UNVEILING PSYCHOLOGICAL- DYNAMICS: EMPOWERING MEDIA STUDENTS WITH DIGITAL STORY-TELLING AND THE META-VERSE TO ENHANCE VOCATIONAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
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2025-02-24
Authors
Murad Abedul Karim Mustafa Ahmed
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An-Najah National University
Abstract
The study, "Unveiling Psychological Dynamics: Empowering Media Students with Digital Storytelling and the Metaverse to Enhance Vocational and Personal Skills Development," uses a mixed-methods approach to investigate how digital storytelling and the metaverse affect the skill development of Palestinian media students. Given the ongoing challenges in Palestine, this study claims that using these digital tools helps students' capacity to interact with others, maintain cultural identity, and relate stories of hardship and resilience.
The study uses both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to provide a full analysis. Quantitative data collected through pre- and post-tests, as well as Likert-scale questionnaires, reveal considerable improvements in technical skill, English proficiency, and confidence. In-depth interviews, observations, and teacher reflections yield qualitative findings indicating increased creativity, self-expression, and cultural participation, as well as technical access and help difficulties.
The study found that digital storytelling and the metaverse are excellent tools for media education and cultural preservation, resulting in technologically empowered narratives of resistance. The study also looks into the psychological aspects that impact student engagement, including motivation, identity development, and socio-cultural dynamics. This study illuminates innovative teaching techniques and the shifting role of digital media in education by looking at how Palestinian media students construct and share their narratives.