Using Self-generated Drawings to Support Writing and Storytelling in Language Learning

Abstract

Previous study indicated that self-generated drawings strategy possible will play a key role on students’ learning to speak and write from emergent literacy to conventional phase. Hence, this study developed a self-generated drawings environment to support young children writing and storytelling. We implemented an activity integrated of drawing, writing, and storytelling. In particular, each student used the tablet PC to share a story with drawing and writing product. Besides, some implications about three future directions were also discussed.