Branching+Story

Definition
Revival of the text adventures of 25 years ago. Story begins with a description of a setting followed by internal links based on action choices the reader can make. Each choice leads to a new entry describing what happens next.

When to Use
Could be used to enliven the study of a particular time and place or to develop skills in creative writing.

Participant Actions
Learners generate pages from a story starter. Can start in large groups that get smaller as each group takes charge of a particular branch or region of the virtual world.