{"id":9533,"date":"2024-05-10T08:09:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T07:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/?p=9533"},"modified":"2024-07-19T09:07:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T08:07:51","slug":"how-to-convert-ai-generated-stories-into-an-immersive-experience-with-thinglink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-ai-generated-stories-into-an-immersive-experience-with-thinglink\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert AI-Generated Stories into an Immersive Experience with ThingLink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sabine R\u00f6mer and Sarah G\u00f6rlich are part of the e-learning department at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany<\/a>. Together, they form a dynamic partnership that pioneers innovative approaches to education, transcending conventional teaching methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A primary focus is the incorporation of gamified and blended learning strategies. Their broad background helps them complement their knowledge in diverse ways to realize engaging workshops, training sessions, and lectures. Beside extensive practical experiences, Sarah followed studies in media science in Germany, and Sabine completed a master\u2019s degree in e-education in Austria. Nowadays, they collaboratively lead nationwide workshops focusing on small coaching projects with teachers and students to introduce them to gamified educational practices and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tl-cta-block\"><h3>Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>Curious about how your school, college, or university can create accessible and impactful learning experiences through easy to use tools? Schedule a free consultation with one of our experts.<\/p><button class=\"tl-button tl-button--white tl-button--small tl-cta-block__button\" data-link=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/andrew-6\/thinglinkdemo\">Book a free consultation<\/button><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Growing Interest in Immersive Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, Sabine and Sarah perceived the visible trend toward an increased implementation of digital tools in education to allow learning to become immersive and unlock a different potential in engagement. At the same time, students showed a similar interest in exploring new technology. To grow within the space, they acquired skills in employing multimedia tools while conveying essential course material in personalized learning situations. Their goal was to generate learning content that becomes alive and graspable through modern technology, such as stories turning into an immersive and interactive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>\u201cCombine a book with an animated illustration through augmented reality, and suddenly it comes alive, and you can really see it and \u201cgrasp\u201d the content.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sabine R\u00f6mer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Although working with different applications and solutions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ThingLink<\/a> provided an excellent platform to additionally support their vision. The duo started creating brief stories using AI tools and honing them to match their ideas and notions. Those narratives were then later transformed into immersive environments on ThingLink using <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360021315274-Tagging-360-Images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">360\u00b0 images<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4411583010711-Introduction-to-ThingLink-Scenario-Builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scenarios<\/a>. They quickly found this approach helpful in anchoring knowledge through engaging visual content and, subsequently, recalling information more easily. In their opinion, both educators and students showed a higher level of active engagement and an increased aptitude, especially when given the opportunity to create immersive content themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>\u201cYou notice that it&#8217;s a different level of enthusiasm. It&#8217;s fun, inspiring and is very well received by the educators. So far, we&#8217;ve actually received only positive feedback about our workshops, because it&#8217;s something different and not perhaps the classic test, but also a little more upbeat.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sarah G\u00f6rlich<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore one of the environments below, featuring an AI created story about \u2018The Mysterious Fortune Teller\u2019 in a linear structured ThingLink scenario! The <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4408217611415-How-to-create-a-scenario\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scenario builder<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360059312293-Transit-tag-update-conditional-transitions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conditional transitioning<\/a> contributed to guiding learning and increasing the achievement of set objectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/view\/scenario\/1837423943833617252\" type=\"text\/html\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amplify Storytelling in Education using AI and ThingLink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabine and Sarah believe that stories play a crucial role in creating excellent experiences, especially in gamification of learning. Ultimately, those translate information into a captivating vessel to bridge the gap between content and learners\u2019 imagination. Modern AI tools help them in the process of quickly creating story templates featuring their ideas which easily can be modified according to their needs. Similarly, key terms from the content are utilized to generate 360\u00b0 images on ThingLink using 360 AI Image Generation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/elevate-learning-with-skybox-and-thinglink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skybox<\/a> and furnish an environment through embedded story information and additional multimedia sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>\u201cYou can simply recreate the setting in a 360\u00b0-degree environment to suit your needs and the story. Now when we show people a 360\u00b0 image, especially a generated virtual world, everyone always finds it very cool. I especially like that it is not limited to certain devices.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sabine R\u00f6mer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" data-original-width=\"640\" data-original-height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/view\/scene\/1770196306170479460\" type=\"text\/html\" style=\"border: none;\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><script async src=\"\/\/cdn.thinglink.me\/jse\/responsive.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>In their example story of \u2018The Mysterious Fortune Teller\u2019, Sabine and Sarah generated a brief story outline utilizing ChatGPT and transferred the narrative into several ThingLink environments that they interconnected into a single self-explorative world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A similar approach was applied in multiple workshops to university students and colleagues. <a href=\"https:\/\/zfw.rub.de\/veranstaltung\/game-on-storytelling-mit-ki-fuer-game-based-learning-und-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GameOn<\/a> is one example of a holistic course they designed for the Rub University to introduce storytelling with AI tools in game-based learning. ThingLink features the platform for creating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/more-ways-to-create-virtual-escape-rooms-new-scenario-builder-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual escape rooms<\/a> based on the generated narratives like<a href=\"https:\/\/zfw.rub.de\/den-ratseln-auf-der-spur-das-war-unsere-nettworking-veranstaltung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> \u2018The Magical Forest of Eldorien\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transforming AI-Generated Stories with ThingLink into Interactive Environments \u2013 Step by Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Determine the background topic, theme, or idea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and set a story context (e.g., characters, setting, scenario, characteristics).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate a story based on the context using an AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revisit the story draft and modify it through additional input to the AI tool or with manual effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide the learning model or pedagogical approach (e.g., gamification).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide the story into smaller scenes depending on the size and revise the different parts to make them specific enough for better targeted image generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate 2D or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/thinglink-integrates-with-skyboxai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">360\u00b0 images<\/a> using the AI in ThingLink or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/top-six-outstanding-text-to-image-ai-generation-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">generation tools<\/a> by inserting story part specific terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embed additional content and <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/1500000950502-How-to-use-the-ThingLink-editor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multimedia<\/a> through icons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compile the story by combining the environments with, for example, conditional transitioning or the scenario builder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional possibilities feasible with ThingLink:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Generate real-world 360\u00b0 environments using the free to use<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/pano-to-360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> ThingLink Pano to 360 app<\/a>. This is now built in to the ThingLink create flow for 360 images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily insert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/titanic-uncovered-a-unique-virtual-escape-room-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">puzzles<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/new-webinar-lets-get-quizzical-discover-thinglink-and-quizizz-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quizzes<\/a>. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ThingLink_EDU\/featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> channel provides a wide range of helpful tutorials and webinars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360033826593-ThingLink-Virtual-Reality-VR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VR glasses<\/a> on our <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support page<\/a> to enhance the immersive learning experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360059312293-Transit-tag-update-conditional-transitions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conditional transitioning<\/a> allows for more guided storytelling and in-depth understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4411588227479-Tracking-learners-progress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collect learner statistics<\/a> from scenarios to filter out specifics and define goal achievement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote digital storytelling through supportive <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/1500008925441-Using-ThingLink-with-Thinkific\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visuals<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360025986914-Adding-audio-to-ThingLinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">audio<\/a>, and immersive environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Involve physical environments into stories by embedding ThingLink hotspots onto two-dimensional real-world objects and let users explore the story via the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.thinglink.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/14164492555543-ThingLink-Augmented-Reality-AR-mode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AR-application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User Feedback and Results from the Workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Educators reluctant to use new tools were amazed by the ease of generating captivating stories and amplifying learning experience through an immersive touch. Their interest particularly increased after exploring the tools themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time and effort spent on creating engaging activities were significantly reduced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some teachers refurbished existing courses and material using the introduced tools and platforms to propel deep-learning experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old local narratives were brought alive through immersive experiences and provided a sense of revisiting different eras.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal interest and style were easily realized into the learning activities through the tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Use Cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabine and Sarah are currently developing a project titled &#8216;Active Lunch Break,&#8217; leveraging ThingLink. This initiative aims to guide users through an interactive environment, enabling them to explore a variety of exercises to integrate movement into their daily work life. The project encompasses numerous examples, ranging from meditation to breathing techniques, and is designed to support office and administration staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Ideas to help you get going!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Become an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/how-to-create-stellar-360-images-become-an-immersive-learning-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Immersive Learning Pro<\/a> with Skybox and ThingLink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elevate learning with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/elevate-learning-with-skybox-and-thinglink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Skybox and ThingLink\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to create extraordinary<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/how-to-create-extraordinary-360-spaces-with-blockade-labs-text-to-image-ai-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 360 Spaces With Skybox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How to unlock the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/how-to-unlock-the-awesome-power-of-ai-in-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Power of AI in Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sabine R\u00f6mer and Sarah G\u00f6rlich are part of the e-learning department at the Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany. 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