Leveraging Digital Storytelling to Enhance Engagement and Articulation in English
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Digital storytelling, ESL learners, speaking skills, learner engagement, multimodal learningAbstract
Digital technologies have transformed language education, creating opportunities for interactive and learner-centred approaches to developing speaking skills. Among these, digital storytelling, which embeds narrative within multimedia composition, has shown particular promise. This study employs a design-based research (DBR) model, using iterative cycles of design, implementation, and refinement, to examine how digital storytelling can enhance engagement and articulation among undergraduate ESL learners. Data from classroom observations, audio analyses, journals, and interviews indicate that multimodal storytelling encourages active participation, raises awareness of pronunciation, and builds fluency and confidence in spoken English. By integrating narrative, technology, and reflection, this study contributes an evidence-informed framework for improving articulation and engagement through digital storytelling.
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