Unlocking voices: The impact of Canva digital storytelling on primary ESL learners’ speaking achievement

Frecylla May Gidor and Noraini Said and Anna Lynn Abu Bakar (2025) Unlocking voices: The impact of Canva digital storytelling on primary ESL learners’ speaking achievement. International Journal Of Modern Education (IJMOE), 7. pp. 620-632. ISSN 2637-0905

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Abstract

In today's global workforce, effective speaking skills are essential for communication and professional success, making it critical to foster oral proficiency from an early age. The rapid advancement of technology has paved the way for Digital Storytelling (DST) as an innovative method to develop speaking skills by integrating multimedia that support the development of speaking competence. This study investigates the impact of Canva Digital Storytelling (DST) on enhancing speaking achievement among Malaysian primary ESL learners. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 60 Year 5 pupils from suburban schools, divided into an experimental group using Canva DST and a control group following traditional instruction. Data collected via pre- and post-tests were analysed using paired t-tests. The findings indicated significant improvements in the experimental group. While promising, the study recommends further exploration using longitudinal and mixed method approaches as well as on different socio-cultural backgrounds to deepen the pedagogical understanding and scalability of DST.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Digital Storytelling, Speaking Achievement, Canva, Primary ESL Learners
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1501-1547 Primary education P Language and Literature > PE English language > PE1-3729 English > PE1001-1693 Modern English
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Education and Sport Studies
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	26 Aug 2025 15:46
Last Modified:	26 Aug 2025 15:46
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45064

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