Implementation of Storybird.Ai Platform and Principles of Learning in Merdeka Curriculum in Teaching Writing Elementary School

Nety Ariyani, Rani Kholidaziya

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This study explores the implementation of Storybird.ai into sixth-grade writing skills at Daarul Qur'an International Primary School, Tangerang under the principles of the Merdeka Curriculum. This descriptive qualitative research uses class observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation, with an English teacher and sixth-grade students as its primary concerns. Preliminary findings, strengthened by quantitative data, demonstrate a convincingly positive reaction from students, who found Storybird.ai's writing exercises easily accessible, engaging, and full of creative alternatives. The use of Storybird.ai has had a positive impact on the students' learning experience. Most students find the platform easy to use, as it is accessible without technical difficulties. The simple interface allows students to log in and start creating stories quickly, without much guidance. Additionally, all students reported feeling more confident and interested in the program. Based on the Merdeka Curriculum principles, these results support Storybird.ai as a useful tool for student-centered learning. The study provides important new perspectives on digital tools, highlighting the beneficial effects on student involvement and writing abilities while establishing the framework for further research and discussion in educational fields.

 

Keywords: storybird.ai; sixth grade writing; merdeka curriculum; student center; digital


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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30870/aiselt.v9i1.28892

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