생성형 AI를 활용한 영어 스토리북 제작이 초등학생의 학습동기에 미치는 영향

The effect of creating an English storybook using generative AI on elementary school students’ learning motivation

This study investigated the effect of using AI-generated English storybooks on the learning motivation of 58 fifth-grade elementary school students in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The participants utilized ChatGPT for story creation and Adobe Firefly for image generation, producing a six-image storybook. A survey was also conducted to investigate the students’ perceptions of using generative AI for this task. The results of the experiment showed that involving students in creating stories and illustrations using generative AI considerably increased their engagement in learning English. The use of AI-generated stories and images had a positive impact on increasing motivation to learn. Students were able to learn new vocabulary and focus on engaging stories. That is, by engaging in the creation of storybooks, the students underwent enhancements in their reading and writing skills in English. Notable benefits of AI-assisted storybook creation include increased student engagement and the provision of personalized language support, allowing learners to select and modify vocabulary and expressions according to their level of English proficiency. However, while the benefits of AI learning tools are obvious, the study could not measure the long-term impact of their use in learning. The paper concludes by suggesting that the role of teachers in education may need to be redefined in the future.