International Journal of Educational Narratives
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026)

Digital Play in Language Learning: A Narrative-Based Approach to Understanding Student Motivation in Interactive Arabic Assessments

Desvia Rahmawati (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Musli Musli (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Mustar Mustar (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Dina Chabib Uluum (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Putri Hardiyanti (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Abdul Hakim Abdurrahman Husein (Suez Canal University)
Zakiyatunnisa Al Mubarokah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Mohamad Hussin (Universiti Malaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Jul 2026

Abstract

Background. The development of digital technology in education has encouraged teachers to implement interactive learning media to increase student engagement during the learning process. In Arabic language learning, conventional teaching methods often make students less active and less motivated during classroom activities. Quizizz is one of the gamification-based learning platforms that can create a more interactive, competitive, and enjoyable learning environment for students. Purpose. This study aimed to explore students’ learning experiences during the implementation of Quizizz in Arabic language learning, particularly related to emotional engagement, classroom participation, interaction, motivation, and reflective learning experiences. Method. This study employed a qualitative approach using Narrative Inquiry with a phenomenological-narrative orientation. The participants consisted of one Arabic language teacher and four students selected purposively based on their involvement in Quizizz-based learning activities. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, reflective conversations, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using thematic narrative analysis by organizing participants’ experiences into thematic clusters. Results. The findings showed that the use of Quizizz increased students’ emotional engagement, classroom participation, interaction, motivation, and self-confidence during Arabic learning activities. Students experienced a more interactive and enjoyable learning atmosphere through leaderboard features, scoring systems, and direct feedback during quizzes. Conclusion. Quizizz not only functioned as a digital evaluation tool but also created meaningful learning experiences through interactive, reflective, and gamified learning activities in Arabic language learning.

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ijen

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International Journal of Educational Narratives is an peer reviewed open access journal dedicated to interchange for the results of high quality research in all aspect of Learning and Education. The scope of International Journal of Educational Narratives is not only in the form of study, research, ...