THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING DIGITAL STORIES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS READING SKILLS

Lisa Maulidina, Istiqamah Ardila, Zahratun Nufus

Abstract


This study investigates the effectiveness of using digital stories to improve students' reading skills. Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for students, yet many face challenges such as lack of motivation, difficulty in understanding complex texts, and traditional teaching methods that do not engage them effectively. Digital storytelling, which integrates text, images, and audio, has been proposed as a modern pedagogical approach to enhance students' reading experiences. This research employs a pre-experimental quantitative method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consists of 32 ninth-grade students from MTs Normal Islam Puteri RAKHA Amuntai. Data were collected through pre-tests, post-tests, and questionnaires. The results show a significant improvement in students’ reading comprehension, with the mean score increasing from 62.47 (pre-test) to 82.00 (post-test), and a p-value of 0.000, indicating the effectiveness of digital stories in enhancing students' reading skills. Additionally, students responded positively to this method, as it made learning more engaging and interactive. The findings support the integration of digital storytelling as an innovative learning tool, particularly in the context of the 2024 Merdeka Curriculum. This study contributes to digital-based learning strategies and provides insights for educators in improving students' reading comprehension. Future research should explore the long-term impact of digital stories and their application in different educational settings.

Keywords


Effectiveness, Digital Stories, Reading Skills, English Learning.

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