Authors:
James Ademokoya
Addresses:
Department of English, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria.
Abstract:
From the perspective of the confluence of media ecology, constructivism, multimodality, participatory culture, and narrative theory, the research investigated Digital Storytelling as a way of Re-imagining Narratives for a Multimedia Generation. It seems to imply that digital storytelling is a new development in the practice of narrative, moving away from linear structures towards forms that are participatory, interactive, and that combine several modes of expression. In this study, a synthesised conceptual framework, the Digital Storytelling Re-imagined Framework (DSRF), is developed to define storytelling as a dynamic hub influenced by culture, multimodality, agency, and narrative structures. It pays attention to the implications for the media, education, and culture, including public engagement, inclusivity, the creativity of the curriculum, and the preservation and propagation of culture. Additionally, the study provides recommendations for future lines of inquiry into artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and the morality of digital storytelling. These recommendations are in addition to emphasising issues such as deception, authenticity, and economic worth.
Keywords: Digital Storytelling; Re-Imagining Narratives; Multimedia Generation; Media Ecology; Participatory Culture; Digital Technology; Audience Participation; Narrative Theory.
Received: 17/08/2024, Revised: 08/11/2024, Accepted: 21/12/2024, Published: 05/06/2025
DOI: 10.64091/ATISL.2025.000191
AVE Trends in Intelligent Social Letters, 2025 Vol. 2 No. 2 , Pages: 64-72