Scrollytelling: What Is It and What Have We Learned?
Here at LLInC, we have recently been exploring the potential of scrollytelling within an educational context. Although perhaps not a term which rings bells right away, “scrollytelling” is an interactive technique likely familiar to visitors of large online news outlets, amongst others. In essence, it allows stories to be presented through the act of scrolling.
Often used to visualise data, events, and other complex topics in an engaging manner, a well-designed scrollytelling page can immerse readers in data, rendering content both tangible and fresh. Moreover, it can bring a story to life, making it a potentially powerful tool for researchers and educators keen to communicate their content, whether research findings, science communication, or teaching materials.
At LLInC, we set out to explore this concept by creating a scroll-through story ourselves, aiming to assess the feasibility of offering this media production as a service. In this article, join us to reflect upon the process, challenges, and outcomes.