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The Use of Digital Storytelling to Improve Speaking Skills for Students at Ba Ria – Vung Tau College of Technology

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The article aims to investigate how digital storytelling can motivate students to learn English speaking with greater interest and active participation. It also explores the influence of digitised learning environments on traditional teaching practices, highlighting changes in the way of language teaching and learning. Quantitative data was collected through self-assessment surveys and structured questionnaires, and qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews. The selected students of 60 were then evenly assigned into two groups of the control group (n = 30) and the experimental group (n = 30). The findings from quantitative data indicate that students exposed to digital storytelling achieved significantly better speaking skills than those taught with traditional methods. Students also had greater motivation when learning speaking skills with digital storytelling. Besides, digital storytelling made teachers change their traditional teaching method. In addition, the findings from qualitative data revealed that both teachers and students have positive attitude with the use of digital storytelling. These results suggest that digital storytelling can play a vital role in enhancing speaking proficiency by integrating technology into English language teaching and learning.

Diversity of Learning Opportunities and Learning Innovation in Mattering Digital Literacy: The Role of Digital Storytelling

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This study aims to explore the intricate relationships among Diversity of Learning Opportunities, Learning Innovation, Digital Storytelling, and Digital Literacy in early childhood education in Indonesia. Employing a quantitative approach with Likert-scale surveys, the research involved 250 participants from kindergarten settings in Pandeglang, Banten. The study found that diverse learning opportunities significantly impact both Digital Storytelling and Digital Literacy. Learning Innovation positively influences Digital Storytelling and Digital Literacy. Moreover, Digital Storytelling emerges as a mediator, channeling the influence of both Diversity of Learning Opportunities and Learning Innovation on Digital Literacy. The theoretical implications enrich our understanding of the interconnectedness of these elements in early childhood education. Practically, the findings guide educators and policymakers in fostering digital literacy through diverse learning experiences, innovative teaching practices, and the promotion of digital storytelling. The study’s limitations include a specific geographical focus and reliance on quantitative data. Recommendations include expanding research contexts, incorporating qualitative methods, and collaborative efforts for effective strategies in early childhood digital literacy development. Overall, this research contributes valuable insights to the dynamic landscape of early childhood education in the digital era.