From Digital Learning to Creative Production: A Folklore-Based Media for Drama Script Writing

Nurhayati Nurhayati; Helaluddin Helaluddin; Mulyadi Eko Purnomo; Ernalida Ernalida; Rensi Herviani; Khotamar Kusuma Dinata

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Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, and Education

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026), Pages 502-516 · 2026-08-31

From Digital Learning to Creative Production: A Folklore-Based Media for Drama Script Writing

Nurhayati, Helaluddin , Mulyadi Eko Purnomo, Ernalida, Rensi Herviani, Khotamar Kusuma Dinata

https://doi.org/10.35877/454RI.asci4768

Abstract

The rapid development of educational technology offers new opportunities to enhance creative writing instruction, including drama script writing, which remains challenging due to limited instructional scaffolding and culturally relevant resources. This study aimed to develop and evaluate FlipHTML5-based digital learning media for drama script writing grounded in South Sumatra folktales to promote creative and culturally responsive learning in higher education. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach adapted from Alessi and Trollip, covering the planning, design, and development stages. Data were collected through needs analysis questionnaires, expert validation (alpha testing), and user evaluation (beta testing). Product feasibility was assessed by content, media, and language experts, while effectiveness was measured using a one-group pretest–posttest design involving students enrolled in a drama writing course. The results show that the media are highly feasible in terms of content (87.5%) and language (91.6%), and feasible in media design (75%). Student responses indicate high usability, engagement, and pedagogical relevance. Statistical analysis revealed significant improvement in students’ drama writing skills, with mean scores increasing from 53.03 (pre-test) to 85.42 (post-test) (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that integrating dramaturgical theory, interactive digital features, and local folklore effectively enhances creative writing skills while supporting cultural preservation. The developed media function not only as a digital resource but also as a platform for creative production in literature instruction.

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Creative writing drama script writing educational technology flipHTML5 folklore-based learning

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Nurhayati, N., Helaluddin, H., Purnomo, M. E., Ernalida, E., Herviani, R., & Dinata, K. K. (2026). From Digital Learning to Creative Production: A Folklore-Based Media for Drama Script Writing. Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, and Education, 8(2), 502–516. https://doi.org/10.35877/454RI.asci4768