Citation

Thompson T. Forensic Sci. Int. Synergy 2020; 2: 82-85.

Affiliation

Professor of Applied Biological Anthropology, School of Health & Life Sciences, Teesside University, Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BX, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.fsisyn.2020.01.009

PMID

32412003

PMCID

PMC7219163

Abstract

Higher education teaching in the forensic sciences tends to follow a traditional format of lectures followed by practical laboratory sessions. Sometimes this approach is not possible or viewed as not innovative enough. The free, open access software Twine was used with final year undergraduates in forensic and crime scene science in a UK university in order to create an interactive learning experience based around the creation of non-linear stories. Evaluation of this approach demonstrated the positive impact on student understanding when compared to the traditional lecture model. Students found the experience engaging and were keen to use Twine again.

© 2020 The Author.

Language: en

Keywords

Education 4.0; Forensic ecology; Higher education; Learners; Twine