DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING A TRADITIONAL-CLASSICAL FAIRY TALE USING THE MULTIMEDIA BUILDER EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE

Nikleia Eteokleous-Grigoriou
Department of Primary Education
School of Education
Frederick University

Despo Ktoridou
Department of Management & MIS
School of Business
University of Nicosia

Simeon Tsolakides
Department of Primary Education
School of Education
Frederick University
Cyprus

The study examines pre-service teachers’ experiences in delivering a traditional-classical fairy tale using the Multimedia Builder (MMB) software or, in other words, a digital fairy tale. A case study approach was employed, collecting qualitative data through classroom observations and focus groups. The results focus on pre-service teachers’ reactions, opinions, experiences, and difficulties revealed while using the MMB as an educational tool. Given the above, students’ and teachers’ roles, the new learning environment developed, and the concept of developing multiliteracies through a digital fairy tale are discussed. Finally, the role of public and private universities is explained.

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