SceneCraft: Teacher-in-the-Loop Design for AI-Powered Narrative Learning

SceneCraft is an AI-powered storytelling platform that enables educators to transform instructional content into engaging, narrative-driven virtual environments without needing programming or game design experience. Its teacher-in-the-loop design ensures that educators guide, refine, and adapt AI outputs to align with instructional goals, classroom culture, and student needs.SceneCraft utilizes generative AI to transform teacher-designed prompts into interactive 3D experiences. The platform is unique in its ability to:Scaffold narrative design using a simple worksheet formatAlign interactive storytelling with academic standards and objectivesProvide instant AI-generated scripts, dialogue, and scenes in Ink and UnityLower barriers to game design by removing technical skill requirementsRather than automating teacher tasks like grading or planning, SceneCraft supports creative teaching and empowers educators to design imaginative, inquiry-driven experiences across STEM and the humanities. Its focus on instructional relevance, ethical AI use, and teacher agency makes it a model for responsible AI in education.Showcase activities will include:Demonstrating the teacher-facing workflow and design processSharing the Narrative Design Worksheet for prompt creationPresenting classroom examples and student-centered applicationsReflecting on design ethics and educator feedbackAttendees will leave with a worksheet, a formula for prompt creation, and practical ideas for integrating AI-driven narrative learning into their practice.