Transmedia learning: fact or fiction? A systematic review ( Aprendizaje transmedia: ¿realidad o ficción? Una revisión sistemática )

Abstract

This article deals with the concept of transmedia learning, which has emerged from Jenkins’ approaches, with an important echo on cultural approaches, research and education. Transmedia educational experiences cause interest in the scientific community; however, it is difficult to find a univocal understanding of transmedia learning. Therefore, this research aims to address the conceptual background of transmedia educational practices through a systematic literature review. The research process starts with the searching of keywords referring to transmedia learning and without time limitation, with 38 documents yielded in the initial search. After following the PRISMA guidelines, the process ends with 24 documents that have been qualitatively analysed in depth using NVivo 12. Among the main results obtained, it is highlighted that transmedia learning, from a narrative, allows us to concretize the pedagogical principles of constructivism or connectivism in proposals that are motivating for students and in a relatively personalized way that is close to their daily lives. However, its integration into teaching-learning processes is complex due to the large number of factors that must be considered.