Utilizing digital storytelling as a tool for teaching literature through constructivist learning theory
Nikolaos Karantalis1, Dimitrios Koukopoulos1
1Department of History and Archaeology, University of Patras, Old Music School, Agios Ioannis Riganas District, 30100 Agrinio, Greece.
SN Social Sciences
|July 11, 2022
Summary
Digital storytelling enhances distance learning by integrating modern constructivist-collaborative theories into educational programs. This approach proves effective for both formal and non-formal education settings.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Educational Technology
- Digital Learning
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift from in-person to distance learning globally.
- This transition highlighted the need for digital tools to align with learning theories and extend to non-formal education.
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and digital media are central to modern educational program design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the effectiveness of digital storytelling as an educational tool in distance learning.
- To investigate the integration of constructivist-collaborative learning theories within digital storytelling activities.
- To assess the applicability of digital storytelling in both formal and non-formal secondary education.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of a digital storytelling lesson plan for a secondary school literature course in Greece.
- Observation and analysis of student engagement and learning outcomes during the digital storytelling activities.
- Evaluation of the alignment between digital storytelling practices and constructivist-collaborative learning principles.
Main Results:
- Digital storytelling demonstrated potential as a quality educational tool for distance learning.
- The method facilitated the application of constructivist-collaborative learning theories in a secondary school context.
- The approach proved adaptable for both formal literature instruction and non-formal educational extensions.
Conclusions:
- Digital storytelling is a valuable pedagogical strategy for enhancing distance learning experiences.
- The integration of digital storytelling supports modern learning theories and fosters collaborative learning environments.
- This approach offers a flexible framework for enriching education in both formal and non-formal settings.
Keywords:
Constructivist learning theoriesDigital storytellingDistance learningICTIn-person learningInformal forms of educationNon-formalMore Related Videos
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