AI-Powered Spatial Storytelling: Enhancing EFL Learning through Immersive Documentary and Narrative Creation

As artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive media technologies evolve, their application in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education offers unprecedented opportunities for engaging learners. This paper explores AI-powered spatial storytelling as a pedagogical tool, leveraging AI-generated video, VR180, and stereoscopic imagery to enhance narrative competence and language acquisition. Platforms such as Immersity, along with tools like Stereo Photo Maker and simple VR180 viewers for Android and iPhone, empower learners to create and engage with fictional and documentary narratives, fostering linguistic and cultural fluency. The study examines the cognitive and linguistic benefits of AI-driven spatial storytelling, emphasizing its ability to increase learner motivation, scaffold vocabulary acquisition, and improve pronunciation through multimodal engagement. Key activities, such as AI-assisted collaborative storytelling and guided documentary projects, will be outlined. The paper also highlights the role of custom GPT models in facilitating personalized language practice through adaptive storytelling and targeted feedback. While these technologies present promising pedagogical advantages, challenges such as accessibility, digital literacy, and cognitive overload must be addressed. This presentation will provide practical strategies for mitigating these issues, including structured task design, scaffolded AI interactions, and cost-effective implementation methods. By bridging AI and immersive media with language learning, this paper contributes to ongoing discussions on human empowerment in ELT and the integration of technology in second language acquisition.