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Page 1: What is Play-by-Post Role-Playing? A Presentation by the New Worlds Project .

What isPlay-by-Post Role-

Playing?A Presentation by the New Worlds Project

New Worlds Project

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Mark Anthony does Play-by-Post

Mark Anthony

•I have read the common setting

•I want to write about an orphan in the middle of the war

My opening chapter is about the orphan wandering around the

shattered city.

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Mark Anthony’s Opening Chapter

Mark AnthonyI have finished the first chapter of my story. I will now post it on the forum for everyone to read.

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Mark Anthony’s Chapter Attracts Attention – So it begins… Isabella

• I have also read the common setting.

• I have read Mark Anthony’s opening chapter

• I want to contribute to his story

• My character will try and take advantage of Mark Anthony’s character

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Isabella joins in Isabella

•I have written the second chapter, in response to Mark Anthony’s opening chapter.

•My character approaches the orphan, and asks the orphan whether he wants to work for some

food.

•I will now post my chapter on the forum for everyone to read.

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Mark Anthony Replies

Mark AnthonyIsabella has thrown in a new

character.

My character reacts with curiosity, and agrees to some food.

I post my new chapter in response.

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And so on and so forth until a story is completed.

Mark Anthony and Isabella Continue writing, each writing from their characters’ points of views.

Must always take into account the common setting.

May be spontaneously joined by others.

New Worlds Project

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In an Academic Environment

Storyline is more conditioned, controlled and has learning objectives

• Teacher plays central role:

Controls character creation process

Moderates storylines

Contributes vital plot twists

Leads in-class discussions about the on-going story

• Students play central role:

Create their character

Write from their character’s points of views

Defend their characters’ actions in class discussions

Lead the storyline – taking into account teacher plot twists.

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Teacher Perrot

• The story is designed to link directly to curriculum.

• I approve the characters the students make.

• I guide the story, contributing to the story elements inspired by the curriculum.

• In class, we discuss the story, highlighting how what the students write about compares to the reality expressed in the curriculum.

New Worlds Project

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Student Emily

• I have created a character based on the guidelines given by Teacher Perrot

• As homework, me and my classmates write how our characters react

• I can team up with other classmates, and have our characters interact.

• In class we discuss the story and have to defend why our characters react in a certain way.

New Worlds Project

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Key PrerequisitesA Website with 3 vital components

An Advanced Website

• Stores all content created for New Worlds.

• Is the hub for all community interaction

• Is the centre for showcasing completed works

New Worlds Project

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1. User Account Systems

User Account Systems

• Enables limiting access

• Allows for digital signature of contributions made

• Allows the user a personal identity

• Allows one-on-one interaction

New Worlds Project

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2. Discussion Forums & Chats

Discussion Forums (+ Chat Rooms)“Play-by-Post”

• Allow collaborative writing

• Allow instant publication

• Allow discussion of on-going storylines

• Allow community feedback

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3. Content Management System

Content Management System • Multi-user access to info about common setting. • Permits ePublication of completed novels.

• All users can contribute to the common setting

• Permits ePublication of graphics and music

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Website + Components Fully Integrated New Worlds Project

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The Website and the Method Combined

• Create opportunities for creative expression

• Create a fully integrated eLearning approach

• Offer opportunities for students to collaborate

• User centred

• Educator centred

• Integrated with a wider community

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