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Journal : Room of Civil Social Development

The Impact of Digital Storytelling Applications on Enhancing Critical Thinking Abilities in Higher Education Students Rosyid, Abdur; Nur Fauzia; Darma, Diana Budi; Abida, Fithriyah Inda Nur; Iye, Risman
Room of Civil Society Development Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Room of Civil Society Development
Publisher : Lembaga Riset dan Inovasi Masyarakat Madani

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/rcsd.497

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This study aims to examine the impact of using digital storytelling applications on the development of students' critical thinking skills within a learning context. It employs a qualitative approach, using observation, interviews, and document analysis to gather data. 46 students are participated in a digital storytelling project for 1 semester that required them to organize, analyze, and critically present information using digital applications such as Adobe Spark and Canva. The findings indicate that the use of digital storytelling applications significantly contributes to the development of students' critical thinking skills. These applications enable students to integrate various media—such as text, images, audio, and video—encouraging them to think critically about the most effective way to convey messages. Additionally, digital storytelling applications prompt students to evaluate information more thoroughly, develop strong arguments, and present them creatively and logically. Based on the research data, digital storytelling applications are also shown to be effective in enhancing students' critical thinking skills and hold potential for broader integration into education as innovative and interactive learning tools.
Gerakan Literasi Berbasis Komunitas sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Literasi Anak di Pulau Buru Iye, Risman; Taufik, Taufik; Bugis, Riki; Susiati, Susiati; Alimin, La Ode; Hentihu, Idrus; Rianti, Wa; Solissa, Anang; Litiloly, Badrun; Sabaruddin, Sabaruddin; Ismail, Ulfa
Room of Civil Society Development Vol. 4 No. 6 (2025): Room of Civil Society Development
Publisher : Lembaga Riset dan Inovasi Masyarakat Madani

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/rcsd.771

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Tingkat literasi anak di Kabupaten Buru masih menghadapi tantangan, antara lain keterbatasan akses bahan bacaan, minimnya pemanfaatan teknologi, serta lemahnya dukungan keluarga dan komunitas. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan minat baca dan keterampilan menulis anak-anak di Desa Lamahang melalui program Gerakan Literasi Baca-Tulis yang berbasis komunitas. Program dilaksanakan selama enam bulan dengan melibatkan 65 anak usia 7–12 tahun, 10 guru dan relawan literasi Rumah Belajar Komunitas Pulau Buru. Metode pelaksanaan menggunakan pendekatan partisipatif melalui tiga tahap, yaitu persiapan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi partisipatif, angket kepada guru dan orang tua, serta wawancara mendalam, kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pada frekuensi kunjungan ke pojok baca, durasi membaca, keterlibatan anak dalam mendongeng, kemampuan menulis kalimat sederhana, penyusunan cerita runtut, serta partisipasi orang tua dalam mendampingi anak membaca di rumah. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa intervensi literasi berbasis komunitas yang memadukan bahan bacaan, metode pembelajaran kreatif, dan teknologi sederhana efektif dalam memperkuat ekosistem literasi di wilayah kepulauan. Model program ini berpotensi direplikasi pada komunitas lain dengan karakteristik serupa.