INTEGRATING MULTIMEDIA AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING TO ENHANCE CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY IN ENGLISH EDUCATION
Keywords:
Digital storytelling, storytelling, creativity, critical thinking, millennials, multimedia, assisting role, application.Abstract
This thesis explores how multimedia and digital storytelling can be effectively combined in English language instruction to promote creativity and critical thinking. Drawing on Zhang Zhen's analysis of multimedia-assisted English teaching in China and Akyeampong’s study on digital storytelling in American higher education, the paper argues that meaningful technology integration enhances learner engagement, autonomy, and cognitive development. It also addresses the challenges educators face in balancing technology use with pedagogical effectiveness and offers strategies to optimize digital learning environments.
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