Narrative, Digital Media, and Learning
This project page is devoted to class “ Narrative, Digital Media and Learning” for the 2021 Spring semester at NYU Steinhardt School of Education. All the work presented will be updated from February to May 2021.
Goals for this class
Connecting narrations with design
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Build the bridge between my storytelling skills gained from my previous journalism experiences and the visual design skills I have to provide impactful and meaningful learning experiences for the users.
Understand how visual design connects with narration in a way that makes the learning experiences engaging and meaningful.
Connecting narrations with learning
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Understand the role of narration plays out in shaping learning experiences, and how it impacts learning outcomes.
Implementing learning theories and cognitive science into narration design in an educational context.
Connecting narrations with ed technology
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Get familiar with cutting-edge educational technology out there in the world, especially during this specific time.
Get exposed to those technologies by trying out a few small projects with peers in the class.
Understand how narration and storytelling work on different platforms, and make wise design decisions accordingly.
Class projects
Here is the collection of my class projects with a universal theme: COVID-19.
My storytelling journey: From a journalist to a designer
What is narrative?
“Vsafe” mobile health passport
Narratives and visual design
Game: DIY your own face mask!
Narrative and game design
Bonus: What is your cat mood today?
Narrative and AR/VR/XR
6 tips for good study habits for students during COVID
Narratives and motion graphics
Grocery shopping with Lily!
Narrative and coding
Learn in groups: Learn COVID vaccine side effects on Facebook
Narrative and social media
Why is the elderly prioritized for the vaccine in the U.S., but not in China?
Narratives and audio
Graphic explainers: How do different vaccine approaches work?
Narrative and instructional design
India’s catastrophic second wave of COVID-19 crisis
Narrative and data visualization