Task-based learning in the digital era: encouraging student creativity and reducing copy-paste culture

This study explores how Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT). It is integrated with digital tools, enhances student creativity and combats the widespread issue of copy-paste culture. Drawing from postmethod pedagogy, digital literacy frameworks, and motivational theories, the research highlights how well-designed tasks encourage authentic engagement and foster original thinking. Using classroom data and practical examples, the paper illustrates how digital-era tasks—such as multimodal storytelling, collaborative project creation, and real-world problem-solving—promote autonomy, reduce plagiarism, and increase student investment in language learning. The paper concludes with recommendations for implementing TBLT effectively in technologically enriched environments.