1 Department of English Language & Literature, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
2 Department of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.
3 Woodland High School, Uk.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 2083-2096
Received on 06 August 2024 ; revised on 20 October 2024; accepted on 22 October 2024
This study critically examines the transformative impact of digital narratives on historical representation, focusing on how digital mediums have revolutionized the way history is taught, perceived, and interacted with. Employing a systematic literature review and content analysis methodology, the research analyzes data from peer-reviewed articles, books, and digital platforms published between 2013 and 2023. The study's objectives include exploring the emergence and evolution of digital narratives in historical education, assessing their methodological approaches, and evaluating their educational, cultural, and technological impacts. Key findings reveal that digital narratives have significantly altered historical representation, introducing interactive storytelling techniques, democratizing historical knowledge, and integrating advanced technologies like AI and VR in historical education. These narratives have enhanced accessibility and engagement but also presented challenges such as the digital divide, the need for standardization, and potential biases in historical interpretation. The study concludes that the future landscape of historical representation in the digital age is poised to balance traditional and digital methodologies, emphasizing inclusivity and technological innovation. Recommendations are provided for educators, policy makers, and technologists to collaboratively create an accessible, accurate, and engaging digital historical landscape. Future research directions include investigating the long-term impacts of digital narratives on historical understanding, developing pedagogical strategies for digital history education, and exploring ethical considerations in digital historical representation. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamic role of digital narratives in shaping historical knowledge and education in the digital era.
Digital Narratives; Historical Representation; Digital Medium; Educational Methodologies
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Chinasa Iroabughichi Evurulobi, Adebukola Olufunke Dagunduro and Olanike Abiola Ajuwon. Digital narratives and historical representation: A review - analyzing how digital mediums are revolutionizing the way history is taught and perceived. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(1), 2083-2096. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.1.2852