The Challenges of Using Digital Storytelling in ESL Classroom among Form 3 Secondary School Students

HRMARS - The technology has introduced innovative teaching tools, including the use of digital storytelling in educational settings. This study explores the challenges students face in English classroom when digital storytelling is used and their strategies to overcome. 20 participants were involved in this qualitative research through semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis revealed that students struggle with lack of ideas, limited vocabulary, constructing sentences, and technical issues with laptop. The study also discusses the strategies students took to overcome the challenges. Students seek help from teachers and peers, refer to different digital story and listen to music as it aids them to relax and find ideas. The findings highlight the significance of these applications in enhancing students' learning experiences in English classroom, with insights valuable for administrators and teachers.

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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
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2026-03-08
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https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v16-i3/27856
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Digital Storytelling and Education
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The Challenges of Using Digital Storytelling in ESL Classroom among Form 3 Secondary School Students

Marsha Lavania Manivannan, Maalinie Kalithas
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
Digital Storytelling and Education
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The Challenges of Using Digital Storytelling in ESL Classroom among Form 3 Secondary School Students

Marsha Lavania Manivannan, Maalinie Kalithas
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HRMARS - The technology has introduced innovative teaching tools, including the use of digital storytelling in educational settings. This study explores the challenges students face in English classroom when digital storytelling is used and their strategies to overcome. 20 participants were involved in this qualitative research through semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis revealed that students struggle with lack of ideas, limited vocabulary, constructing sentences, and technical issues with laptop. The study also discusses the strategies students took to overcome the challenges. Students seek help from teachers and peers, refer to different digital story and listen to music as it aids them to relax and find ideas. The findings highlight the significance of these applications in enhancing students' learning experiences in English classroom, with insights valuable for administrators and teachers.

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social SciencesVol. 16(3)
Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MY)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 26%
Digital Storytelling and Education
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