Using Animation Media to Enhance Digital Citizenship Education: Developing and Validating Educational Content for Bangkok Students

Abstract

This paper presents the development and validation of digital citizenship educational content using animation media for upper primary and lower secondary school students in Bangkok, Thailand. Aimed at cultivating a digitally literate community and fostering critical thinking skills, the project produced five animated episodes covering key aspects of digital citizenship: Cyberbullying awareness, data privacy, online investment risks, e-commerce safety, and online fraud prevention. Validation by experts ensured relevance, comprehensibility, and alignment with current contexts and students' cognitive levels. Results indicate that integrating animation media into digital citizenship education effectively engages students in analyzing scenarios, character behaviors, and problem-solving approaches. Clear learning objectives were established for each episode, facilitating comprehensive assessment of students' understanding and satisfaction. The animated content was well-received, featuring intriguing narratives, appropriate depth, visually appealing graphics, and suitable language for the target audience. This study underscores the potential of animation media in nurturing responsible digital citizens.

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Rattasapa Chureemas, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Akekalak Poksupphiboon, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand