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Elements of good multimedia storytelling

Elements of good multimedia storytelling | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
At its simplest, a multimedia story combines different elements that complement one another to make the story more interesting, complete or compelling.

 


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T is for Transmedia: Learning through Transmedia Play

Erin Reilly:  "Produced by the USC Annenberg Innovation Lab and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, this paper provides a much-needed guidebook to transmedia in the lives of children age 5-11 and its applications to storytelling, play, and learning."

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Let the conversation begin!  "The authors hope that T is for Transmedia will incite conversation among diverse stakeholders including educators, entertainment industry executives, creative artists, academic scholars, policy makers, and others interested in the future of children's learning through transmedia."

Jeni Mawter's curator insight, March 18, 8:16 PM

Transmedia, Learning through Play, for for children aged 5 - 11 years. 

Pamela Bartar's curator insight, March 19, 4:40 AM

must read by USC Annenberg Innovation Lab

Debbie Elicksen (LION)'s comment, March 19, 9:28 AM
Thanks. ;)
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Teaching Transmedia Using Transmedia: Conducttr in the Classroom

Teaching Transmedia Using Transmedia:  Conducttr in the Classroom | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Randall Kapuscinski:  "This winter I am teaching Sheridan’s first formal transmedia course.  It is a modest beginning with 12 students from the post-grad ATVF program attending" ...

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An honest look at one teacher's use of transmedia storytelling in the classroom ... some interesting lessons learnt.

Randall Kapuscinski's curator insight, February 25, 11:17 AM

Admittedly, I'm new to ScoopIt.  Hoping it isn't bad manners to Scoop your own blog entry.

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Transmedia in Schools and Libraries: Thoughts and Strategies from Tyler Weaver

Transmedia in Schools and Libraries: Thoughts and Strategies from Tyler Weaver | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Peter Gutierrez:  "In the first part of my conversation with Tyler Weaver we discussed the many benefits of teaching with, and making, comics as well as the role of the school librarian when it comes to transmedia… here we get a bit more specific in terms of the issues involved."

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In part 2 of an excellent set of articles, Tyler Weaver puts the controversies surrounding video games and comics into historical context; and chooses the dawn of Marvel's Universe as "the most perfect encapsulation of a shared storyworld out there".

Glow Images Colombia's curator insight, March 4, 4:48 PM

 Transmedia en colegias y bibliotecas

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Disney's Biggest Stars Join Forces for Skylanders-Style Gaming Mash-Up

Disney's Biggest Stars Join Forces for Skylanders-Style Gaming Mash-Up | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Chris Kohler:  "If you're at all familiar with the success of Skylanders, you won't be too surprised by Disney's latest gaming initiative."

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It's called Infinity and, if Skylanders is anything to go by, we're going to be hearing a lot about it in the next few months.  Must say, I don't mind ... it looks pretty cool.  It combines characters from multiple Disney storyworlds into a single game with the potential to mix and match them in levels of your own creation.  John Lasseter has described it as “a tool chest for creativity".

Parker Donat's curator insight, January 22, 7:33 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if Disney pulls off this multi-story world game and makes millions.

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Why Kids Understand Cross-Marketing Better Than You Do

Why Kids Understand Cross-Marketing Better Than You Do | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
Cross-marketing itself is not a new phenomenon, but there are many more layers to it in the digital age. "The kid business has always been transmedia," said Ken Faier, president of Nerd Corps.

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Is it transmedia storytelling, or is it marketing?  A question that's particularly relevant in the world of children's entertainment.

cynthia jabar's curator insight, December 13, 2012 4:53 PM

Totally agree: "The kid business has always been transmedia." -Ken Faier, Nerd Corps

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Children’s TV Enjoys a Renaissance

Children’s TV Enjoys a Renaissance | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Emily Nussbaum: "Like most parents of my generation, I watched plenty of television as a child, although my choices were comparatively narrow" ...

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Life After ‘Barney’: How Kids’ TV Grew Up and Embraced Parental Co-Viewing

Life After ‘Barney’: How Kids’ TV Grew Up and Embraced Parental Co-Viewing | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

"Barbara Spindel explores the recent trend of co-viewing, as parents watch TV with their children and discover inventive and imaginative stories that engage both sets of viewers."


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Alternate Reality Gaming for Kids

Alternate Reality Gaming for Kids | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Daniel Donahoo: "One of the most enjoyable games I’ve been a part of in recent times has been an Alternate Reality Game (ARG) being run by an innovative teacher from Australia" ...


DRC: Jess McCulloch's participation at StoryWorld 2012 last week sparked a lot of interest.  So, here's an article from the archive which gives great insight into the fantastic work that she's doing ...

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Hub Stories: Transmedia Storytelling as Creative Problem-Solving

Hub Stories: Transmedia Storytelling as Creative Problem-Solving | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Hub Bay Area Host :  '“We’re really interested in the intersection between technology, culture and education,” says Aaron, “and I can’t think of a better way to do that than [through] the power of story.”'

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How we made: Tramm Wigzell and Matt Youngberg on Ben 10

How we made: Tramm Wigzell and Matt Youngberg on Ben 10 | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Bibi van der Zee: "The team behind the hit cartoon on their boy with a magic watch, and drawing crazy-coloured alien life" ...

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The Skylanders Franchise Is Kiddie Crack

The Skylanders Franchise Is Kiddie Crack | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

David Kushner: "Since its debut in October 2011, Skylanders has scored more than $200 million in North American sales alone. Here's how it gets its hooks into kids—and some grown-ups too" ...

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Launchpad Toys Co-founder on Inspiring Storytelling in Youngsters

Launchpad Toys Co-founder on Inspiring Storytelling in Youngsters | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Molly Gerth: "Intrigued by [Toontastic, from Launchpad Toys']  recent success and noble mission, we connected with co-founder, Andy Russell, to learn more about the company’s vision" ...

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Showcasing Canadian Digital Creativity, part 1: Kids

Showcasing Canadian Digital Creativity, part 1: Kids | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

James Martin: "Canada is MIPCOM 2012's Country of Honour. From now until then, we'll be highlighting the nation's most creative projects, via the CMF/FMC. Enjoy!"

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How 'Skylanders' Creates a Superfan Economy

How 'Skylanders' Creates a Superfan Economy | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
Mashable sat down with Activision and a bonafide Skylanders superfan to unpack just how the series keeps fans coming back for more.
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Why Skylanders keeps going from strength to strength ...

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Can You Write a Story in 140 Characters?

Can You Write a Story in 140 Characters? | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

NerdStalker:  "We came across a great game recently that recaptures your creativity in writing and gamifies it."

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A fun app for kids.  This article also contains an interesting interview with the app's creator, Juan Pablo Gaviria, in which he shares his transmedia extension plans for the app’s characters.

Angela Antle's curator insight, February 18, 7:52 AM

Great writing 'game' for kids!....er, and others

Parker Donat's comment, February 18, 5:01 PM
Cool idea using transmedia.
Parker Donat's curator insight, February 18, 5:03 PM

Super cool trandsmedia story idea that involves getting kids to tell stories in a gamafied way through an app. I'm sure kids will get creative with this. 

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Teaching Transmedia with Comics: A Conversation with Tyler Weaver

Teaching Transmedia with Comics: A Conversation with Tyler Weaver | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Peter Gutierrez:  "As a reference work on media/transmedia, both aesthetically and historically, as a how-to for student media-makers, or simply on the professional development shelf, so that teachers and librarians can mine it for ideas, [Tyler Weaver’s book is] a text that can fill many needs at once. I was delighted, then, when the author agreed to talk to me about this fascinating topic" …

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This is a great article for transmedia practitioners and educators alike.  I particularly liked Tyler Weaver's analogy for transmedia storytelling, "It’s the idea of the chef: learn the basic tools, then an understanding of ingredients, then how to build flavors by combining those ingredients into an irresistible meal."

Érica Ariano's comment, February 8, 7:28 AM
Girls like comics too ;)
gwynethjones's comment, February 8, 3:08 PM
Love me some Comics!
gwynethjones's curator insight, February 8, 3:08 PM
Grrls like comics, too! Love me some Comics! @ComicLife
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Monster High: Transmedia Education

Monster High: Transmedia Education | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Understanding that people learn in a variety of ways, and that storytelling is tradition of humankind, it makes sense to tell stories using a variety of media. Hence, transmedia storytelling (Jenkins, 2007).


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I've had a soft spot for Monster High ever since they first appeared on my 'transmedia radar' with their 2011 Kind Campaign involvement.

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Guillermo del Toro explains the biggest mistake people make in telling stories for children

Guillermo del Toro explains the biggest mistake people make in telling stories for children | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Charlie Jane Anders: 'We were lucky enough to get a chance to talk one-on-one with del Toro about Rise of the Guardians, and he explained to us why children's stories need to be dark, because "kids are neurotic."'

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A Social Network for Kids

A Social Network for Kids | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Margaret Rock: 'Some argue children are too young for social networking, and others assert kids don't want an "age appropriate" network because there is "no fun in that."'



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When is a kids’ online game actually an ad?

When is a kids’ online game actually an ad? | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Cecilia Kang:  "Kids spend more time than ever in front of screens beyond the living room television. Advertisers have responded with sophisticated ad campaigns that can start on the TV and then move to apps, social media sites and online games" ...

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The buzz on Buzzy Bee [#Transmedia]

The buzz on Buzzy Bee [#Transmedia] | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

"Buzzy Bee is taking to the airwaves, and soon you’ll be able to join him. Fiona Milburn sat down with William McKegg, the creative director behind Buzzy Bee, to find out how Lion Rock Ventures has developed a multiplatform storytelling world around this iconic Kiwi toy."

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Digital brands spark thrills and fear in children's entertainment industry

Digital brands spark thrills and fear in children's entertainment industry | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Stuart Dredge: "Why broadcasters want to emulate the success of Angry Birds, Moshi Monsters, Cut the Rope and others" ...

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The best children's apps are about great storytelling and strong characters

The best children's apps are about great storytelling and strong characters | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Stuart Dredge: "Technology doesn't replace traditional skills, but it can bring kids into the creative process" ...

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Why Kids (and Parents) Will Love Kinect Sesame Street TV

Why Kids (and Parents) Will Love Kinect Sesame Street TV | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Andrea Smith: "Sesame Workshop has teamed up with Microsoft to create Kinect Sesame Street TV — one of the most innovative children’s video games we’ve seen in a while" ...

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Tiff Kids Panel 2012: Developing Transmedia properties for Children

Tiff Kids Panel 2012: Developing Transmedia properties for Children | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

The Tiff Kids International Film Festival presents "outstanding Canadian and international films and popular workshops geared for families and school groups." -Tiff.net

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