T Muda, T Zalizam and Hamzah, Hammuzamer Irwan and Saad, Mohd Nizam (2024) Exploring the evolution of Malaysian folklore in education and technology: a perspective through digital audiobooks. International Journal of Advanced Research in Education and Society, 6 (1). pp. 718-729. ISSN 26828138

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Abstract

Folklore, traditionally passed down orally through generations, encapsulates the collective wisdom of Malaysian society rather than belonging to any single individual. With the advent of technology, folk literature has evolved from oral tradition to written records and now to digital formats, adapting its style and delivery to meet diverse needs. Despite concerns, particularly in the Western world, about the potential erasure of folklore by modern technology during the 20th century, it has continued to evolve. This study aims to explore the specific requirements for digital audiobooks in the Malaysian context, create an authentic product tailored to Malaysian digital audiobook users, and evaluate the usability of digital audiobooks in Malaysia. Using a descriptive research methodology, data were collected through surveys and interviews. The Borg & Gall methodology was employed to develop the audiobook through eight sequential steps: preliminary research, planning, product development, product validation, first-stage review, product testing, second-stage review, and distribution. The findings of this study suggest that digital audiobooks hold significant potential in Malaysia, especially in educational contexts, as effective teaching aids. Listening courseware and audiobooks can enhance educators' efficiency, particularly when conveying stories, illustrative tales, or folklore to Malaysian students, especially children. Overall, this study highlights the enduring relevance and adaptability of Malaysian folklore in the digital era, dispelling concerns about its obsolescence due to technological advancements.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Folklore, Digital Audiobooks, Technology, Evolution, Education
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Divisions:	School of Multimedia Technology & Communication
Depositing User:	Mr. Izhar Hj. Hashim
Date Deposited:	05 Nov 2026 09:08
Last Modified:	05 Nov 2026 09:08
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/34667

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