Digital Storytelling Learning Outcomes and Critical Factors: A Scoping Review

Wan Mohd Faizal Wan Mohd Nasir, Lilia Halim, Nurazidawati Mohamad Arsad

Abstract


Students gain various learning outcomes through digital storytelling (DST). However, there is a lack of understanding about the facilitating factors and challenges of DST in achieving learning outcomes across all dimensions of learning. To bridge this research gap, the Arksey and O’Malley methodological framework was utilized to conduct a scoping review. The search process involved surveying the relevant literature using seven electronic databases: Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, EBSCOhost, ProQuest, Google Scholar, and Google. The content analysis of 43 reviewed studies indicated that in the cognitive dimension, the facilitating factors for significant learning outcomes achieved include the involvement of multisensory learning, adequate opportunities to practice, an evaluation of one’s own ideas, and the DST iterative process. In the affective dimension, the facilitating factors involve reflected personal experiences, the use of interactive multimedia, and a sense of control while learning. In the social dimension, safe collaborative environments for students in which ideas are shared and feedback is received through digital media continually stimulate social communication and interaction during the DST-making process. However, DST is not a direct strategy; its implementation should be planned based on consideration of three challenges that affect learning outcomes: 1) suitability of approaches, 2) variability of duration, and 3) compatibility of technology. In conclusion, by recognizing and harnessing DST facilitating factors and challenges in relation to learning outcomes, educators, researchers, and policymakers could create more fulfilled learning goals. Future researchers should build on these critical factors in educational settings so that DST learning outcomes can be maximized.

https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.23.5.17


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digital storytelling; challenges; facilitating factors; learning outcomes; scoping review

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