Research shows that high levels of engagement help students learn more effectively, feel better about their learning, and improve retention rates. One reason why students report low engagement is a perceived disconnect between theory (what they learn in class) and practice (what happens in the outside world). This paper reports on the results of a small-scale SoTL experiment that increased engagement in a first-year journalism course through the creation of a bespoke interactive web series composed of short videos and choose-your-own-adventure games that immersed students in real-world scenarios. It also offers reflections on the opportunities and challenges of using digital games and storytelling for learning and opportunities for engaging students as partners.

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使用数字讲故事和基于游戏的学习来提高学生的参与度并将理论与实践联系起来

研究表明，高水平的参与有助于学生更有效地学习，对他们的学习感觉更好，并提高保留率。学生报告参与度低的一个原因是理论（他们在课堂上学到的东西）和实践（外面世界发生的事情）之间的感知脱节。本文报告了一项小型 SoTL 实验的结果，该实验通过创建由短视频和选择你自己的冒险游戏组成的定制互动网络系列，让学生沉浸在真实世界中，从而提高了对第一年新闻学课程的参与度-世界场景。它还反思了使用数字游戏和讲故事进行学习的机会和挑战，以及让学生成为合作伙伴的机会。