Bringing Technology into the Classroom through Digital Storytelling

Abstract

Maximizing students’ ability and potential in the teaching learning process will likely be the goal of a teacher. This will give the chance for the students to employ all the skills and knowledge they have obtained throughout the learning process. One-way for utilizing this idea is by implementing a particular method called digital storytelling. This paper tries to investigate the impact of integrating technology in students’ learning process - especially English - using existing technology. It also investigates what the students get from the implementation of digital storytelling in their learning. This employs a survey method to gather the information from students before the implementation of digital storytelling. It involves 15 students taking English for Specific Purposes at the Faculty of Information Technology, Satya Wacana Christian University Salatiga. It employs practical implementation of digital storytelling to answer the two objectives set previously. The students involved in the study reported that it was a good way of implementing all the skills they had learned during the class. They needed to employ their reading, speaking, and writing skills to carry out their project. They mentioned that it improved their productive skills in English and gave them opportunities to explore and try new applications in producing the intended video. This method is a simple way of integrating technology into classroom activity that can maximize students’ possible potential to develop. This also gives them a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction as they have their end product that they can refer to anytime