Share Paper: Enhancing Writing Achievement through an Intelligent Narrative-Centered Learning Environment

  1. L. Manning Prudent, North Carolina State University, United States
  2. April Scott, North Carolina State University, United States
  3. Hiller Spires, North Carolina State University, United States
  4. James Lester, North Carolina State University, United States
Tuesday, June 28 10:00-10:20 AM Room 6.1 - Faculty of Letters Building

Abstract: Abstract: The aim of this research and development project was to examine how Narrative Theatre, an intelligent narrative centered learning environment, impacts writing achievement and self-efficacy when used with sixth grade students. Initial results in the quantitative segment of the study demonstrated that students’ writing self-efficacy increased after using Narrative Theatre. Initial results in the qualitative study focusing on 4 male struggling writers indicates that the students are eager to use Narrative Theatre to support their writing; they have a special interest in the intelligent media function that will allow their stories to “come alive” in a virtual storyworld. Future ...