THE USE OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN THE EFL CLASSROOM
Keywords:
digital storytelling, EFL classroom, language learning, technology-enhanced language learning, multimodal literacy, communicative competenceAbstract
Digital storytelling has emerged as a powerful pedagogical tool in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms, offering students meaningful opportunities to integrate language skills with creativity and technology. This article provides a comprehensive exploration of digital storytelling in EFL contexts, examining its theoretical underpinnings, practical applications, benefits, challenges, and future directions. Drawing on a wide range of empirical studies and theoretical frameworks, the article argues that digital storytelling, when properly implemented, can significantly enhance learner motivation, improve writing and speaking proficiency, foster critical thinking, and support 21st-century digital literacies. The article also addresses practical challenges such as technological access, teacher training, and assessment, proposing actionable strategies for successful classroom integration. The findings suggest that digital storytelling represents not merely a technological add-on, but a transformative approach to language learning that bridges the gap between authentic communication and formal instruction.
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