Non-linear digital storytelling: Effect on technology utilization and writing self-efficacy

Ozudogru G., ÇAKIR H.

TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY, vol.67, 2021 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 67
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2021.101798
  • Journal Name: TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, Periodicals Index Online, Communication & Mass Media Index, Compendex, EBSCO Education Source, Geobase, INSPEC, Political Science Complete, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
  • Keywords: Pre-service teacher education, Non-linear digital storytelling, Writing self-efficacy, Technology utilization self-efficacy
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of non-linear digital storytelling on pre-service teachers' use of information technologies and their writing self-efficacy. It also focused on the effects of non-linear digital storytelling in education environments. Convergent parallel design, one of the mixed methods, was used in the study. The quantitative part of the study was designed with pretest-posttest control group design while the qualitative part was designed as a case study. The study group consisted of pre-service teachers enrolled in the Multimedia Design and Development course at the Computer Education and Instructional Technologies Department. In the framework of the study, the pre-service teachers in the experimental group participated in the non-linear digital storytelling activity while the pre-service teachers in the control group participated in the linear digital storytelling activity. Self-Efficacy Scale for Using Communication and Information Technologies, Writing Self-Efficacy Scale, semi-structured interview form and student reflections were used to collect the data. Based on the results of the study, it was found that non-linear digital storytelling method did not significantly affect the use of information technologies and writing self-efficacy statistically. The analysis of qualitative data presented the advantages and various aspects of using the non-linear digital storytelling method in education.