Experiential learning the scientific writing process
ETHZ D-MATL, Department of Materials
Experiential learning immerses learners in practical experiences to master core competencies such as teamwork, feedback, critical thinking, communication and self-reflection. For a D-MAVT experiential learning course on the topic of scientific writing, we have produced an animated, explanatory video, ten gifs for the Moodle course and an illustration in the style of a “choose your own adventure map” to provide an overview of the course structure.
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Project Lead DMATL:
Dr. Réka Mihálka
Prof. Dr. Lucio IsaProject Lead MML:
Judith Rehmann M.A.
Script Development:
Judith Rehmann M.A.
Dr. Réka MihálkaVisual & Motion Design:
Estelle Gattlen
Jane Gebel M.A.Sound Design:
Hannes Oehen
Carlo Picaso M.A.
Voice Over:
Jamie BlytheBackstopping:
Dr. Jeanine Reutemann
Animated video
Adventure Map
This map is an overview of the structure of the course from the initial choice of the journal until the publication of the paper.
Production process
Animated GIFs for Moodle
On Moodle, students navigate a “choose-your-own-adventure” style journey, enhanced by GIFs that bring the content to life. These GIFs illustrate key steps in the scientific writing process, offering engaging snapshots of complex concepts. By incorporating dynamic visuals, the GIFs make the learning experience more interactive, helping students grasp important points with ease as they progress through the course’s different scenarios.
Moodle implementation