ANALYZING COLLABORATIVE CREATIVITY: UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF GOOGLE DOCS

Google Docs is a widely used digital multimodal composition platform that allows students to integrate text, images, audio and video while collaborating in real time. This study examines university students' views on how Google Docs fosters creativity and collaboration in the classroom and highlights the challenges they face to achieve the desired learning outcomes. A quantitative research design was used, collecting data from 50 UNISEL students via an online survey. The survey used questions on a 5-point Likert scale to assess students' perceptions of the role of Google Docs in fostering creativity and collaboration. The results show that students perceive Google Docs as an effective tool for academic writing and group projects, with real-time editing and feedback encouraging engagement. However, students also encounter challenges, such as internet connectivity issues, technical difficulties and concerns about customisation and mobile usability. The study provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of Google Docs as a tool for digital multimodal composition, highlighting its potential to promote collaborative learning and enhance writing practice in a digital academic environment.