Spotlight: Enhancing Criminal Law Education Through Machinima
VWBPE 2024 Spotlight
Presented: March 16, 2024
Presenter: Janet Hill (Madeline McMinnar)
Co-presenter: Luis Arias (CrimeAbuelo)
Categories: Creativity & Innovation
This presentation advocates an innovative criminal law teaching approach, emphasizing visual learning for the 65% visual learner demographic. As a University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Assistant Professor of Practice, I've integrated machinima with UTEP's Creative Studios, enhancing critical thinking through virtual scenarios. Machinima's precise control fosters engagement and knowledge retention. The presentation shares insights, inspiring educators in criminal justice or any discipline in general.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to enhance education with virtual worlds and machinima.
Participants will be able to foster critical thinking with visual storytelling.
Accessibility: SpeakEasy HUD
Tags: machinima, higher education, second life, pedagogy, crime
