DIGITAL STORYTELLING AS AN INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGY FOR ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Abstract

This article examines digital storytelling as a contemporary pedagogical technology that enhances student engagement in the process of learning a foreign language. The analysis focuses on the method’s theoretical framework, its role in strengthening motivation and communicative competence, and the significance of multimodal resources in promoting active learning. Drawing on international research and classroom experience, it explores the motivational effects of digital storytelling, its methodological advantages, and its alignment with modern educational requirements. The study outlines concrete examples of digital storytelling practices in English language teaching.