Conceptual and narrative flow as a design concern for open-ended hyperbook learning¶

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Description¶

The article frames hyperbook design around the problem that flexible, idiosyncratic navigation can break "conceptual and narrative flow". It treats learner reading as opportunistic and active, so the system must supply adaptive smoothing and linkage structures to keep a coherent storyline and concept structure intact across non-linear paths through richly interconnected material.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Adaptive methods and interface features such as narrative smoothing, custom depth control, and thematic links

Constraints¶

Applies to open-ended learning environments where users navigate flexibly and idiosyncratically

Target Learners¶

self-directed learners navigating hyperbook content

Learning Goals¶

sustained comprehension across non-linear navigation

Claims¶

Adaptive Hyperbooks Ameliorate Discontinuous Flow [+M]

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Tom Murray. (2003). MetaLinks: Authoring and Affordances for Conceptual and Narrative Flow in Adaptive Hyperbooks. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 13, pp.199-233. https://telearn.hal.science/hal-00197317

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Field	Value
`type`	`design`
`id`	`conceptual-narrative-flow-hyperbook-design`
`title`	`Conceptual and narrative flow as a design concern for open-ended hyperbook learning`
`description`	`The article frames hyperbook design around the problem that flexible, idiosyncratic navigation can break "conceptual and narrative flow".`
`status`	`review`
`generated`	by `process:settle-candidates` on `2026-10-27`
`trust`	unverified — no one has confirmed this page's content
`sources`	1 — `tom-murray-2003`

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