Abstract:
This study delves into how digital storytelling can improve learners' engagement in language learning while offering value by improving literacy skills. A mixed-methods approach using questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations was used on a varied sample to examine its efficacy. The findings illustrate that learners had various levels of experience with digital storytelling tools, as well as encountering technological difficulties or preferring other ways for creative writing opportunities. Despite the challenges learners face when participating in in-class activities such as digital storytelling, the results showed significant advantages, such as increased motivation for class participation and the development of critical thinking abilities and public speaking or writing skills. Learner satisfaction in these areas leads to promising opportunities for teachers interested in implementing learner-centered teaching strategies utilizing this methodology. However, some learners expressed disengagement from courses, which might be attributed to topics exceedingly complex and created by linguistic challenges faced by users. The study demonstrates that the insights revealed are valuable evidence confirming success stories illustrating beneficial effects when adopting digital technology, such as narrative approaches in language education programs worldwide.
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