Hana Tricia Marie L.

Piamonte Comm2_Assignment#1
2022-30702

An Analysis of the Profound Impact of Digital Educational Comic Media

The implementation of digital educational comic media has demonstrated its efficacy
in enhancing reading engagement and literacy proficiency among students in elementary
schools in the Philippines. This assertion is supported by the accomplishments of Literacy
Boost initiatives and the promising prospects of digital literacy in the contemporary world.

In the present-day context, the attainment of literacy and reading skills is of utmost
importance in the pursuit of educational achievements and overall development. In light of
the increasing influence of digital media, it is crucial to examine the effectiveness of digital-
based educational comic media in promoting reading engagement and improving literacy
skills among elementary school students in the Philippines. The main purpose of this report is
to critically examine the findings obtained from various sources in order to present solid
evidence that substantiates the given argument.

As we commemorate the ten-year implementation of the Literacy Boost program, it is

crucial to thoughtfully examine the significant insights and information gained thus far. In the
year 2020, Save the Children published a report that highlights the successful implementation
of Literacy Boost projects in several countries, including the Philippines (Dowd et al., 2022).
In which the initiative promotes the development of reading proficiency and literacy skills.
The thorough paper adeptly highlights the positive impact of Literacy Boost programs,
effectively presenting the instructional techniques and empirically supported interventions
that have effectively improved reading involvement and skill development in primary school
pupils.

In line with that is the rapid advancement of digital technologies offers new
opportunities for the improvement of literacy abilities. The OECD (2021), "21st-Century
Readers: Developing Literacy Skills in a Digital World," emphasizes the importance of
equipping students with essential digital literacy skills to effectively navigate the digital
environment and utilize educational resources available on digital platforms. This paper
explores the possible benefits of integrating digital media in school environments to foster a
strong enthusiasm for reading and improve students' literacy skills.

Moreover, the research article, "The Effectiveness of Digital-Based Educational

Comic Media in Enhancing Reading Interest in Elementary School Students" (Surya et al.,
2020), showed the effectiveness of digital educational comics in promoting reading interest
among elementary school students. In which this research demonstrates favorable results,
suggesting that the utilization of digital-based instructional comic media can significantly
augment interest and involvement in reading.

Lastly, the report entitled Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey -
LCC DepEd. (n.d.), offers a comprehensive understanding of the diverse elements that
influence reading accomplishment in the Philippines. This study specifically examines the
relationship between the complexity of language and the reading proficiency of student in the
Philippines. The present research study proposes that the complexity of language exerts a
substantial influence on an individual's capacity to attain proficiency in reading. This
highlights the significance of conducting targeted interventions designed to promote language
skills and comprehension with the goal of enhancing overall reading ability.
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2022-30702
In a nutshell, the incorporation of digital educational comic media holds significant
potential for improving reading engagement and literacy skills among elementary school
students in the Philippines. Literacy Boost efforts and the recognition of digital literacy in
contemporary times enhance the effectiveness of digital-based instructional comic media. To
fully optimize the benefits of this strategy and promote literacy development in the digital
era, it is crucial to undertake further research and efficiently deploy focused interventions.

References

Dowd, Jo, Mendoza, Pamela, Pava, Clara, Schubert, & Heidi. (2022, August). Celebrating 10
years of Literacy Boost: What have we learned so far? . Save the Children. Retrieved
October 21, 2023, from
https://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/pdf/lb_10_year_report_4sep2020_final.pdf/

Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey - LCC Deped. (n.d.). LCC Deped.
Retrieved October 21, 2023, from https://lcc.deped.gov.ph/ls-flemms/

OECD (2021), 21st-Century Readers: Developing Literacy Skills in a Digital World, PISA,
OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/a83d84cb-en.

Surya, A., Poerwanti, J. I. S., & Sriyanto, M. I. (2020, January 1). The Effectiveness of the
Use of Digital-Based Educational Comic Media in Improving Reading Interest in
Elementary School Students. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on
Learning Innovation and Quality Education (ICLIQE 2019).
https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.200129.052