Using digital comic-based storytelling to enhance creative writing in efl classrooms
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The purpose of this action research is to explore how digital comic-based storytelling can enhance the creative writing skills of fifth-grade students in a rural Colombian school. A qualitative approach was used, relying on non-observational methods with such instruments as writing samples, artifacts, and interview questions. The educational material was designed using Google's website to create digital comics, supported by artificial intelligence writing assistant tools and scaffolds to meet the needs of students and to develop digital literacy skills in the English classroom. Findings showed improvement in several aspects of students' creative writing. Students demonstrated enhanced creativity, coherence, and clarity in their writing, fewer spelling errors, and expanded vocabulary. However, grammatical accuracy, especially tense inconsistency, did not improve. Encouraging free expression increased student engagement, interest, and motivation. This generally promoted a positive attitude and motivation towards writing texts. With more time and focus on specific language areas, this material could also lead to stronger grammar skills and even greater creative growth.
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