) paradigm provides a framework for systematically developing educational multimedia stories using good storytelling principles articulated by the masters of storytelling, such as Aristotle and Robert McKee. This paper introduces Movement Oriented Design principles, and imperatives for creating good educational multimedia stories. Next it presents the workshop process for developing educational multimedia narratives