Kaliwa’t Kanan (Left and Right): A Children’s Animated E-Storybook to Inform about Road Safety
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This study examines the integration of digital storytelling, picture books, and animation as innovative tools for enhancing children’s learning, with a specific focus on road safety education. Storytelling, a traditional art form, has evolved into digital formats that use multimedia elements such as video, graphics, and audio, offering dynamic, adaptable narratives. Picture books, historically significant in literacy development, and animation, recognized for its ability to make learning interactive and engaging, serve as the foundation for this research. Guided by Cognitive Load Theory, the Personalization Effect, and the Multimedia Principle, the study aims to design an animated e-storybook that simplifies complex concepts while maintaining learner engagement. Employing a qualitative research design, data was collected through key informant interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that animation significantly enhances comprehension and engagement, while design principles such as color harmony, style, and typeface contribute to visual appeal and readability. Observational results from 3rdgrade students at Latian Elementary School demonstrate positive reception, with most learners finding the e-storybook informative and visually appealing. This research underscores the pedagogical potential of multimedia-based storytelling in promoting road safety and offers recommendations for future improvements, including interactive features, language localization, and design refinements.
Institution: Malayan Colleges Laguna
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7204598210