Monster in a forest: Leveraging GenAI to create interactive narratives

Abstract

Generative AI enables educators to create multimodal, interactive stories that promote engagement, facilitate L2 vocabulary acquisition, and scaffold language comprehension. However, developing tailor-made narrative games for language learning requires substantial time and effort, potentially limiting the feasibility of creating such in-class tools. This study explores how generative AI can streamline the process of creating interactive narratives designed for language learning purposes. Specifically, this study utilized ChatGPT, DALL-E 3, and ElevenLabs to create a fully illustrated interactive story with branching narrative paths designed to help facilitate EFL instruction both in and out of classroom settings.