Why and what children learn while creating an interactive, non linear Mixed-Reality-Storytelling-Room

The formation of linked thought patterns, the ability of expressing oneself in an artistic and written form, spatial sense and modern media skills based on reflection are effectively promoted if children in schools are taught in such an interdisciplinary way that they creatively enrich their physical environment through multimedia and interactive systems. This paper is divided into three parts: first we shall explain the theoretical foundation of the school project, “Takelwerk,” which was planned, accomplished and evaluated within the framework of the KiMM-initiative. Afterwards, we will describe how the children in this project created a visually complex and linguistically abstract network with links to concrete strands in the physical environment through designing and programming an interactive, non linear storytelling room. And finally, we shall present and interpret the results of the evaluation of this project.