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Today's schools rely on information communication technology (ICT) to help instructors and students manage administrative and instructional responsibilities more efficiently. A stimulating learning environment can be produced using digital comics as a technology-enhanced teaching approach. Digital comics tend to be one of the most effective approaches for teaching poor language ability. This study focuses on teacher trainees' perceptions of using digital comics to teach writing to low-achieving pupils. A questionnaire was distributed to teacher trainees at one institution. Teaching writing using ICT is a beneficial experience for teacher trainees. They believe that digital comics can assist low-achieving language learners in their writing. A questionnaire was distributed to teacher trainees at one institution.

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The study explores the impact of digital comics content on pupils' academic performance in preparation for a research project due in 2020 and the pandemic. On the other hand, it is well established that the comic book, which is not bound by time or place and provides direct access to content created within the context of distance education, serves to motivate individuals and pique their interest in the course in accordance with their psychosocial development. Statistical software and content analysis were used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data. Utilizing digital comics in distance education has been shown to increase student achievement and generate positive attitudes toward the course

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According to the study's findings, teacher candidates viewed teaching writing via digital comics as a viable option due to their favourable attitudes toward classroom technology use. On the other hand, pre-service instructors believed that adding digital comics into the classroom would be time intensive and impractical. The purpose of this study is to examine the possibility and influence of employing digital comics in the classroom on teachers. Perceptions and prejudices about the classroom's usage of technology.

Siddhartha Bose
Lovely Professional University

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This page is a summary of: The potential of digital comics in the classroom, January 2023, American Institute of Physics,
DOI: 10.1063/5.0154181.
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