Online learning theatre - New design options for self-directed online learning through the transfer of an old cultural technique to the virtual teaching and learning space

Since theatre is successful as an old cultural technique, it is assumed that transferring its principles to online teaching can also make online learning more successful. This paper therefore deals with the question of whether certain methods and means of theatre are didactically suitable for use in online self-learning environments in order to develop a teaching method. The aim is to improve the motivation of learners in online learning and to integrate less used forms of knowledge and learning. For this purpose, the idea of an online learning theatre is theoretically founded, further developed, analysed and empirically investigated. An empirical comparison has shown that online learning theatre has led not only to stronger motivation but also to better performance and a deeper understanding of the learning material. In addition, it is also very suitable for the stronger integration of emotions and a more personal approach to learners, which is desired in eLearning but has so far rarely been implemented