DOI
http://doi.org/10.71220/2585-003-002-001
Abstract
Due to issues including uninspired teaching techniques and language anxiety, students at Al-Quds Open University, particularly those enrolled in the media major, experience difficulties in establishing strong oral communication skills in a multicultural context. A potential remedy is digital story-telling, which uses multimedia to craft captivating stories that appeal to students who are accustomed to using digital devices. This study evaluated how digital story-telling improved media students' spoken English communication abilities in the second semester of the 2023–2024 academic year. Incorporating motifs from the current Tufan al-Aqsa conflict, the study sought to offer stimulating and culturally appropriate educational opportunities. Twenty-seven individuals completed questionnaires in addition to pre- and post-test assessments. Statistical analysis revealed a significant improvement in oral skills, supporting the efficacy of digital storytelling. Questionnaire responses emphasized its potential to boost students' confidence in spoken English. Finally, digital story-telling is recommended as a dynamic educational medium, especially in culturally varied environments, since it effectively improves the spoken communication abilities of media students at Al-Quds University in English.
Recommended Citation
Tamimi, Murad A. Ahmed
(2023)
"The Significance of Using Digital Story-telling for Enhancing English Oral Communication Skills among Media Students at Al- Quds Open University,"
Middle East Journal of Communication Studies: Vol. 3:
Iss.
2, Article 1.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.71220/2585-003-002-001
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https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/mejcs/vol3/iss2/1
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