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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction ................................................................................................... 1
1.0 Research Overview ........................................................................................ 1
1.2 Purpose of the Research ................................................................................. 2

1.3 Significance of the Research ........................................................................... 4
1.4 Context & Background ................................................................................... 5

1.5 Organisation of the Dissertation .................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 – Literature Review ........................................................................................ 12

2.0 Introduction .................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Basis & Methodology of Review ...................................................................... 12

2.2 Narrative in Learning....................................................................................... 13
2.2.1 Theories of learning and the advance of constructivism ................................ 13

2.2.2 Stories and Narrative in Learning ............................................................... 14
2.2.3 Elements of a Narrative Approach to Learning – An Individual & Social
Perspective .............................................................................................. 15
2.3 Digital Storytelling .......................................................................................... 16

2.3.1 What is digital storytelling? ....................................................................... 16
2.3.2 Some key aspects of Digital Storytelling ..................................................... 17

2.3.3 Digital Storytelling Skills .......................................................................... 18
2.4.0 Instructional Design in Video Production .................................................... 18
2.4.1 Cognitive Load Theory ............................................................................. 19

2.4.2 Multimedia Cognitive Load Theory ............................................................ 19

2.4.3 Optimising Cognitive Load through Instructional Design .............................. 20
2.4.4 Promoting Active Learning ....................................................................... 23
2.5 Developing a Social Partnership through a Narrative Style Video ......................... 24

2.5.1 Non-cognitive elements that impact engagement .......................................... 24
2.5.2 Framing the Subject ................................................................................. 25

2.6 Conclusion .................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 3 - Research Perspective & Methodology ............................................................. 27
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 27

3.2 Action Research .......................................................................................... 27

3.3 Me as Action Researcher .............................................................................. 28
3.4 My Chosen Approach to Action Research....................................................... 29
3.5 Particulars of the Research ............................................................................ 31

3.5.1 Participants ............................................................................................. 31
3.5.2 Data Collection Methods ........................................................................... 31

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